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Normanton West

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About

Normanton West is a residential district situated on the western edge of Wakefield. The area is primarily composed of housing estates, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes built through the mid-20th century. Local amenities are focused along Church Lane and Castleford Road, which serve as the main thoroughfares for shops and services. The community is anchored by several primary schools and local parks, providing green spaces for recreation within the urban layout.

The area's landscape is subtly shaped by its industrial past, with the former Normanton Gas Works site having been redeveloped for housing. Normanton Golf Club offers a large green expanse on its southern fringe. A notable local landmark is the distinctively designed Normanton Water Tower, a prominent feature on the skyline. Public transport connections, including the nearby Normanton railway station, provide direct links to Wakefield city centre and Leeds.

Area overview

On average Normanton West has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Normanton West is £37,718 per year. There are 3 schools in Normanton West: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Normanton West is home to around 9,665 people, with a population density of about 947.2 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
110
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
27.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Normanton West Population
9,665
Population density
947.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
63.42(+43%)
Shoplifting
13.14(+50%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.38(+32%)
Public order
10.35(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.14(-29%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,271
85.58%
Other White
990
10.24%
African
63
0.65%
Other
52
0.54%
White and Asian (mixed)
36
0.37%
Total population: 9,665

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,290
29.12%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,510
19.2%
Level 3 (A level)
1,190
15.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,156
14.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
917
11.66%
Total 16+ residents: 7,863

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,179
27.44%
Owns outright
1,039
24.19%
Social rents from council
941
21.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
638
14.85%
Other social rented
400
9.31%
Total households: 4,296

Property prices in Normanton West

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £161,250 in Normanton West area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £865,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Normanton West 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 Normanton West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced35£147,000
Semi-Detached33£172,000
Flats2£81,250
Detached8£270,000

10 years median price trend in Normanton West

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

All postcodes in Normanton West

WF61PN

Dalefield Road

WF61BU

Beverley Close

WF62ET

Nelson Street

WF62AJ

Cheapside

WF15TB

Freston Drive

WF61LU

Queensway

WF62BP

Wakefield Road

WF61BQ

March Street

WF15TL

Warmfield Lane

WF61BH

Atkinson Court

WF62AB

High Street

WF62AZ

King Edward Street

WF61LL

Cypress Road

WF61BB

Wakefield Road

WF62DX

Freeston Court

WF61AW

Smirthwaite View

WF61ND

Queen Elizabeth Drive

WF61FH

Garth House Mews

WF62DZ

High Street

WF61JS

Sunny Bank

WF62AF

High Street

WF15TG

Park Avenue

WF62BN

Market Street

WF15FW

Heathlands Park

WF61NG

Walnut Drive

WF15SH

Woodland View

WF61JW

Rowan Avenue

WF62BQ

Watson Street

WF61QX

Cecily Close

WF61EB

St Johns Crescent

WF61JF

Queen Elizabeth Drive

WF61PH

Dalefield Road

WF61PP

Dalefield Road

WF62EP

Castleford Road

WF61BT

Hayfield Close

WF61PB

Lyndale Grove

WF61LQ

Cedar Road

WF62DS

Prospect Avenue

WF61BE

The Green

WF62SN

Falmouth Road

WF61AQ

Mill Hill

WF62TE

Hamilton Court

WF61DZ

Clarke Crescent

WF61AP

Normanton

WF61DQ

Henderson Avenue

WF61ZA

Newlands Gardens

WF62BZ

Pippins Approach

WF61AL

Park Green

WF62RP

Salisbury Close

WF61PJ

Normanton View

WF61FQ

Attlee Street

WF61FP

Norman Court

WF62BJ

Talbot Street

WF62BE

Lower Station Road

WF15SE

Normanton

WF61QD

Newland Lane

WF62DB

Assembly Street

Data Sources

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