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WF6 2BP

Normanton

Wakefield

England / Yorkshire and The Humber / Wakefield / Normanton West / Normanton / WF6 2BP

Overview

Postcode WF6 2BP 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 246.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Normanton West is £36,200 per year. The nearest station is Normanton located about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
246
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
60.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Normanton West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 246.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

60.3%

Approximately 60.3% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income of residents in Normanton West is £36,200 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 68 ft away from WF6 2BP.

Flood risk

No risk

Normanton West near WF6 2BP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Normanton located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

DistanceNameLines
0.1 mi

Normanton

N/A

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
143
Population density
1,039.2 per km²

Demographics

British
104
72.73%
Other White
29
20.28%
African
4
2.8%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
1.4%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.7%
Total population: 143

Housing

Other social rented
39
50%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
23.08%
Social rents from council
8
10.26%
Owns outright
7
8.97%
Owns with a mortgage
5
6.41%
Total households: 78

Property prices in Normanton

Based on 189 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Normanton area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £450,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached31£312,500
Flats6£90,750
Semi-Detached66£179,500
Terraced86£146,000

10 years price trend in Normanton

Schools

In the WF6 2BP postcode area, located within Normanton West, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryNormanton Junior AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryNormanton Altofts Junior SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryNormanton All Saints CofE Infant SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.1 miBaryla Polish Shop6 Market Place, Normanton, WF6 2AU
0.1 miLidlAltofts Road, Normanton, WF6 2AY
0.1 miFulton's FoodsMarket Place, Normanton, WF6 2AT
0.2 miPatel's55 Wakefield Road, Normanton, WF6 1AG
0.3 miAsdaHigh Street, Normanton, WF6 2AL

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.