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.
On average Normanton has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 134 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 £39,812 per year. There are 6 schools in Normanton: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
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Alexandra Drive
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Queen Elizabeth Drive
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Normanton East
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Fairway
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Fairway
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High Street
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Manorcroft
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Bridge Street
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Ashgap Lane
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Butcher's Gap Lane
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Normanton West
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Queen Elizabeth Drive
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Sunny Bank
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Queen Elizabeth Drive
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Eastfield Grove
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Newfield Crescent
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Snydale Avenue
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Oakland Hills
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Castleford Road
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Normanton East
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Normanton West
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Mackinnon Avenue
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Regent Street
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Crossman Drive
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Freston Avenue
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Beech Grove
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Normanton East
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Beverley Close
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Alexandra Drive
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Normanton West
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Waterford Place
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Beckbridge Road
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Meadow Brook Court
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Rosedale Close
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Normanton East
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Normanton West
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Normanton West
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Normanton West
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Garth House Mews
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Hanson Court
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Chestnut Crescent
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Bevan Avenue
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Dalefield Road
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Church Lane
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Good Hope Close
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Windsor Close
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Collingwood Road
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King Edward Street
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Castleford Road
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Brookfield Court