Postcode WF6 2LA 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 60.0 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 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and no 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 60.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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 2LA.
Altofts near WF6 2LA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 257 recent sales, the median property price is £207,500 in Altofts and Whitwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £465,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 69 | £300,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £116,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 100 | £205,000 |
| Terraced | 82 | £155,000 |
10 years price trend in Altofts and Whitwood
In the WF6 2LA postcode area, located within Altofts, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Upper Altofts Post Office | 34-36 George Street, Altofts, Normanton, WF6 2LS | |
| 0.1 mi | JK News & Wines | 7 Lee Brig, Altofts, Normanton, WF6 2JJ |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.