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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

WF62TS

Shaw Avenue

WF61LZ

Hill Top View

WF61JW

Rowan Avenue

WF62BW

Carlton Green

WF62DH

Cross Queen Street

WF62DZ

High Street

WF61UN

Linton Rise

WF62DU

Ash Gap Lane

WF61LL

Cypress Road

WF61HE

Foster Avenue

WF61DW

Jubilee Avenue

WF61HX

Hanson Avenue

WF61EL

Cross Queen Street

WF61FA

Pontefract Road

WF15SF

Heath Manor

WF61PE

Snydale Road

WF61QY

Castleford Road

WF62NB

Station Road

WF62DL

Redruth Drive

WF61WA

Troon Close

WF61LU

Queensway

WF61ST

Snydale Close

WF61QQ

Moorhouse Close

WF61WH

Royal Birkdale Way

WF61TJ

Meadow Brook Chase

WF62HB

Haw Hill View

WF61QN

Normanton

WF61AW

Smirthwaite View

WF62HL

Castleford Road

WF62SP

Truro Drive

WF61HB

Church Lane

WF62HA

Castleford Road

WF15TG

Park Avenue

WF62FD

Exchange Street

WF61AD

Church Lane

WF62BP

Wakefield Road

WF61BW

Wakefield Road

WF61WP

Kirkcaldy Fold

WF62LX

Fairway Approach

WF62JB

Goosehill Lane

WF61FG

Village Gardens

WF61NW

High Street

WF62RU

Bodmin Drive

WF61QL

Beckbridge Green

WF61AP

Normanton

WF62DJ

Truro Walk

WF62GG

Sycamore Terrace

WF61UE

Magdalene Fields

WF61DF

Woodhouse Crescent

WF61UR

Belfry Way

WF62SA

Polperro Close

WF62FR

Oak Way

WF62FT

Oak Mews

WF61NH

Clarkson Court

WF61WD

Gleneagles Drive

WF61JR

Sunny Bank

WF62XA

Altofts Road

WF61DL

Attlee Street

WF15TF

Freeston Avenue

WF61AG

Wakefield Road

WF61JH

Queen Elizabeth Drive

WF61ZU

Kestrel Mews

WF61WU

Swale Approach

WF62RR

Normanton

WF61FB

Princess Street

WF61EP

King Street

WF61ZD

Pontefract Road

WF61LR

Queen Elizabeth Drive

WF61HY

Favell Avenue

WF61EY

Normanton

WF61WE

Woburn Way

WF62BT

Wakefield Road

WF61SG

Fairway Avenue

WF61SJ

Newfield Close

WF61JT

Alexandra Drive

WF61SF

Fairway

WF61RQ

Castleford Road

WF61PY

Castleford Road

WF61WW

Gleneagles Court

WF61DB

Willow Crescent

WF61RA

Mill Lane

WF61LY

Queen Elizabeth Drive

WF61LB

Birch Road

WF61NX

The Paddock

WF62EZ

Castleford Road

WF62EN

Cemetery Road

WF61WS

Lakeside Court

WF61LS

Queen Elizabeth Drive

WF61JA

Ganton Court

WF61WG

Rosemount Drive

WF61WN

Lakeside Park

WF61QS

Beckbridge Road

WF61SL

Newfield Avenue

WF61QX

Cecily Close

WF61HR

Dalefield Avenue

WF61TZ

Ripley Drive

WF62GA

Ashfield Avenue

WF61DX

Wakefield Road

WF62DY

Freeston Drive

WF62FN

Lime Close

Data Sources

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