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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

WF61UZ

Fresh Meadows

WF61JG

Queen Elizabeth Drive

WF62HU

Albert Street

WF61LP

Queen Elizabeth Drive

WF61EN

Cross Queen Street

WF61QE

The Dairies

WF61UW

Carnoustie Gardens

WF61EF

The Orchard

WF61HW

Wheatley Avenue

WF61PH

Dalefield Road

WF61EU

Church Lane

WF15TB

Freston Drive

WF61WT

Morris Fields

WF61LE

Elm Road

WF62HF

Ashfield Street

WF61US

Gosside Grove

WF61UP

Sunningdales

WF61JZ

Alexandra Drive

WF61NY

Snydale Road

WF61UJ

Lytham Close

WF61LG

Hawthorne Mount

WF61RN

Pontefract Road

WF15SY

Half Moon Lane

WF61BN

Woodhouse Mount

WF62HT

Regent Street

WF61TD

Don Pedro Avenue

WF61NR

High Street

WF15TQ

Park Avenue

WF61TA

Mildred Sylvester Way

WF61LF

Alder Grove

WF61HN

Wheatley Avenue

WF61NT

Snydale Road

WF15TR

Wakefield Road

WF61AE

The Grove

WF61HG

Dalefield Road

WF61TB

Ripley Close

WF61UB

Augusta Drive

WF62SU

Beckbridge Way

WF61DZ

Clarke Crescent

WF62FX

Hawthorne Road

WF61AX

Queen Street

WF61EZ

Church Lane

WF61SQ

Newfield Crescent

WF15TH

Kirkthorpe Lane

WF61GU

Hanson Court

WF61ND

Queen Elizabeth Drive

WF61AT

Cambridge Street

WF61FH

Garth House Mews

WF62EU

Castleford Road

WF61HD

Dalefield Road

WF61PR

Dalefield Road

WF61SB

Woodside Court

WF61RB

Norwood Street

WF62AP

West Street

WF62FF

Aspen Court

WF62AJ

Cheapside

WF15DB

Doncaster Road

WF62GB

Ashfield Avenue

WF61LN

Larch Close

WF61HQ

Firville Avenue

WF62HE

Ash Gap Lane

WF62EW

Cemetery Road

WF61ZW

Kingfisher Court

WF61UD

Whinbeck Avenue

WF15TL

Warmfield Lane

WF62RP

Salisbury Close

WF61EE

South Street

WF15TE

Church Avenue

WF61BS

Dalefield Way

WF61PS

Dalefield Road

WF62HD

Ash Gap Lane

WF62HN

Benson Gardens

WF61RG

Coronation Street

WF61DH

Garth Avenue

WF61PD

Thorne Close

WF62EA

Helston Road

WF62AF

High Street

WF62HX

Benson Lane

WF61AR

Normanton

WF15ST

Old Hall Courtyard

WF61PP

Dalefield Road

WF61FQ

Attlee Street

WF61PG

Glebe Street

WF61DU

Wakefield Road

WF15SQ

West View

WF62HP

Mackinnon Avenue

WF61BT

Hayfield Close

WF61JE

Queen Elizabeth Drive

WF62TR

Shaw Close

WF62DF

Queen Street

WF61PU

Whinn Dale

WF62GF

Sycamore Mews

WF61ET

Cambridge Street

WF61RD

Gilcar Street

WF61DJ

Garth Avenue

WF62AY

Altofts Road

WF61UX

Oakmont Close

WF62RG

Fairway Gardens

WF61FW

Normanton

WF62FE

Aspen Street

Data Sources

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