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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.9 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 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and no 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 97.9 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.
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 270 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 | 71 | £300,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £117,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 105 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 87 | £160,000 |
10 year median price trend in Altofts and Whitwood
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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.