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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 178 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
Detached33£317,500
Flats7£97,500
Semi-Detached64£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

WF62EQ

Granville Street

WF61DS

Jubilee Avenue

WF61FT

Charles Kirk View

WF62EE

Castleford Road

WF62GF

Sycamore Mews

WF61JW

Rowan Avenue

WF61LL

Cypress Road

WF61NR

High Street

WF61UD

Whinbeck Avenue

WF62GB

Ashfield Avenue

WF62HX

Benson Lane

WF15SY

Half Moon Lane

WF61AR

Normanton

WF61BE

The Green

WF61DB

Willow Crescent

WF61FA

Pontefract Road

WF61JT

Alexandra Drive

WF61TD

Don Pedro Avenue

WF61TW

Loscoe Close

WF61UX

Oakmont Close

WF61ZA

Newlands Gardens

WF62AH

Garden Street

WF62DX

Freeston Court

WF62TR

Shaw Close

WF15SH

Woodland View

WF61BX

Springfield Court

WF61EG

North Street

WF61QZ

Renfield Grove

WF62DH

Cross Queen Street

WF62FL

Buckthorne Gardens

WF62SP

Truro Drive

WF61DH

Garth Avenue

WF61EL

Cross Queen Street

WF61HU

Neville Street

WF62DS

Prospect Avenue

WF62EA

Helston Road

WF15FW

Heathlands Park

WF61HS

Dalefield Avenue

WF61LH

Dodsworth Crescent

WF61ST

Snydale Close

WF61TL

Foxbridge Way

WF61UF

Clement Close

WF61WJ

Lindrick Close

WF61ZD

Pontefract Road

WF61BG

Wakefield Road

WF61EJ

Queen Street

WF61FF

Village Close

WF61FN

Wakefield Road

WF62FX

Hawthorne Road

WF15TE

Church Avenue

WF15TH

Kirkthorpe Lane

WF61FG

Village Gardens

WF61LJ

Cypress Road

WF61QL

Beckbridge Green

WF62AJ

Cheapside

WF62HL

Castleford Road

WF62SW

Falmouth Crescent

WF15DB

Doncaster Road

WF15SJ

Normanton

WF61AB

Princess Street

WF61DZ

Clarke Crescent

WF61EB

St Johns Crescent

WF61LD

Hawthorne Mount

WF61RQ

Castleford Road

WF61TG

Meadow Brook Close

WF62BE

Lower Station Road

WF61DG

Woodhouse Crescent

WF61DP

Oak Avenue

WF61HD

Dalefield Road

WF61HX

Hanson Avenue

WF62EJ

Castleford Road

WF62FG

Aspen Avenue

WF61FR

Holly Tree Mews

WF61NL

West Street

WF61PD

Thorne Close

WF62AA

Exchange Street

WF62BN

Market Street

WF62DY

Freeston Drive

WF61DD

Kingsway

WF61RD

Gilcar Street

WF61SF

Fairway

WF61UJ

Lytham Close

WF62DF

Queen Street

WF62EF

Carlton Gardens

WF62FT

Oak Mews

WF62FU

Oak View

WF62RP

Salisbury Close

WF15TR

Wakefield Road

WF61HP

Wheatley Avenue

WF61QY

Castleford Road

WF61SW

Fairway Close

WF15SF

Heath Manor

WF61AQ

Mill Hill

WF61DW

Jubilee Avenue

WF61PR

Dalefield Road

WF61QT

Ripley Drive

WF61QX

Cecily Close

WF62EH

Carlton Street

WF62SU

Beckbridge Way

WF61DE

Woodhouse Crescent

Data Sources

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