Property market | £194,966 for a semi-detached property | |
Airport access | Closest airport is Leeds Bradford (14.3 miles) | |
Broadband | 43.5mbps average broadband speeds (average broadband for UK) | |
Ethnic diversity | White: 93.0% residents (vs 81.7% England & Wales) Other: 7.0% residents (vs 18.3% England & Wales) | |
Socio-economic status | Ranked 486 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 193 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford level) | |
Community | Median age is 41.6 | Happiness is Below Average for West Yorkshire, Average for UK | |
Crime | 5.0 burglaries per 1k people (Wakefield) | |
Commute (approx) | - Leeds (11 mins) - York (42 mins) | |
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£194,966 for a semi-detached property | |
Closest airport is Leeds Bradford (14.3 miles) | |
43.5mbps average broadband speeds (average broadband for UK) | |
Median age is 41.6 | Happiness is Below Average for West Yorkshire, Average for UK | |
Ranked 486 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 193 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford level) | |
5.0 burglaries per 1k people (Wakefield) | |
- Leeds (11 mins) - York (42 mins) | |
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Altofts has a few stores nearby for groceries, including: Asda Normanton Supermarket, Farmfoods The Old Police Station Normanton, Lidl Normanton. There are a few pubs and bars nearby, including: Horse & Jockey, The Brig WMC, The Robin Hood. Regarding restaurants and other types of eateries, there are a few nearby, including: Chilli Pepperz, Corner Kitchen, Gem's Bistro, Sliced. There are a few cafes and coffee shops nearby, including: Cafe Frobisher, Toast Coffee House. Altofts has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
The property market in Altofts has had a steep increase over the last few years but slowing growth. Based on data published on 15 November 2023, on average a detached house costs £333,811, which is up 5.4% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £194,966 (up 3.3% on last year) , a terraced house £158,557 (up 2.1% on last year) and a flat £103,014. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you approximately £539 per month. Property prices in Altofts are similar to the average property prices across West Yorkshire and are slightly lower compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Altofts, prices have risen much more quickly than the annual average price change seen across the West Yorkshire region.
Property data is based on Wakefield level pricing data and is as at September 2023 (publicised 15 November 2023)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£) to September 2023
County | Avg Detached Price | Annual Change | Avg Semi-Detached Price | Annual Change |
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Rutland | £557,774 | +11.3% | £341,529 | +11.7% |
Northumberland | £333,743 | +7.3% | £183,403 | +6.1% |
Lancashire | £326,887 | +4.3% | £195,848 | +3.4% |
Leicestershire | £432,076 | +3.9% | £262,308 | +3.0% |
Derbyshire | £340,545 | +3.7% | £209,276 | +2.9% |
Oxfordshire | £706,629 | +3.5% | £450,305 | +3.5% |
Merseyside | £340,051 | +3.4% | £214,398 | +2.4% |
Gloucestershire | £536,963 | +3.4% | £330,457 | +3.4% |
Nottinghamshire | £334,429 | +2.8% | £206,257 | +2.8% |
Wiltshire | £521,688 | +2.7% | £328,877 | +3.0% |
Greater Manchester | £396,806 | +2.7% | £254,125 | +2.3% |
West Yorkshire | £351,673 | +2.5% | £210,889 | +2.0% |
West Midlands | £407,684 | +2.2% | £245,250 | +2.4% |
East Riding of Yorkshire | £326,098 | +2.2% | £203,163 | +2.1% |
Staffordshire | £364,884 | +2.1% | £221,783 | +2.1% |
Herefordshire | £434,518 | +2.1% | £276,148 | +2.2% |
South Yorkshire | £284,409 | +2.0% | £182,869 | +1.9% |
West Sussex | £686,980 | +1.9% | £441,716 | +2.3% |
Kent | £619,795 | +1.8% | £386,201 | +1.4% |
Shropshire | £404,408 | +1.8% | £252,891 | +1.8% |
Warwickshire | £515,326 | +1.8% | £299,238 | +1.3% |
Devon | £503,963 | +1.6% | £337,624 | +2.3% |
North Yorkshire | £422,027 | +1.5% | £265,231 | +1.2% |
Norfolk | £406,137 | +1.4% | £267,820 | +1.2% |
North Northamptonshire | £426,370 | +1.3% | £254,947 | +1.2% |
Buckinghamshire | £853,940 | +1.2% | £460,891 | +1.2% |
West Northamptonshire | £478,844 | +0.9% | £279,006 | +0.7% |
Hampshire | £628,455 | +0.6% | £386,140 | +1.0% |
Lincolnshire | £307,354 | +0.6% | £205,466 | +1.4% |
Worcestershire | £455,558 | +0.6% | £276,201 | +0.9% |
Essex | £586,972 | +0.4% | £379,804 | 0.0% |
Somerset | £465,131 | +0.3% | £296,160 | +0.7% |
Suffolk | £454,636 | +0.2% | £283,920 | +0.6% |
East Sussex | £595,763 | +0.1% | £385,074 | +0.4% |
Cambridgeshire | £486,349 | 0.0% | £330,028 | +0.2% |
Surrey | £957,680 | -0.2% | £546,201 | +0.7% |
Isle of Wight | £435,441 | -0.4% | £298,787 | 0.0% |
Hertfordshire | £939,983 | -0.7% | £542,021 | -0.2% |
Cornwall | £453,159 | -1.1% | £300,170 | -0.6% |
Dorset | £528,863 | -1.3% | £348,080 | -0.8% |
Recent property transactions in the area
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see data on that specific area of Altofts, or click here to browse the longer list of Altofts property transactions from 2023.
