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Normanton

England / Yorkshire and The Humber / Wakefield / Normanton

About

Normanton ward is located in the Wakefield district of West Yorkshire. It covers an area of around 4 square miles and includes the settlements of Normanton, Altofts, and part of Stanley. The ward is bordered by the River Calder to the north and the M62 motorway to the south, providing transport links to nearby cities like Leeds and Manchester.

The area has a mix of residential, industrial, and green spaces. Housing ranges from terraced homes to modern developments, while industrial estates support local employment. Normanton town centre features shops, pubs, and services, with Altofts and Stanley offering smaller community facilities. The ward also includes parks and recreational areas, such as Normanton Recreation Ground and Altofts Park. Public transport includes bus routes and Normanton railway station, connecting to Wakefield and Leeds.

Area overview

On average Normanton has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 135 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 of residents in Normanton is £39,793 per year. There are 6 schools in Normanton: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
135
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
22.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Normanton Population
17,354
Population density
1,347.7 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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 189 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Normanton area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £450,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached31£312,500
Flats6£90,750
Semi-Detached66£179,500
Terraced86£146,000

10 years price trend in Normanton

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.