Postcode WF6 1LE 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 100.6 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 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Normanton West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,726 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Normanton West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 100.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 45.2% 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 WF6 1LE.
Normanton West near WF6 1LE 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Normanton | N/A | Walking directions to Normanton |
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 1LE postcode area, located within Normanton West, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF6 1LE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Patel's Mini Market | 255c Queen Elizabeth Drive, Normanton, WF6 1NQ | Walking directions to Patel's Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 66 Queen Elizabeth Drive, Normanton, WF6 1JG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Kez's Bargain Busters | 175 Wakefield Road, Normanton, WF6 1BB | Walking directions to Kez's Bargain Busters |
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.