| Council | Wakefield |
| Crime Rate | ✓average |
| Demographics | 👶 Young Families |
£192,500
£310,875
£201,938
£123,500
Is Whitwood a nice place to live?
Whitwood is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+.
How safe is Whitwood?
Whitwood has an average crime rate of 102.1 crimes per 1,000 people, similar to most areas. Crime hotspots have been reported near Willowbridge Lane, as reported by West Yorkshire Police.
What are the best schools in Whitwood?
Whitwood has 21 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools are Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School and Castleford Academy. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Normanton Junior Academy and Newlands Primary School. Note: 3 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Whitwood?
The majority of residents in Whitwood identify as White (British) (91%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (94%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.