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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

WF61PA

Snydale Road

WF61UA

Western Gales Way

WF62EX

Oxford Street

WF62TX

Shaw Rise

WF15TP

Pineapple Cottages

WF61AW

Smirthwaite View

WF61EN

Cross Queen Street

WF61EZ

Church Lane

WF61FP

Norman Court

WF61HG

Dalefield Road

WF61NA

Queensway

WF61PW

Firville Crescent

WF61QD

Newland Lane

WF61UE

Magdalene Fields

WF61US

Gosside Grove

WF61ZU

Kestrel Mews

WF62DA

Assembly Street

WF62GA

Ashfield Avenue

WF61AD

Church Lane

WF61BQ

March Street

WF61DA

Martin Street

WF61PY

Castleford Road

WF61WA

Troon Close

WF62BJ

Talbot Street

WF61DQ

Henderson Avenue

WF61HJ

Firville Avenue

WF61HN

Wheatley Avenue

WF61JL

Sycamore Grove

WF61LG

Hawthorne Mount

WF61SL

Newfield Avenue

WF61SX

Newlaithes Crescent

WF61UB

Augusta Drive

WF61UR

Belfry Way

WF62BZ

Pippins Approach

WF62HH

Croft Avenue

WF15SL

Old Hall Cottages

WF61BA

Newland Lane

WF61LF

Alder Grove

WF61NN

High Street

WF61PH

Dalefield Road

WF61WN

Lakeside Park

WF62FQ

Larch View

WF61DU

Wakefield Road

WF61QU

Castleford Road

WF61SA

Church Lane

WF61WF

St Mellion Court

WF62AR

Market Street

WF62BU

Queen Street

WF62DL

Redruth Drive

WF15TL

Warmfield Lane

WF61AJ

Heseltine Close

WF61DJ

Garth Avenue

WF61SH

Newfield Crescent

WF61SU

Snydale Grove

WF61ES

Cambridge Street

WF61LA

Hawthorne Mount

WF61NY

Snydale Road

WF61WP

Kirkcaldy Fold

WF15SU

Normanton

WF61DL

Attlee Street

WF61QS

Beckbridge Road

WF61WB

St Andrews Place

WF62HF

Ashfield Street

WF15TG

Park Avenue

WF61AT

Cambridge Street

WF61EA

Shakespeare Avenue

WF61EQ

Church Fields

WF61HZ

Favell Avenue

WF61RA

Mill Lane

WF61RW

Pontefract Road

WF61UL

Roxburghe Dale

WF61WG

Rosemount Drive

WF62AB

High Street

WF62BA

Talbot Street

WF62BT

Wakefield Road

WF61BB

Wakefield Road

WF61BN

Woodhouse Mount

WF61LY

Queen Elizabeth Drive

WF61RG

Coronation Street

WF61UZ

Fresh Meadows

WF62AT

Exchange Street

WF62AU

Market Place

WF62EP

Castleford Road

WF62HN

Benson Gardens

WF15ST

Old Hall Courtyard

WF61HT

Dalefield Avenue

WF61JX

Alexandra Drive

WF61LS

Queen Elizabeth Drive

WF61SE

Fairway

WF62AQ

High Street

WF62ES

Bridge Street

WF62HD

Ash Gap Lane

WF15TQ

Park Avenue

WF61DF

Woodhouse Crescent

WF61RX

Normanton

WF61SD

Fairway

WF62EG

Manor Croft

WF15TW

Elsicker Lane

WF61AL

Park Green

WF61BP

Wakefield Road

Data Sources

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