Address | Details |
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6, Church Grove, Normanton, West Yorkshire , WF6 2FZ | Terraced - Sold for £220,000 on 07/07/2023 |
29, Croft Avenue, Normanton, West Yorkshire , WF6 2JW | Semi-Detached - Sold for £200,000 on 06/23/2023 |
Altofts has a healthy number of schools nearby to choose from. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including Kingsland Primary School, which was was rated as outstanding in 2018. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
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School | Type | Outstanding? |
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Kingsland Primary School | Primary Community special school - Mixed | Yes - 2018 |
Martin Frobisher Infant School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Normanton Altofts Junior School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
Newlands Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Normanton Junior Academy | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Tlg Wakefield | Secondary school Other independent school - Mixed | No |
School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School Save school | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (4/26/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Normanton | |
Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (11/18/2021) | Ofsted Report Link | Normanton | |
Kingsland Primary School Save school | Primary Community special school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (3/22/2018) | Ofsted Report Link | Wakefield | |
Normanton Junior Academy Save school | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 2: Good (3/22/2018) | Ofsted Report Link | Normanton | |
Martin Frobisher Infant School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (6/29/2022) | 23 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Normanton |
Tlg Wakefield Save school | Secondary school Other independent school - Mixed | 2: Good (14/11/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | West Yorkshire | |
Normanton Altofts Junior School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (6/9/2016) | Ofsted Report Link | Normanton | |
Newlands Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (9/19/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Normanton |
School | Type |
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Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (4/26/2013) |
Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (11/18/2021) |
Kingsland Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (3/22/2018) |
Normanton Junior Academy Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (3/22/2018) |
Martin Frobisher Infant School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/29/2022) 23 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Tlg Wakefield Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (14/11/2019) |
Normanton Altofts Junior School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/9/2016) |
Newlands Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (9/19/2019) |
Station | Distance from Altofts | Commute options |
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Normanton A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +0% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Leeds (32 mins - Northern Trains) View details - York (1 change(s) - 68 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 113 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 146 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Kings Cross (1 change(s) - 164 mins - Grand Central) View details |
Outwood A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +0% from the previous year. | 4 miles |
- Leeds (13 mins - Northern Trains - £80 monthly fare) View details - York (1 change(s) - 49 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 94 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 122 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Kings Cross (1 change(s) - 142 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details |
Streethouse A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +17% from the previous year. | 4 miles |
- Leeds (1 change(s) - 32 mins - Northern Trains) View details - York (1 change(s) - 67 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 112 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 133 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Kings Cross (1 change(s) - 153 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details |
Woodlesford A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -5% from the previous year. | 4 miles |
- Leeds (12 mins - Northern Trains) View details - York (1 change(s) - 47 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 92 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 143 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Kings Cross (1 change(s) - 168 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details |
Featherstone A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +22% from the previous year. | 5 miles |
- Leeds (1 change(s) - 36 mins - Northern Trains) View details - York (1 change(s) - 71 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 116 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 137 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Kings Cross (1 change(s) - 157 mins - Grand Central) View details |
Fitzwilliam A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +3% from the previous year. | 8 miles |
- Leeds (29 mins - Northern Trains) View details - York (1 change(s) - 56 mins - Grand Central) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 109 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 113 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Kings Cross (1 change(s) - 132 mins - London North Eastern Railway) View details |
The table below lists ethnicities living in the local authority (Wakefield) as per the data published in December 2022. Source: ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk
Ethnicity | % of Wakefield residents | Benchmark:% of England & Wales residents |
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White | 93.0% | 81.7% |
Asian | 3.6% | 9.3% |
Mixed | 1.4% | 2.9% |
Black | 1.3% | 4.0% |
Other | 0.7% | 2.1% |
The table below lists the types of occupations that residents have, at the Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford consituency level. Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
Type of occupation | % of residents (over 16 years old) | Rank within England & Wales |
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Intermediate occupations | 11.8% | |
Small employers and own account workers | 7.5% | |
Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 7.9% | 486 out of 573 |
Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 17.0% | |
Lower supervisory and technical occupations | 7.9% | |
Semi-routine occupations | 13.4% | |
Routine occupations | 21.0% | |
Never worked / long-term unemployed | 9.2% | 193 out of 573 |
Full-time students | 4.3% |
Relative to the UK average, the average broadband download speed in West Yorkshire is average (69mbps). Altofts is slower than this, with average download speeds of 43.5mbps. You can also view really detailed broadband information at the Altofts level, via data.parliament.uk, here.
