Area guide · West Yorkshire
Living in Woodend
A snapshot of life in Woodend, Yorkshire and the Humber — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.
At a glance
Woodend is a village in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber with a population of 3,489. The average house price is £659,375 and the overall crime rate is 116.1 per 1,000 residents.
Where Woodend ranks
Population
3,489
Avg House Price
£659,375
Crime Rate
116.1/1k
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
100%
Avg Download Speed
464 Mbps
EPC Rating
C
Median Income
£30,276
Median Age
41.5
House Prices (2025)
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Price Trend (10 Years)
Woodend prices have risen 78% over the last 9 years (£371,000 → £659,375).
| Property Type | Average | Median | Sales Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £541,250 | £541,250 | 2 |
| Semi-Detached | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| Terraced | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| Flat | N/A | N/A | 0 |
Crime & safety
The overall crime rate in Woodend is 116.1 per 1,000 residents.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Most common offence in Woodend: violent crime (40% of all recorded crimes).
Schools & Education
School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
School Details
| Total Schools | 3 |
| Primary | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% |
Schools in this area
| School | Phase | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Allerton Bywater Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Brigshaw High School | Secondary | No rating available |
| Great Preston VC CofE Primary School | Primary | Good |
Broadband & Connectivity
Woodend averages 464 Mbps — 364% above the typical UK download speed.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Most Woodend homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 64% of homes reach band C or above.
| Average EPC Rating | C |
| Average EPC Score | 70.9 |
| % Rated C or Above | 64% |
| Avg Energy Cost (per year) | £1,132 |
Demographics & Economy
| Population | 3,489 |
| Median Age | 41.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,276 |
| Employment Rate | 57% |
| Owner Occupied | 59.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.5% |
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How does Woodend stack up against its neighbours?
Ackworth Moor Top
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- House price
- £195,568 · £659,375
- Crime rate
- 108 · 116.1
- Distance
- 7.8 mi
Adwick le Street
vsWoodend
- House price
- £225,351 · £659,375
- Crime rate
- 116.6 · 116.1
- Distance
- 14.5 mi
Askern
vsWoodend
- House price
- £138,527 · £659,375
- Crime rate
- 116.4 · 116.1
- Distance
- 13.4 mi
Barlby
vsWoodend
- House price
- £241,544 · £659,375
- Crime rate
- 47.2 · 116.1
- Distance
- 14.4 mi
Barnsley
vsWoodend
- House price
- £199,362 · £659,375
- Crime rate
- 94.8 · 116.1
- Distance
- 14.1 mi
Barugh Green and Redbrook
vsWoodend
- House price
- £255,492 · £659,375
- Crime rate
- 94.8 · 116.1
- Distance
- 14.0 mi