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Local Housing, Amenity, and Demographics Data For WF12LW, wakefield

Summary

Sale Value Average is: £184,061

Average Price For Property Types
Flat:
£113,150
Terraced:
£141,642
Semi-Detatched:
£181,324
Detatched:
£287,111
Average Rental Price For Property Types
Room:
1
£451
Studio:
1
£457
One Bedroom:
1
£549
Two Bedrooms:
2
£663
Three Bedrooms:
3
£801
Four or More Bedrooms:
4
£1,130
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Making The Most Of Postcode Data Insights For WF12LW

Whether you're contemplating a move or simply want a better understanding of your current neighborhood, researching local data is a smart move.

Knowing average house prices and rental rates ensures you're making informed financial decisions. Understanding transport links saves time and frustration by revealing the best ways to get around. Crime statistics help you make safety-conscious choices, while insights into schools, amenities, and community life let you assess if the area truly matches your needs and lifestyle.

All this knowledge empowers you to either confidently make the move to somewhere new or gain a deeper appreciation for where you live.

WF12LW has had 39 transactions since the start of 2023. This is above the average sale count for the past year for postcodes across the UK. This points to a hot property market where there is both a lot of demand and a lot of sales going on. This means it might be worth holding off if a property in the area isnt perfect as you may find that a more suitable property swiftly comes to market.

Be aware though that the high demand that is implied by high sales could drive prices up and so you need to be careful to time the market correctly to not end up spending more than you intended. View our trend data for prices to get a better view into how quickly prices are rising in this market.

Trends

Trend data for WF12LW. Can give insight into potential future changes in house prices and can maybe help you snap up a bargain

Average Yearly Change In Prices

3.56%

Average using data from last 14 years

House Sales In Nearby Area

Demographic Data for WF12LW

Average Income

Average income data for an area is useful for giving an insight on earning potential after a move.

Average Income for WF12LW

£42,900

per year

Local Amenities in WF12LW

Availability of local amenities in an area can have a big impact on both the value of homes in the area as well as the quality of life for people who live there. Below you can find details on nearby points of interest in WF12LW

Local Schools

Often the quality of schools in the local area are a driving motivator for families with children to make a move.

School Name
Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
outstanding
Distance 933m
School Name
Rooks Nest Academy
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1120m
School Name
Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
outstanding
Distance 1391m
School Name
Outwood Grange Academy
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
Yes
Ofsted Rating
outstanding
Distance 1768m
School Name
Newton Hill Community School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2723m
School Name
Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2783m
School Name
Rodillian Academy
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
Yes
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2980m
School Name
Stanley Grove Primary and Nursery Academy
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
unknown
Distance 3173m
School Name
Pinderfields Hospital PRU
Type
other
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 3284m
School Name
Wrenthorpe Academy
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 3284m
School Name
Meadowcroft School
Type
other
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
Yes
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 3767m
School Name
Jerry Clay Academy
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
outstanding
Distance 4248m
School Name
Hall Cliffe Primary School
Type
other
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
outstanding
Distance 4360m
School Name
East Ardsley Primary Academy
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 4431m
School Name
Robin Hood Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 4532m
School Name
Kingsland Primary School
Type
other
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
outstanding
Distance 4581m
School Name
Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 4610m
School Name
Thorpe Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 4631m
School Name
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School
Type
other
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
Yes
Ofsted Rating
unknown
Distance 4824m
School Name
Silcoates School
Type
other
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
Yes
Ofsted Rating
unknown
Distance 4940m

Local Train Stations

Nearby train station are hugely beneficial in staying connected and simplifying commutes. The nearest station is 13 minutes walk away from WF12LW

Station NameDistance To Station
Outwood Rail Station1080m

Local Supermarkets

Nearby retail locations can make life far more convenient. There are 9 stores in a 5km radius of WF12LW

Brand

Store Name

Distance To Store

The Co-operative Food
Co-op Outwood
439m
Spar
Spar - Outwood
883m
Tesco Express
Tesco Outwood Express
959m
The Co-operative Food
Co-op Lake Lock Road
2813m
Aldi
Aldi Outwood
3172m
The Food Warehouse
Iceland Wakefield Food Warehouse
3285m
Asda Express
Asda Stanley Express Petrol
3312m
Asda On the Move
Asda On the Move Snowhill
3467m
Spar
Spar - East Ardsley
4497m

Local Banking

Many banks have started to close branches but they are still often valuable resources to have local. There are 1 bank branches in a 5km radius of WF12LW

Bank

Branch Name

Distance To Branch

Handelsbanken
Handelsbanken Wakefield
2965m

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