Postcode WF6 1EL is located in an urban city, within the Normanton ward of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Normanton West area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 196.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Normanton West is £37,718 per year. The nearest station is Normanton located about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Haw Hill Park.
Normanton West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,857 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Normanton West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 196.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 33 ft away from WF6 1EL.
Normanton West near WF6 1EL 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Normanton | N/A | Walking directions to Normanton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Haw Hill Park | Large | Walking directions to Haw Hill Park |
Based on 181 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 | 34 | £316,375 |
| Flats | 7 | £97,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 66 | £185,000 |
| Terraced | 74 | £147,500 |
10 year median price trend in Normanton
In the WF6 1EL postcode area, located within Normanton West, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF6 1EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Fulton's Foods | Market Place, Normanton, WF6 2AT | Walking directions to Fulton's Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Baryla Polish Shop | 6 Market Place, Normanton, WF6 2AU | Walking directions to Baryla Polish Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Patel's | 55 Wakefield Road, Normanton, WF6 1AG | Walking directions to Patel's |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | High Street, Normanton, WF6 2AL | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Emily Market | 68 High Street, Normanton, WF6 2AL | Walking directions to Emily Market |
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.