Postcode WF6 2TJ is located in an urban city, within the Altofts and Whitwood area 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 median sale price in Altofts and Whitwood is £210,000 (around £223 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £153,000 and £265,000. 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 14,717 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Altofts has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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 47 ft away from WF6 2TJ.
Altofts near WF6 2TJ 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 253 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 | 54 | £320,000 | £277 |
| Semi-Detached | 111 | £215,000 | £229 |
| Terraced | 85 | £148,000 | £190 |
| Flats | 3 | £94,000 | £203 |
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 | £105,000 | £208,500 | £160,000 |
| 2026 | £305,000 | £124,000 | £220,000 | £141,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £196 | £129 | £164 | £118 |
| 2017 | £192 | £160 | £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 | £280 | £178 | £225 | £187 |
| 2026 | £275 | £127 | £231 | £181 |
There were 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF6 2TJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Jul 2026 | 1, Eskdale Court, Normanton, WF6 2TD | Detached | Freehold | £285,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 9, Stablers Walk, Normanton, WF6 2TQ | Detached | Freehold | £345,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 24, Stablers Walk, Normanton, WF6 2TQ | Detached | Freehold | £322,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 1, Eskdale Croft, Normanton, WF6 2TB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2025 | 7, Bransdale Mews, Normanton, WF6 2SZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £202,550 |
In the WF6 2TJ postcode area, located within Altofts, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Altofts Junior Academy | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 8 Jul 2025. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Martin Frobisher Infant School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Jun 2022. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School | Academy converter | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Mar 2026. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WF6 2TJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 117 Church Road, Altofts, Normanton, WF6 2QG | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Anitas Off Licence | 195;197 Church Road, Altofts, Normanton, WF6 2QR | Walking directions to Anitas Off Licence |
| 0.5 mi | JK News & Wines | 7 Lee Brig, Altofts, Normanton, WF6 2JJ | Walking directions to JK News & Wines |
Annual council tax rates for Wakefield district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WF6 2TJ, 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 2TJ 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around WF6 2TJ in Altofts and Whitwood is £210,000 (about £223 per square foot) based on 253 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to WF6 2TJ, including Altofts Junior Academy (Good), Martin Frobisher Infant School (Good) and Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WF6 2TJ is Normanton, about 891 m away.
WF6 2TJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,717 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 2TJ is Yvette Cooper (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Josie Pritchard (Labour Party).