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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

WF62PZ

Martin Frobisher Drive

WF62TN

Freestone Way

WF62RA

Wharfedale Drive

WF62JL

Hanby Avenue

WF62LJ

Wood Close

WF62PT

Priory Close

WF62QF

The Crescent

WF62SZ

Bransdale Mews

WF62PA

Church Road

WF62TD

Eskdale Court

WF62TY

Highgrove Court

WF62SR

Bransdale Walk

WF62XX

Express Way

WF62NF

Ash Tree Gardens

WF62PR

Altofts and Whitwood

WF62SY

Clayton Mews

WF62TL

Saunters Way

WF105QJ

California Drive

WF62QH

King Street

WF62QY

Church Road

WF62JT

Drury Lane

WF62PN

Armstrong Close

WF62PQ

Foxholes Lane

WF62HY

Rose Farm Meadows

WF62PF

Fernley Hill Drive

WF62RF

Eskdale Close

WF62PH

Express Way

WF62SE

Agincourt Drive

WF62NP

Lodge Farm Gardens

WF62PP

Windross Close

WF62QN

The Bungalows

WF62JX

Greenbank Grove

WF62LB

Altofts Lodge Drive

WF62LP

Brook Street

WF62NT

Hill Crest

WF62PY

Holyrood Crescent

WF62TG

Kings Drive

WF62UA

Tuscany Way

WF62JQ

The Sycamores

WF62SG

Marston Walk

WF62ST

Trent Avenue

WF62FY

Cardinal Grove

WF62LA

Patience Lane

Data Sources

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