| Council | Wakefield |
| Crime Rate | ✓average |
| Demographics | 👶 Young Families😔 High Unemployment🏘️ Renters |
Is Moorthorpe right for you?
Take the quizThe average house price in Moorthorpe is £147,950, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Moorthorpe house price trends over the last 30 years.
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Is Moorthorpe a nice place to live?
Moorthorpe is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area. With fewer homeowners than average, the area may feel less settled for those seeking an established community.
How safe is Moorthorpe?
Moorthorpe has an average crime rate of 175.4 crimes per 1,000 people, similar to most areas. Crime hotspots have been reported near Wesley Street and Harrow Street, as reported by West Yorkshire Police.
What are the best schools in Moorthorpe?
Moorthorpe has 11 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding school is Grove Lea Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Hooton Pagnell All Saints Church of England Primary School and Badsworth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School. Note: 1 school is currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Moorthorpe?
The majority of residents in Moorthorpe identify as White (British) (87%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (89%). The most common religion is Christian (51%).