Postcode WF10 5QS is located in an urban city, within the Altofts and Whitwood ward of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Normanton East area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 120.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Normanton East is £45,829 per year. The nearest station is Normanton located about 1.0 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Normanton East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,233 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Normanton East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 120.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Normanton East is £45,829 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 34 ft away from WF10 5QS.
Normanton East near WF10 5QS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Normanton located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Normanton | N/A | Walking directions to Normanton |
Based on 253 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Altofts and Whitwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £465,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 65 | £300,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £117,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 100 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 83 | £160,000 |
10 year median price trend in Altofts and Whitwood
In the WF10 5QS postcode area, located within Normanton East, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF10 5QS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Londis | 311-313 Castleford Road, Normanton, WF6 2HL | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Mace | Benson Lane, Wakefield, WF6 2HL | Walking directions to Mace |
Annual council tax rates for Wakefield district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.