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About

Altofts is a former mining village situated on the eastern edge of Wakefield, near Normanton. The area is primarily residential, characterised by terraced and semi-detached housing built for the local colliery workforce. Its layout and community feel are shaped by this industrial past, with local amenities centred around the main roads.

The landscape is marked by the prominent presence of the Ferrybridge power stations to the east, a defining feature of the skyline. Green spaces include Altofts Park and the playing fields, providing recreational areas. The area is bordered by the M62 motorway to the north, connecting it to the wider region.

Area overview

On average Altofts has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Altofts is £50,242 per year. There are 3 schools in Altofts: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Altofts is home to around 5,927 people, with a population density of about 832.7 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Altofts Population
5,927
Population density
832.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.33(-37%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.89(-64%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.39(-48%)
Vehicle crime
4.05(-27%)
Burglary
3.04(-41%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,625
94.9%
Other White
139
2.35%
Pakistani
27
0.46%
Indian
25
0.42%
White and Asian (mixed)
22
0.37%
Total population: 5,927

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,287
25.53%
No qualifications
1,078
21.38%
Level 3 (A level)
938
18.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
751
14.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
480
9.52%
Total 16+ residents: 5,041

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,107
41.79%
Owns with a mortgage
891
33.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
287
10.83%
Social rents from council
216
8.15%
Other social rented
102
3.85%
Total households: 2,649

Property prices in Altofts

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Altofts area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,500 up to £465,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Altofts 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£295,000
Flats2£123,500
Semi-Detached28£233,750
Terraced20£173,500

10 years median price trend in Altofts

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

All postcodes in Altofts

WF62SD

Langdale Mews

WF62NU

Church Road

WF62PG

Rose Farm Close

WF62SH

Hastings Court

WF62LS

George Street

WF62LU

Altofts Hall Road

WF62QW

Poplar Drive

WF62SS

Langdale Drive

WF62PX

St Marys Avenue

WF62QG

Church Road

WF62UZ

West View

WF62QB

Churchfield Croft

WF62QZ

Stuart Grove

WF62FA

Victoria Gardens

WF62JU

Greenbank Road

WF62NJ

Church Road

WF62QJ

Lock Lane

WF62RW

Temple Gardens

WF62AG

Express Way

WF62PS

Priory Close

WF62JP

Croft Avenue

WF62PL

Rose Farm Rise

WF62JN

Drury Lane

WF62NS

Parker Avenue

WF62RD

Ryedale Place

WF62LD

Altofts Lodge Drive

WF62NG

Garforth Drive

WF62RN

Church Road

WF62LH

Illingworth Avenue

WF62QD

Churchfield Croft

WF62QP

Poplar Drive

WF62LF

High Green Road

WF62LR

York Street

WF62LT

George Street

WF62RH

Pope Street

WF62SJ

Bransdale Avenue

WF62JD

Greenfield Road

WF62ND

West Close

WF62TF

Kings Avenue

WF62NQ

Garforth Drive

WF62PU

St Marys Avenue

WF62SF

Bosworth Avenue

WF62PE

Foxholes Lane

WF62PW

Armstrong Close

WF62NH

Fairfield Avenue

WF62JE

Birkwood Road

WF62NE

Station Road

WF62QX

Church Road

WF62JY

Garden Street

WF62LE

Patience Lane

WF62NL

Birkwood Road

WF62SL

Bransdale Close

WF62LG

High Green Road

WF62LN

Lee Brigg

WF62NY

Oakwood Close

WF62TQ

Stablers Walk

WF62FZ

Church Grove

WF62JZ

Patience Lane

WF62QE

The Crescent

WF62LW

Coronation Avenue

WF62PD

Foxholes Lane

WF62QS

Church Road

WF62RL

Pope Street

WF62RY

Rose Farm Fold

WF62NX

Oakwood Drive

WF62TH

Crinan Court

WF62QQ

Church Road

WF62SB

Langdale Avenue

WF62JH

St Marys Road

WF62TB

Eskdale Croft

WF62QT

Pearson Street

WF62RQ

Pope Street

WF62SQ

Bannockburn Way

WF62SX

Clayton Place

WF62JS

Calverley Green Road

WF62LQ

High Green Road

WF62JR

Newland View

WF62RZ

Rose Farm Approach

WF62NR

Lawns Close

WF62NW

Lawns View

WF62NZ

East View

WF62QL

Coupe Grove

WF62QR

Church Road

WF62RB

Ryedale Close

WF62TA

Pope Street

WF62JG

Church Terrace

WF62JW

Croft Avenue

WF62LL

Illingworth Avenue

WF62QU

Edward Street

WF62TJ

Broome Close

WF62TZ

Embleton Road

WF62QA

Martin Frobisher Drive

WF62JJ

Lee Brigg

WF62NN

Church Road

WF105UA

Altofts and Whitwood

WF62RE

Eskdale Avenue

WF62PB

Park View

WF62LZ

Church Farm Close

WF62AE

Express Way

WF62NA

Garforth Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.