Postcode WF6 2QU 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 0.9 miles away. There are 4 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 2.9% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 170 ft away from WF6 2QU.
Altofts near WF6 2QU 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 2QU postcode area, located within Altofts, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Anitas Off Licence | 195;197 Church Road, Altofts, Normanton, WF6 2QR | |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 117 Church Road, Altofts, Normanton, WF6 2QG |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.