WF1 3TU is a safe, established residential area on Whisperwood Road, 0.7km from Stanley Lane Ends in Wakefield. Administratively it sits within Stanley and Outwood East ward and the Morley and Outwood constituency.
For serious buyers, WF1 3TU is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 97% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £318k, up 10.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WF1 3TU are sourced from Output Area E00059955 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHISPERWOOD ROAD, WF1 3TU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHISPERWOOD ROAD, WF1 3TU.
328
43
£ 49,900 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF1 3TU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
WF1 3TU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 97% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 10.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF1 3TU. The average age is 42.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 315,000
7 sales · Mean £ 290,428
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF1 3TU has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate
Rooks Nest Academy
Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane
Stanley Grove Primary and Nursery School
Outwood Grange Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Go Local0.9 km
- The Meat Hook0.7 km
- Tops Fitness & Rehabilitation Ltd0.9 km
- TOPShelf Off Licence @ 571.0 km
- Outwood Express0.6 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Sarah and Jez Ltd @0.7 km
- The St Leger0.9 km
- The Sun Inn0.6 km
- Kirklands Hotel0.6 km
- The Nightingale Public House0.9 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Nom @ The Sandwich Shop0.7 km
- Outwood Church Institute Lunch Club0.7 km
- Wetherby Whaler0.9 km
- Valentinos0.6 km
- Stanley Rodillians Rufc Clubhouse0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Cooperative Group Retail0.5 km
- Co-Op0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Hai Loi Tang0.9 km
- Meghna India Rest & Takeaway Ltd0.9 km
- My Sultan & Pizza King0.9 km
- Rustic Pizza0.9 km
- The Sandwich Shop0.7 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Outwood1.4 km
- Wakefield Westgate3.7 km
- Wakefield3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Anaheim Drive The Hawthorns0.2 km
- Anaheim Drive The Hawthorns0.2 km
- Baker Lane Anaheim Dr0.2 km
- Rooks Nest Road Broadmeadows0.2 km
- Baker Lane Anaheim Dr0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WF13TU · Data under Open Government Licence