Average speed | 43.5 mbps |
% households with superfast broadband access | 97.7% |
% households unable to access decent broadband | 0.4% |
Crime stats were found at the Wakefield level:
Type | Wakefield | UK |
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Total Crimes (per thousand people) | 135 | 93 |
Burglaries (per thousand people) | 5 | 5 |
Public Order Offences (per thousand people) | 19 | 10 |
Bicycle Thefts (per thousand people) | 1 | 1 |
Violence Against People (per thousand people) | 56 | 36 |
We use an API provided by Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to identify any live flood warnings to be aware of and we also provide insight into whether flooding could occur from rivers, sea and groundwater within 1km of Altofts.
There are no live flood warnings in the area, according to our interpretation of the DEFRA API.
The areas in the table below have been identified by the DEFRA API as areas where it is possible for flooding to occur from rivers, sea and in some locations, groundwater. Some of these areas will have measures in place to minimise the risk of flooding and they may be monitored by the Flood Warning Service.
Area | Cause | Description |
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Yorkshire | River Aire, Bradford Beck | River Aire from Stockbridge to Castleford, including Bradford Beck, Oulton Beck and Kippax Beck |
Yorkshire | Ings Beck, Alverthorpe Beck, Balne Beck, Oakenshaw Beck | Alverthorpe Beck, Balne Beck, Ings Beck and Oakenshaw Beck in Wakefield |
Yorkshire | River Calder | Stanley including Ferry Lane, Welbeck Lane, Lake Yard, Bottom Boat Road and Foxholes Lane |
Yorkshire | River Calder | River Calder from Brighouse to Castleford including Chickenley Beck, Spring Mill Beck and Waindike |
Name | Property market | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby | Socio Economic |
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Altofts, West Yorkshire Affordability: Very affordable Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £194,966 Detached: £333,811 | 135 | Primary: 7Secondary: 1 | 7.9% residents in higher managerial positions 9.2% residents long-term unemployed |
Boston Spa, West Yorkshire Affordability: Very affordable Outstanding schools Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £265,847 Detached: £463,414 | 142 | Primary: 7Secondary: 4 | 17.1% residents in higher managerial positions 6.5% residents long-term unemployed |
Chapel Allerton, West Yorkshire Affordability: Very affordable Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £265,847 Detached: £463,414 | 142 | Primary: 32Secondary: 9 | 20.2% residents in higher managerial positions 9.0% residents long-term unemployed |
Otley, West Yorkshire Affordability: Very affordable Slowing property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £265,847 Detached: £463,414 | 142 | Primary: 5Secondary: 1 | 15.9% residents in higher managerial positions 5.7% residents long-term unemployed |
Roundhay, West Yorkshire Affordability: Very affordable Outstanding schools Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £265,847 Detached: £463,414 | 142 | Primary: 24Secondary: 6 | 20.2% residents in higher managerial positions 9.0% residents long-term unemployed |
Todmorden, West Yorkshire Affordability: Very affordable Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £207,935 Detached: £344,627 | 124 | Primary: 5Secondary: 1 | 14.7% residents in higher managerial positions 6.4% residents long-term unemployed |
Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire Affordability: Very affordable Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £199,888 Detached: £329,846 | 108 | Primary: 18Secondary: 10 | 11.0% residents in higher managerial positions 11.5% residents long-term unemployed |
Name | Property | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby |
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Altofts, West Yorkshire Affordability: Very affordable Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £194,966 Detached: £333,811 | 135 | Primary: 7Secondary: 1 |
Boston Spa, West Yorkshire Affordability: Very affordable Outstanding schools Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £265,847 Detached: £463,414 | 142 | Primary: 7Secondary: 4 |
Chapel Allerton, West Yorkshire Affordability: Very affordable Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £265,847 Detached: £463,414 | 142 | Primary: 32Secondary: 9 |
Otley, West Yorkshire Affordability: Very affordable Slowing property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £265,847 Detached: £463,414 | 142 | Primary: 5Secondary: 1 |
Roundhay, West Yorkshire Affordability: Very affordable Outstanding schools Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £265,847 Detached: £463,414 | 142 | Primary: 24Secondary: 6 |
Todmorden, West Yorkshire Affordability: Very affordable Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £207,935 Detached: £344,627 | 124 | Primary: 5Secondary: 1 |
Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire Affordability: Very affordable Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £199,888 Detached: £329,846 | 108 | Primary: 18Secondary: 10 |
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