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About

Normanton ward encompasses the town of Normanton and its surrounding residential areas, located south of Wakefield city centre. The area is characterised by a mix of housing types, from Victorian terraces to more modern developments, and contains local commercial centres along High Street and other main roads. It is served by Normanton railway station on the Wakefield line, providing a direct transport link. The ward includes several primary schools and community facilities like the Normanton Library, serving local needs.

The landscape features open green spaces such as Normanton Park and the larger Holmfield Park, which offer recreational areas for residents. The ward's history is tied to the coal mining industry, with the former Normanton Colliery being a significant part of its past industrial identity. The local economy includes a range of independent shops and services catering to the community. The area is functionally connected to the wider Wakefield district while maintaining its own distinct high street and civic character.

Area overview

On average Normanton has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 130 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Normanton is £41,214 per year. There are 6 schools in Normanton: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Normanton is home to around 17,354 people, with a population density of about 1,347.7 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
130
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
22.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Normanton Population
17,354
Population density
1,347.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.62(+39%)
Public order
19.3(+115%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.12(+31%)
Drugs
10.31(+201%)
Other theft
9.28(+40%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
15,118
87.11%
Other White
1,447
8.34%
African
107
0.62%
Pakistani
88
0.51%
Chinese
84
0.48%
Total population: 17,355

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,742
26.44%
Level 4 qualifications or above
3,025
21.37%
Level 3 (A level)
2,293
16.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,131
15.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,565
11.06%
Total 16+ residents: 14,155

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,423
32.11%
Owns outright
2,040
27.03%
Social rents from council
1,253
16.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,071
14.19%
Other social rented
572
7.58%
Total households: 7,546

Property prices in Normanton

Based on 181 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Normanton area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £465,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Normanton 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached34£316,375
Flats7£97,500
Semi-Detached66£185,000
Terraced74£147,500

10 years median price trend in Normanton

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

All postcodes in Normanton

WF15SG

Horse Race End

WF62FB

Normanton

WF61EH

Church Lane

WF15SN

Holly Cottages

WF61TS

Kingston Drive

WF61TY

Queensbury Court

WF62HQ

Harewood Avenue

WF61AE

The Grove

WF61JG

Queen Elizabeth Drive

WF61RZ

Hazeltine Court

WF62FJ

Buckthorne Court

WF62HZ

Beckbridge Lane

WF61NU

The Mount

WF61RP

Gilcar Villas

WF62ET

Nelson Street

WF15SQ

West View

WF61PQ

Whin Mount

WF61QQ

Moorhouse Close

WF61RN

Pontefract Road

WF62BW

Carlton Green

WF61HA

York Villas

WF61LE

Elm Road

WF61QJ

Hopetown Walk

WF61ZW

Kingfisher Court

WF62DZ

High Street

WF62ER

Tintagel Court

WF62HG

Ashfield Street

WF61SB

Woodside Court

WF61SY

Newlaithes Crescent

WF62HU

Albert Street

WF62RU

Bodmin Drive

WF61BL

Ellins Terrace

WF61EX

Church Lane

WF61JF

Queen Elizabeth Drive

WF61NG

Walnut Drive

WF61RB

Norwood Street

WF62AF

High Street

WF62GD

Ashfield Drive

WF62HS

Benson Lane

WF62TU

Fairway Meadows

WF61AG

Wakefield Road

WF61TH

Meadow Brook Green

WF62AL

Ashgap Lane

WF62AY

Altofts Road

WF62DE

Church Lane

WF62DU

Ash Gap Lane

WF62EZ

Castleford Road

WF62HB

Haw Hill View

WF61QH

Eastfield Grove

WF61TU

Princess Court

WF62BS

Railway Terrace

WF62FR

Oak Way

WF62FS

Alder Crescent

WF62LY

Newfield Court

WF62RR

Normanton

WF61AS

Park Close

WF61BW

Wakefield Road

WF61DY

South Street

WF61ET

Cambridge Street

WF61HQ

Firville Avenue

WF61HY

Favell Avenue

WF61NB

Queensway

WF61QE

The Dairies

WF61WW

Gleneagles Court

WF62AP

West Street

WF62BL

Talbot Street

WF62FN

Lime Close

WF62RX

The Mews

WF15SW

Elm Cottages

WF61EW

King Street

WF61LN

Larch Close

WF61LP

Queen Elizabeth Drive

WF61PX

St Michaels Green

WF61SJ

Newfield Close

WF62GH

Ashfield Court

WF62HR

Bacon Avenue

WF61ED

Sylvester Avenue

WF61FQ

Attlee Street

WF61LX

Greenwood Close

WF61TJ

Meadow Brook Chase

WF61UN

Linton Rise

WF61WU

Swale Approach

WF62JB

Goosehill Lane

WF62SN

Falmouth Road

WF62TP

Falmouth Avenue

WF61AU

Mill Hill

WF61PJ

Normanton View

WF61PN

Dalefield Road

WF61PU

Whinn Dale

WF61QF

School Court

WF61SR

Fairway

WF61UG

Caprington Court

WF62DT

Ashgap Lane

WF62FE

Aspen Street

WF62TS

Shaw Avenue

WF61AH

Church Court

WF61EU

Church Lane

WF61JR

Sunny Bank

WF61NF

The Meadow

WF62DG

Carlton Close

Data Sources

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