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Altofts and Whitwood

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About

The Altofts and Whitwood ward lies in the eastern part of the Wakefield district, encompassing the communities of Altofts, Whitwood, and parts of Normanton. The area is characterised by residential streets, local amenities, and green spaces like the playing fields adjacent to Altofts Junior and Infant School. The landscape includes former mining land now reclaimed as part of the wider Lower Aire Valley.

A notable local landmark is the Whitwood Memorial, which commemorates the area's mining heritage. The ward contains industrial estates and is bordered by major transport routes, including the M62 motorway. Land use is a mix of housing, commerce, and open land, with the River Calder forming a boundary to the south.

Area overview

On average Altofts and Whitwood has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 174 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Altofts and Whitwood is £45,839 per year. There are 6 schools in Altofts and Whitwood: 6 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Altofts and Whitwood is home to around 19,228 people, with a population density of about 1,462.3 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
174
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
16.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Altofts and Whitwood Population
19,228
Population density
1,462.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
71.87(+63%)
Public order
23.77(+169%)
Other theft
21.06(+217%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.41(+29%)
Shoplifting
17.11(+95%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
17,749
92.31%
Other White
678
3.53%
Indian
130
0.68%
African
105
0.55%
White and Asian (mixed)
86
0.45%
Total population: 19,228

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,726
23.84%
No qualifications
3,566
22.81%
Level 3 (A level)
2,892
18.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,452
15.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,570
10.04%
Total 16+ residents: 15,632

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
3,209
38.38%
Owns outright
2,355
28.17%
Social rents from council
1,092
13.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,000
11.96%
Other social rented
481
5.75%
Total households: 8,361

Property prices in Altofts and Whitwood

Based on 268 recent sales, the median property price is £208,500 in Altofts and Whitwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £550,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Altofts and Whitwood in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Altofts and Whitwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached68£295,250
Flats6£110,000
Semi-Detached106£209,500
Terraced88£156,750

10 years median price trend in Altofts and Whitwood

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Altofts and Whitwood.

All postcodes in Altofts and Whitwood

WF62RZ

Rose Farm Approach

WF105UD

Ryegrass Gardens

WF62LH

Illingworth Avenue

WF105DB

Crowther Street

WF105RF

Herbert Street

WF105FD

Twivey Court

WF105HL

Leeds Road

WF62FY

Cardinal Grove

WF105QU

Pioneer Way

WF105ED

Hemsby Road

WF105RL

Hope Street West

WF62NU

Church Road

WF105ZD

Plumpton Crescent

WF105JG

Westwood Road

WF105NR

Altofts Lane

WF105FX

Kilner Way

WF62PU

St Marys Avenue

WF101QP

Toll Bar Road

WF105TH

Carr Beck Drive

WF105RZ

John Street

WF62NL

Birkwood Road

WF62TH

Crinan Court

WF105RG

Fulford Street

WF62JP

Croft Avenue

WF62QP

Poplar Drive

WF62ST

Trent Avenue

WF62JQ

The Sycamores

WF105SU

Teal Close

WF105GF

Kitson Road

WF105TQ

Willowbridge Close

WF101QG

Central Drive

WF62QS

Church Road

WF105NX

Stamford Avenue

WF62TJ

Broome Close

WF62AG

Express Way

WF62RH

Pope Street

WF101PL

Raglan Close

WF62JE

Birkwood Road

WF109ES

Altofts and Whitwood

WF101YQ

Speedwell Road

WF105RB

Temple Street

WF62PY

Holyrood Crescent

WF62LS

George Street

WF105UB

Altofts Lane

WF62RL

Pope Street

WF105LD

Lumley Street

WF62QQ

Church Road

WF105NQ

Leeds Road

WF105LR

Telford Mews

WF101QE

Hill Top

WF62JZ

Patience Lane

WF105NJ

Willowbridge Lane

WF101QF

South Avenue

WF105RS

Beancroft Street

WF101PZ

East View

WF105ZT

Altofts and Whitwood

WF101PX

Wood View

WF101QQ

Whincop Avenue

WF62NH

Fairfield Avenue

WF105FN

Lavender Mews

WF105HQ

Wesley Street

WF62NX

Oakwood Drive

WF105ZP

Tulip Close

WF62QT

Pearson Street

WF105YN

Green Close

WF105PN

Wood Lane

WF62RN

Church Road

WF109EZ

Altofts and Whitwood

WF105UL

Elm Drive

WF105GZ

Pear Tree Way

WF105FS

Cornflower Mews

WF105HH

Leeds Road

WF105SL

Sheldrake Road

WF62JD

Greenfield Road

WF62PG

Rose Farm Close

WF109EL

Speedwell Road

WF105RR

Beancroft Street

WF105PJ

Wood Lane

WF105WJ

Colclough Close

WF105ZH

Haydock Avenue

WF105SY

Altofts and Whitwood

WF62LF

High Green Road

WF62JU

Greenbank Road

WF105GT

Pioneer Way

WF62QX

Church Road

WF62FA

Victoria Gardens

WF105LL

Rhodes Street

WF105ST

Curlew Close

WF105FJ

Daisy Way

WF101QR

Barnsdale Road

WF105FP

Dandelion Close

WF62LE

Patience Lane

WF105PR

Chiltern Avenue

WF105JH

Westfield Avenue

WF62JJ

Lee Brigg

WF62TF

Kings Avenue

WF105DJ

Aketon Road

WF62QR

Church Road

WF62PB

Park View

WF105JQ

Westfields

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.