Postcode WF6 2JW 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 moderate crime levels, with around 53.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Altofts is £50,242 per year. The nearest station is Normanton located about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Altofts has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,299 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Altofts has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 53.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 per household in Altofts is £50,242 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 14 ft away from WF6 2JW.
Altofts near WF6 2JW 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Normanton | N/A | Walking directions to Normanton |
Based on 253 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Altofts and Whitwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 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 | 65 | £300,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £117,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 100 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 83 | £160,000 |
10 year median price trend in Altofts and Whitwood
In the WF6 2JW postcode area, located within Altofts, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF6 2JW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | JK News & Wines | 7 Lee Brig, Altofts, Normanton, WF6 2JJ | Walking directions to JK News & Wines |
| 0.1 mi | Upper Altofts Post Office | 34-36 George Street, Altofts, Normanton, WF6 2LS | Walking directions to Upper Altofts Post Office |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Altofts Road, Normanton, WF6 2AY | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Baryla Polish Shop | 6 Market Place, Normanton, WF6 2AU | Walking directions to Baryla Polish Shop |
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.