Postcode WF6 2LU 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Altofts is £50,242 per year. The nearest station is Normanton, about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Altofts has an average 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 an average crime rate, with approximately 58.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Altofts is £50,242 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 160 ft away from WF6 2LU.
Altofts near WF6 2LU 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 |
Based on 264 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £223 per square foot) in Altofts and Whitwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £550,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 60 | £320,000 | £286 |
| Semi-Detached | 118 | £210,000 | £223 |
| Terraced | 81 | £160,000 | £190 |
| Flats | 5 | £105,000 | £175 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £209,950 | £87,500 | £149,950 | £102,250 |
| 2017 | £219,950 | £84,000 | £149,950 | £114,950 |
| 2018 | £234,950 | £94,000 | £154,950 | £112,500 |
| 2019 | £234,973 | £72,000 | £159,950 | £130,000 |
| 2020 | £243,975 | £80,500 | £159,950 | £142,450 |
| 2021 | £270,000 | £83,000 | £179,995 | £135,000 |
| 2022 | £284,950 | £90,250 | £215,000 | £155,000 |
| 2023 | £303,500 | £105,000 | £210,000 | £147,500 |
| 2024 | £300,000 | £95,000 | £200,000 | £160,000 |
| 2025 | £300,000 | £110,000 | £208,000 | £160,000 |
| 2026 | £313,500 | — | £213,500 | £147,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £192 | £129 | £167 | £120 |
| 2017 | £192 | £157 | £165 | £139 |
| 2018 | £198 | £186 | £179 | £143 |
| 2019 | £206 | £148 | £185 | £147 |
| 2020 | £210 | £135 | £177 | £158 |
| 2021 | £222 | £148 | £193 | £160 |
| 2022 | £251 | £179 | £205 | £186 |
| 2023 | £246 | £178 | £210 | £179 |
| 2024 | £245 | £167 | £218 | £203 |
| 2025 | £278 | £183 | £223 | £187 |
| 2026 | £283 | — | £229 | £180 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF6 2LU.
In the WF6 2LU postcode area, located within Altofts, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF6 2LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 117 Church Road, Altofts, Normanton, WF6 2QG | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | JK News & Wines | 7 Lee Brig, Altofts, Normanton, WF6 2JJ | Walking directions to JK News & Wines |
| 0.3 mi | Anitas Off Licence | 195;197 Church Road, Altofts, Normanton, WF6 2QR | Walking directions to Anitas Off Licence |
| 0.4 mi | Upper Altofts Post Office | 34-36 George Street, Altofts, Normanton, WF6 2LS | Walking directions to Upper Altofts Post Office |
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 2LU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Josie Pritchard
Altofts and Whitwood - Elected 2 May 2024
Yvette Cooper
Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WF6 2LU records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around WF6 2LU in Altofts is £210,000 (about £223 per square foot) based on 264 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to WF6 2LU, including Martin Frobisher Infant School (Good), Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School (Outstanding) and Normanton Altofts Junior School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WF6 2LU is Normanton, about 904 m away.
WF6 2LU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,095 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley covering WF6 2LU is Yvette Cooper (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Josie Pritchard (Labour 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.