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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 126 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
126
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
57.45(+30%)
Public order
19.07(+116%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.37(+21%)
Drugs
10.03(+179%)
Shoplifting
9.28(+6%)
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 184 recent sales, the median property price is £191,000 in Normanton 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 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
Flats6£90,000
Semi-Detached70£185,000
Detached43£320,000
Terraced65£150,000

10 years median price trend in Normanton

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

All postcodes in Normanton

WF61EW

King Street

WF61FP

Norman Court

WF61BL

Ellins Terrace

WF61ED

Sylvester Avenue

WF62AU

Market Place

WF62EH

Carlton Street

WF61UH

Turnberry Court

WF61HJ

Firville Avenue

WF62DR

Park Avenue

WF62SN

Falmouth Road

WF61JY

Alexandra Drive

WF61HL

Firville Avenue

WF61BB

Wakefield Road

WF15TA

Kirkthorpe Lane

WF62EG

Manor Croft

WF61LH

Dodsworth Crescent

WF61AS

Park Close

WF61DD

Kingsway

WF61QP

Eastfield Grove

WF61UQ

Rosedale Close

WF61TL

Foxbridge Way

WF61PJ

Normanton View

WF61DE

Woodhouse Crescent

WF61JN

Chestnut Crescent

WF61TR

Good Hope Close

WF62EP

Castleford Road

WF61NQ

Queen Elizabeth Drive

WF61PA

Snydale Road

WF61AL

Park Green

WF61BU

Beverley Close

WF62BA

Talbot Street

WF62LY

Newfield Court

WF61SU

Snydale Grove

WF61PL

Bevan Avenue

WF62AD

High Street

WF62BQ

Watson Street

WF62FS

Alder Crescent

WF61PX

St Michaels Green

WF61HF

Sanderson Avenue

WF62TU

Fairway Meadows

WF61TS

Kingston Drive

WF61EG

North Street

WF62EJ

Castleford Road

WF61SZ

Snydale Court

WF62FG

Aspen Avenue

WF61BA

Newland Lane

WF62AB

High Street

WF61LJ

Cypress Road

WF61NU

The Mount

WF62AQ

High Street

WF61NF

The Meadow

WF61WQ

Ashwood Court

WF61TG

Meadow Brook Close

WF62FQ

Larch View

WF62DN

Hall Croft

WF61JP

Sunny Bank

WF61QA

Eastfield Grove

WF62EQ

Granville Street

WF62FP

Lime Mews

WF61EH

Church Lane

WF62DT

Ashgap Lane

WF61QZ

Renfield Grove

WF61PZ

Castleford Road

WF61QF

School Court

WF62BZ

Pippins Approach

WF61SH

Newfield Crescent

WF61JS

Sunny Bank

WF61SY

Newlaithes Crescent

WF61JL

Sycamore Grove

WF61RX

Normanton

WF62BN

Market Street

WF61DT

Martin Street

WF61PN

Dalefield Road

WF61BD

Wakefield Road

WF61EA

Shakespeare Avenue

WF61SW

Fairway Close

WF61JB

Fulford Close

WF61AH

Church Court

WF61LA

Hawthorne Mount

WF61TE

Beckbridge Road

WF61HZ

Favell Avenue

WF61PQ

Whin Mount

WF61WB

St Andrews Place

WF62AH

Garden Street

WF61NZ

Manor Court

WF61FN

Wakefield Road

WF61ER

Cambridge Street

WF62RX

The Mews

WF61BG

Wakefield Road

WF62TE

Hamilton Court

WF61JX

Alexandra Drive

WF61JF

Queen Elizabeth Drive

WF61SN

Fairway

WF62AA

Exchange Street

WF61TH

Meadow Brook Green

WF15FW

Heathlands Park

WF15SJ

Normanton

WF61AY

Church Lane

WF61TQ

Meadow Brook Court

WF61QJ

Hopetown Walk

Data Sources

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