Postcode WF6 2FT 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 East area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Normanton East is £45,829 per year. The nearest station is Normanton, about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Haw Hill Park.
Normanton East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,644 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Normanton East has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Normanton East is £45,829 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 102 ft away from WF6 2FT.
Normanton East near WF6 2FT 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Normanton | N/A | Walking directions to Normanton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Haw Hill Park | Large | Walking directions to Haw Hill Park |
Based on 179 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £210 per square foot) in Normanton area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £865,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 45 | £325,000 | £265 |
| Semi-Detached | 66 | £196,500 | £213 |
| Terraced | 64 | £150,000 | £173 |
| Flats | 4 | £91,250 | £161 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £219,125 | £55,000 | £129,750 | £100,000 |
| 2017 | £207,500 | £86,000 | £120,000 | £100,000 |
| 2018 | £222,500 | £69,500 | £130,000 | £110,000 |
| 2019 | £239,995 | £76,998 | £146,500 | £106,250 |
| 2020 | £247,473 | £180,000 | £150,000 | £114,250 |
| 2021 | £260,000 | £102,500 | £165,000 | £125,000 |
| 2022 | £289,998 | £95,500 | £188,500 | £135,000 |
| 2023 | £299,995 | £91,500 | £183,000 | £130,000 |
| 2024 | £297,500 | £110,000 | £186,500 | £131,000 |
| 2025 | £320,000 | £90,000 | £177,000 | £151,000 |
| 2026 | £338,000 | £85,000 | £198,000 | £145,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £175 | £170 | £149 | £112 |
| 2017 | £196 | £151 | £152 | £110 |
| 2018 | £199 | £148 | £157 | £121 |
| 2019 | £200 | £128 | £171 | £120 |
| 2020 | £207 | £160 | £173 | £121 |
| 2021 | £222 | £138 | £192 | £152 |
| 2022 | £243 | £149 | £208 | £164 |
| 2023 | £245 | £154 | £223 | £155 |
| 2024 | £258 | £165 | £215 | £171 |
| 2025 | £264 | £161 | £205 | £172 |
| 2026 | £286 | £127 | £208 | £183 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF6 2FT.
In the WF6 2FT postcode area, located within Normanton East, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF6 2FT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Castleford Road Off License | 154 Castleford Road, Normanton, WF6 2EU | Walking directions to Castleford Road Off License |
| 0.3 mi | Mace | Benson Lane, Wakefield, WF6 2HL | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 311-313 Castleford Road, Normanton, WF6 2HL | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Hursts | Castleford Road, Normanton, WF6 2DW | Walking directions to Hursts |
| 0.4 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.
Elected local representatives for WF6 2FT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Daniel Wilton
Normanton - Elected 2 May 2024
Julie Medford
Normanton - Elected 2 May 2024
Jon Trickett
Normanton and Hemsworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WF6 2FT records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and other theft.
The median sale price around WF6 2FT in Normanton East is £200,000 (about £210 per square foot) based on 179 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to WF6 2FT, including Normanton Common Primary Academy (Good), St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School (Good) and Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WF6 2FT is Normanton, about 972 m away.
WF6 2FT scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,644 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Normanton and Hemsworth covering WF6 2FT is Jon Trickett (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Daniel Wilton (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Julie Medford (Labour and Co-operative Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.