Postcode WF1 5SN is located in a rural village, within the Normanton ward of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Normanton West area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Normanton West is £37,718 per year. The nearest station is Wakefield Kirkgate located about 1.0 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Normanton West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,862 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Normanton West has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 31.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Normanton West is £37,718 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF1 5SN.
Normanton West near WF1 5SN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wakefield Kirkgate located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Wakefield Kirkgate | N/A | Walking directions to Wakefield Kirkgate |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £317,500 |
| Flats | 7 | £97,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 64 | £185,000 |
| Terraced | 74 | £147,500 |
10 year median price trend in Normanton
In the WF1 5SN postcode area, located within Normanton West, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.