Outwood is a district north of Wakefield in West Yorkshire, historically a pit village that expanded in the 1970s with new housing. It now forms part of a cluster of neighbouring settlements and had a population of 7,623 in 2001.
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Outwood is a district to the north of Wakefield, in West Yorkshire, England. The district is centred on the A61 Leeds Road south of Lofthouse. It grew up as a pit village and was only a small settlement until the 1970s, when construction of new houses caused it to grow and merge with neighbouring settlements such as Wrenthorpe and Stanley. In 2001, it had a population of 7,623. The locality’s development reflects the broader post-industrial transformation of the region, with residential expansion replacing former coal mining activity. The area’s proximity to the A61 provides direct access to Wakefield and surrounding towns, while its integration with adjacent communities offers a sense of continuity and local identity. Residents benefit from the historical character of the former pit village and the modern housing that emerged during the 1970s redevelopment, creating a blend of heritage and contemporary living within the Wakefield postal district.