WF1 3HT is a mixed residential area on Ouchthorpe Lane, 0.3km from Field Head in Wakefield. Administratively it sits within Stanley and Outwood East ward and the Morley and Outwood constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for WF1 3HT are sourced from Output Area E00059906 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OUCHTHORPE LANE, WF1 3HT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OUCHTHORPE LANE, WF1 3HT.
202
42
£ 49,900 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WF1 3HT — age 42, 90% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF1 3HT. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WF1 3HT is moderate at 82 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Newton Hill Community School
Rooks Nest Academy
Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School
Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane
Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School
St Austin's Catholic Primary School
Stanley Grove Primary and Nursery School
Outwood Grange Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Diamonds Shop @ Newton Lodge0.2 km
- The Butchers Shop1.0 km
- Spar0.9 km
- WHSmith0.8 km
- Asda on the Move0.8 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Nightingale Public House0.9 km
- Normanton Golf Club1.0 km
- The Rhubarb Triangle0.9 km
- The Graziers1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Newton Chinese0.9 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- Subway1.0 km
- Rainbow Chinese Wakefield0.5 km
- Capri Drive Thru Coffee Shop1.0 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Horizon0.2 km
- Mid Yorkshire Hospitals Staff Coffee Club0.8 km
- Mid Yorkshire Hospitals Staff Restaurant0.8 km
- Newton Lodge Main Kitchen0.2 km
- Scoff Catering @ Normanton Golf Club1.0 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
- Poundland0.9 km
- Aldi0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Outwood2.0 km
- Wakefield Westgate2.2 km
- Wakefield2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Ouchthorpe Lane Hatfield View0.1 km
- Ouchthorpe Lane Hatfield View0.1 km
- Fieldhead Hospital0.4 km
- Fieldhead Hospital0.4 km
- Bar Ln Trent Bridge Way0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WF13HT · Data under Open Government Licence