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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 49 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
49
Deprivation level
5/10
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
28.18(-36%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.39(-69%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.22(-51%)
Vehicle crime
4.22(-25%)
Public order
3.21(-64%)
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 89 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Altofts 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 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
Flats1£117,000
Detached28£310,000
Semi-Detached34£230,000
Terraced26£159,250

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

WF62LW

Coronation Avenue

WF62JT

Drury Lane

WF62QX

Church Road

WF62JN

Drury Lane

WF62LQ

High Green Road

WF62PU

St Marys Avenue

WF62PQ

Foxholes Lane

WF62NT

Hill Crest

WF62TH

Crinan Court

WF62ND

West Close

WF62AE

Express Way

WF62NR

Lawns Close

WF62AG

Express Way

WF62PB

Park View

WF62LD

Altofts Lodge Drive

WF62LZ

Church Farm Close

WF62LN

Lee Brigg

WF62JX

Greenbank Grove

WF62RH

Pope Street

WF62RZ

Rose Farm Approach

WF62RA

Wharfedale Drive

WF62PP

Windross Close

WF62NS

Parker Avenue

WF62QR

Church Road

WF62JZ

Patience Lane

WF62PG

Rose Farm Close

WF62NJ

Church Road

WF62QE

The Crescent

WF62QQ

Church Road

WF62UZ

West View

WF62RW

Temple Gardens

WF62LF

High Green Road

WF62NY

Oakwood Close

WF62PD

Foxholes Lane

WF62ST

Trent Avenue

WF62UA

Tuscany Way

WF62PW

Armstrong Close

WF62JY

Garden Street

WF62RL

Pope Street

WF62QU

Edward Street

WF62RF

Eskdale Close

WF62QT

Pearson Street

Data Sources

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