Postcode WF6 2JL is located in an urban city, within the Altofts and Whitwood ward of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region , and forms part of the Altofts area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Altofts is £44,500 per year. The nearest station is Normanton located about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Altofts has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,095 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Altofts has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 27.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Altofts is £44,500 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WF6 2JL.
Altofts near WF6 2JL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 263 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Altofts and Whitwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £535,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 66 | £300,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £108,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 113 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 77 | £155,000 |
10 years price trend in Altofts and Whitwood
In the WF6 2JL postcode area, located within Altofts, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.