Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

OUCHTHORPE LANE, WF1 3HT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OUCHTHORPE LANE, WF1 3HT.

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Population

202

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 49,900 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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8/10
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7/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British77.9%
Asian / British Asian7.4%
Black / African / Caribbean14.2%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences57
Public order13
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft5
Anti-social behaviour2

school Local Schools

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Newton Hill Community School

Good249 pupils0.6 km
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Rooks Nest Academy

Outstanding340 pupils1.0 km
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Wakefield Pinders Primary (JIN) School

Good333 pupils1.3 km
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Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane

Outstanding430 pupils1.3 km
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Wakefield St Johns Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School

Good206 pupils1.4 km
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St Austin's Catholic Primary School

Good311 pupils1.4 km
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Stanley Grove Primary and Nursery School

Good234 pupils1.4 km
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Outwood Grange Academy

Outstanding2022 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Nightingale Public House0.9 km
  • Normanton Golf Club1.0 km
  • The Rhubarb Triangle0.9 km
  • The Graziers1.0 km
fastfood

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
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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
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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