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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 115 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
115
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
64.36(+48%)
Shoplifting
12.73(+48%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.52(+48%)
Public order
10.55(+18%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.35(-25%)
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 81 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Normanton West area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £350,000.

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
Detached7£280,000
Flats2£81,250
Semi-Detached35£172,000
Terraced37£142,500

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

WF61LF

Alder Grove

WF61PH

Dalefield Road

WF61DU

Wakefield Road

WF62AR

Market Street

WF62BU

Queen Street

WF15TL

Warmfield Lane

WF61AJ

Heseltine Close

WF61DJ

Garth Avenue

WF61ES

Cambridge Street

WF61LA

Hawthorne Mount

WF15SU

Normanton

WF61DL

Attlee Street

WF15TG

Park Avenue

WF61AT

Cambridge Street

WF61EA

Shakespeare Avenue

WF61EQ

Church Fields

WF62AB

High Street

WF62BA

Talbot Street

WF62BT

Wakefield Road

WF61BB

Wakefield Road

WF61BN

Woodhouse Mount

WF61LY

Queen Elizabeth Drive

WF62AT

Exchange Street

WF62AU

Market Place

WF62EP

Castleford Road

WF15ST

Old Hall Courtyard

WF61HT

Dalefield Avenue

WF61JX

Alexandra Drive

WF61LS

Queen Elizabeth Drive

WF62AQ

High Street

WF15TQ

Park Avenue

WF61DF

Woodhouse Crescent

WF15TW

Elsicker Lane

WF61AL

Park Green

WF61BP

Wakefield Road

WF61JP

Sunny Bank

WF61JS

Sunny Bank

WF62GG

Sycamore Terrace

WF61BU

Beverley Close

WF61JY

Alexandra Drive

WF15TF

Freeston Avenue

WF61DR

Beech Grove

WF61LZ

Hill Top View

WF15SP

Verandah Cottages

WF61AY

Church Lane

WF61FH

Garth House Mews

WF61JJ

Queen Elizabeth Drive

WF61PP

Dalefield Road

WF62EL

Castleford Road

WF61PL

Bevan Avenue

WF62AZ

King Edward Street

WF61JE

Queen Elizabeth Drive

WF61LQ

Cedar Road

WF62BP

Wakefield Road

WF61DT

Martin Street

WF61LR

Queen Elizabeth Drive

WF62BQ

Watson Street

Data Sources

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