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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. 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

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£248
Sales (last 12 months)81
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £300K

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £248 per square foot) in Altofts area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £550,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Altofts over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£321,000£302
Semi-Detached36£220,000£256
Terraced20£159,250£183
Flats1£117,000£175

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Altofts

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Altofts.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£190,000£135,000£113,500
2017£200,000£142,000£106,000
2018£193,725£148,500£110,000
2019£251,250£153,750£105,000
2020£237,000£165,000£148,500
2021£265,000£192,500£127,500
2022£275,000£185,000£140,000
2023£272,500£200,000£151,250
2024£255,000£199,000£155,000
2025£320,000£226,250£164,000
2026£305,000£210,000£154,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Altofts.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Altofts.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£202£159£132
2017£189£178£106
2018£205£166£122
2019£219£181£119
2020£218£194£163
2021£266£222£149
2022£261£244£161
2023£253£217£182
2024£298£260£185
2025£298£267£183
2026£345£268£205
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Altofts.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.