| Council | Wakefield |
| Crime Rate | High for a Yorkshire and the Humber suburb 87% above the national average. |
| Demographics | 👶 Young Families😔 High Unemployment🏘️ Renters |
The average house price in Moorthorpe is £164,238, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Moorthorpe house price trends over the last 30 years.
£164,238
£252,257
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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 a high crime rate for a Yorkshire and the Humber suburb, with around 140 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 87% above the national average, and 51% above the West Yorkshire average.
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%).