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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

WF15TB

Freston Drive

WF61EF

The Orchard

WF61PZ

Castleford Road

WF61SP

Fairway Drive

WF61TP

Tom Dando Close

WF61WE

Woburn Way

WF62BD

Railway Terrace

WF62LX

Fairway Approach

WF62NB

Station Road

WF61AF

Queen Street

WF61EP

King Street

WF61NZ

Manor Court

WF61PS

Dalefield Road

WF61WD

Gleneagles Drive

WF62AD

High Street

WF62AW

King Edward Street

WF62DQ

Queen Street

WF62DR

Park Avenue

WF62EB

Falmouth Avenue

WF62HJ

Gladstone Street

WF62RG

Fairway Gardens

WF61BJ

Goosehill Road

WF61JH

Queen Elizabeth Drive

WF61JZ

Alexandra Drive

WF61SG

Fairway Avenue

WF61UH

Turnberry Court

WF15TN

Warmfield Lane

WF61JA

Ganton Court

WF61JN

Chestnut Crescent

WF61NX

The Paddock

WF62EN

Cemetery Road

WF62XA

Altofts Road

WF15SZ

Kirkthorpe Lane

WF61AX

Queen Street

WF61HR

Dalefield Avenue

WF61LB

Birch Road

WF61ND

Queen Elizabeth Drive

WF61NH

Clarkson Court

WF61SZ

Snydale Court

WF62HA

Castleford Road

WF62TT

Shaw Avenue

WF61FB

Princess Street

WF61TB

Ripley Close

WF15TA

Kirkthorpe Lane

WF61BH

Atkinson Court

WF61HE

Foster Avenue

WF61JB

Fulford Close

WF61LT

Queen Elizabeth Drive

WF61NQ

Queen Elizabeth Drive

WF62EU

Castleford Road

WF62FF

Aspen Court

WF62SA

Polperro Close

WF15SE

Normanton

WF61BS

Dalefield Way

WF61FW

Normanton

WF61JD

Ripley Drive

WF61PB

Lyndale Grove

WF61UW

Carnoustie Gardens

WF61WQ

Ashwood Court

WF62DJ

Truro Walk

WF62DP

Castleford Road

WF61HW

Wheatley Avenue

WF62DB

Assembly Street

WF62GE

Normanton

WF61QN

Normanton

WF61DX

Wakefield Road

WF61NE

Maple Grove

WF61RY

Ripley Drive

WF62EW

Cemetery Road

WF62FD

Exchange Street

WF62RS

Beckbridge Way

WF61AP

Normanton

WF61AZ

Church Lane

WF62DN

Hall Croft

WF62FH

Buckthorne Road

WF61BT

Hayfield Close

WF61EE

South Street

WF61HF

Sanderson Avenue

WF61QA

Eastfield Grove

WF62TE

Hamilton Court

WF15TD

Woodland Avenue

WF61DN

Attlee Street

WF61ER

Cambridge Street

WF61FE

Browns Green

WF61LU

Queensway

WF61NW

High Street

WF61QW

Wain Dyke Close

WF61WH

Royal Birkdale Way

WF61AN

Park Green

WF61BD

Wakefield Road

WF61EY

Normanton

WF61HB

Church Lane

WF61NT

Snydale Road

WF61PE

Snydale Road

WF61PG

Glebe Street

WF61WS

Lakeside Court

WF62FP

Lime Mews

WF61FU

Good Hope Close

WF61HH

Favell Avenue

WF61HL

Firville Avenue

Data Sources

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