Postcode WF1 5SY 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 103.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Normanton West is £36,200 per year. The nearest station is Wakefield Kirkgate located about 1.4 miles away. There are no 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 103.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 50.8% 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 of residents in Normanton West is £36,200 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 158 ft away from WF1 5SY.
Normanton West near WF1 5SY 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 180 recent sales, the median property price is £174,500 in Normanton area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £450,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 29 | £315,250 |
| Flats | 7 | £97,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 66 | £177,000 |
| Terraced | 78 | £147,500 |
10 year median price trend in Normanton
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF1 5SY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | KL News & Food | 1 Kirkthorpe Lane, Kirkthorpe, Wakefield, WF1 5TA | Walking directions to KL News & Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.