Stanley, Moorhouse & Bottomboat
Wakefield 007 · 4 sub-areas · 8,471 residents
Wakefield 007 is a residential area within Wakefield, home to around 8,500 people. A typical two-bedroom property lets for about £709 a month — well below the UK average for a two-bed and one of the more affordable corners of the wider Yorkshire region. Nearly seven in ten households here own their home, which sets it apart from most urban neighbourhoods.
Stanley, Moorhouse & Bottomboat is a commuter neighbourhood within Wakefield — train into Leeds runs in around 45 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Stanley, Moorhouse & Bottomboat?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; rents are below the national norm, with a typical home letting at around £787 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Stanley, Moorhouse & Bottomboat in Wakefield
Living in Stanley, Moorhouse & Bottomboat
Wakefield 007 has the feel of a settled, largely owner-occupied suburb rather than a rental-heavy commuter quarter. The neighbourhood is predominantly residential, with greenspace closer than you might expect — the nearest open space is under 300 metres away for most residents, and just over half the area sits within easy walking distance of a park or green. That said, this isn't a dense city neighbourhood with a buzzing high street on every corner; it's quieter, more family-facing, and the trade-off is that you'll likely need a car for most daily journeys.
Rent here is genuinely low by national standards. A three-bedroom property comes in at around £848 a month — less than you'd typically pay for a one-bed in central Leeds or a fraction of equivalent London rents. Even accounting for council tax (Band D sits at roughly £2,297 a year), the overall cost of living is manageable. Deposit-to-buy timescales are also relatively short: around four years of saving at median local salaries to hit a typical deposit, against the median property price of just under £246,000.
The people who live here skew notably towards families and established households. About one in five households is a couple with children, and nearly 70% own their home — unusually high for a neighbourhood this close to a city centre. The under-18 population is above average at just over a fifth of all residents, which shapes everything from the local school demand to the general daytime feel of the streets.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.7 km away in a straight line — about a 33-minute walk or a short drive — and most people here travel by car, with nearly 59% driving to work. Public transport use is low at around 4%. Broadband coverage is strong: 100% gigabit-capable, with no properties falling below the universal service obligation. For more on the streets and sub-areas within Wakefield 007, see the breakdown below.
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Frequently asked
- Is Wakefield 007 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. It's a quiet, largely owner-occupied suburban area with good greenspace access and low rents — well suited to families and those who prioritise space and affordability over nightlife or walkable amenities. The main trade-off is car dependency: most daily journeys require a vehicle, and public transport options are limited.
- What is the rent in Wakefield 007?
- A one-bedroom property runs around £563 a month, a two-bed around £709, and a three-bed around £848. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 4.9% over the past year.
- Is Wakefield 007 safe?
- Crime runs at roughly 104 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, which is above the UK national rate of around 80 per 1,000. It's not an unusually dangerous area, but it's higher than average. The neighbourhood sits in the fifth deprivation decile nationally — middle of the pack — so the elevated rate is more about town-centre proximity than concentrated local deprivation.
- What's the commute from Wakefield 007 to the nearest city centre?
- Most residents drive — nearly 59% commute by car. The nearest mainline rail station is about 2.7 km away (a 33-minute walk or a short drive). Once on the rail network, the nearest major employment hub is reachable in around 47 minutes by public transport. Over 28% of residents now work from home.
- Who lives in Wakefield 007?
- Mostly owner-occupiers — nearly 70% own their home, which is high for an area at this income level. Around one in five households is a couple with children. The under-18 share is above average, giving the area a family-oriented feel. About a third of residents hold a degree-level qualification.
- What schools are near Wakefield 007?
- There are 25 schools within typical catchment distance. Around 54% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — below the national average of around 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 1.9 km away. Check individual catchment boundaries carefully, as they vary and change year to year.
- How affordable is buying a home in Wakefield 007?
- The median property price is just under £246,000. With local median salaries around £30,000, it takes roughly four years of saving to reach a typical deposit — one of the shorter timescales you'll find near a major Yorkshire city. Rents are also low, making it easier to save while renting.