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WF6 2QF

The Crescent

Altofts and Whitwood

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Overview

Postcode WF6 2QF 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% 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 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

3/10

Altofts has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,346 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Altofts has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.4%

Approximately 9.4% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Altofts is £50,242 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 246 ft away from WF6 2QF.

Flood risk

No risk

Altofts near WF6 2QF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Normanton located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WF6 2QF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Normanton

N/A

Walking directions to Normanton

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
262
Population density
3,732.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.3(-13%)
Vehicle crime
5.67(+1%)
Burglary
4.96(-3%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.26(-50%)
Public order
3.55(-60%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
261
99.62%
Irish
1
0.38%
Total population: 262

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
67
27.92%
No qualifications
59
24.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
15.83%
Level 3 (A level)
32
13.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
9.17%
Total 16+ residents: 240

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
72
56.69%
Owns with a mortgage
38
29.92%
Social rents from council
12
9.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
2.36%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.57%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Altofts and Whitwood

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£223
Sales (last 12 months)264
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £271K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Altofts and Whitwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached60£320,000£286
Semi-Detached118£210,000£223
Terraced81£160,000£190
Flats5£105,000£175

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Altofts and Whitwood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Altofts and Whitwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Altofts and Whitwood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Altofts and Whitwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Altofts and Whitwood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Altofts and Whitwood in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF6 2QF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF6 2QF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 202658, The Crescent, Normanton, WF6 2QFSemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000
11 Aug 202554, Churchfield Croft, Normanton, WF6 2QBSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
09 Jun 202555, Churchfield Croft, Normanton, WF6 2QBSemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000
09 Jul 202510, Coronation Avenue, Normanton, WF6 2LWSemi-DetachedFreehold£120,000
27 Mar 202645, The Crescent, Normanton, WF6 2QESemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000

Schools

In the WF6 2QF postcode area, located within Altofts, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF6 2QF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryLee Brigg Infant and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryMartin Frobisher Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryNormanton Altofts Junior SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF6 2QF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF6 2QF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miJK News & Wines7 Lee Brig, Altofts, Normanton, WF6 2JJWalking directions to JK News & Wines
0.2 miUpper Altofts Post Office34-36 George Street, Altofts, Normanton, WF6 2LSWalking directions to Upper Altofts Post Office
0.3 miOne Stop117 Church Road, Altofts, Normanton, WF6 2QGWalking directions to One Stop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wakefield district (2025-26).

Band A£1,457
Band B£1,700
Band C£1,943
Band D£2,186
Band E£2,672
Band F£3,157
Band G£3,643
Band H£4,372

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WF6 2QF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Josie Pritchard

Altofts and Whitwood - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Yvette Cooper

Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictWakefieldE08000036
Parliamentary ConstituencyPontefract, Castleford and KnottingleyE14001428
ParishNormanton and AltoftsE04013429
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)AltoftsE02002446
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wakefield 009CE01011882
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WF6 2QF

Is WF6 2QF (Altofts) safe?

The area around WF6 2QF records about 60 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.

What is the average house price near WF6 2QF?

The median sale price around WF6 2QF in Altofts is £210,000 (about £223 per square foot) based on 264 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WF6 2QF?

There are 6 schools close to WF6 2QF, including Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School (Outstanding), Martin Frobisher Infant School (Good) and Normanton Altofts Junior School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WF6 2QF?

The closest station to WF6 2QF is Normanton, about 777 m away.

How deprived is the area around WF6 2QF?

WF6 2QF scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,346 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WF6 2QF (Altofts) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley covering WF6 2QF is Yvette Cooper (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Josie Pritchard (Labour Party).

Data Sources

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.