Town Pop. 21,618

Living in Normanton (Wakefield): Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Normanton (Wakefield) comes out at 56/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 65/100 against a national town median of 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 44/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 3 places in the WF10 postcode district. No category drops below 42/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. Broadband (95) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: WF10 postcode district.

56
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Normanton (Wakefield) scores 56 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
44
101.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 1,012 crimes
↑ 41% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 170 crimes
↓ 48% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 167 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Public order 165 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
Shoplifting 164 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 511 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Buckle Lane 69 crimes
  2. 2 Cheapside 69 crimes
  3. 3 Norman Court 67 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 11.7 · PM2.5 7.4 · PM10 13.3 µg/m³
66
Green Space 27
Parks Ample 19
Sports Pitches Ample 8
Allotments Ample 4
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 7
Bowling Greens Ample 4
Playgrounds Ample 11

Services

Schools
49
9 schools in area · 17 within 4km
1Outstanding5Good3Ungraded
  • Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Outstanding
  • Martin Frobisher Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Normanton Altofts Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Normanton Common Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Normanton Junior AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Newlands Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • Normanton All Saints CofE Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded
  • Outwood Academy FreestonSecondary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
54
A&E departmentsPinderfields Hospital2 mi
Pontefract Hospital2.9 mi
St James's Hospital A&E7.2 mi
Hospital waitsMid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.1%
3 GP surgeries in area 4 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,501 patients per GP
2dentists5pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
95
Full fibre (FTTP)94.7%
available across Wakefield
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 523 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
42
Employment rate59.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.5%Unemployed2.8%Retired23.2%Student3.1%Other inactive11.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial29.9%Skilled & technical31.8%Routine & elementary38.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications25.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)22.7%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership63.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
62
Council tax Wakefield · 2026-27
A £1,531
B £1,787
C £2,042
D £2,297
E £2,807
F £3,318
G £3,828
H £4,594
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
65
Normanton 0.6 mi
Streethouse 1.9 mi
Castleford 2.6 mi
J31 M62 0.5 mi
J31 M62 0.9 mi
J30 M62 2.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
51
Pubs & Bars Ample 18
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 14
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 21
Retail Shopping Ample 81
Takeaways Ample 32
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £222,500 148
Detached £320,000 46
Semi-detached £210,000 59
Terraced £154,250 40
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£125k £193k £263k £331k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Methley 60 1.8 mi away ⇄
Streethouse 45 1.8 mi away ⇄
Bottom Boat 51 2.3 mi away ⇄
Sharlston 56 2.4 mi away ⇄
Mickletown 62 2.5 mi away ⇄
Featherstone (Wakefield) 53 2.7 mi away ⇄
Castleford 54 2.9 mi away ⇄
Crofton 57 3.2 mi away ⇄
Allerton Bywater 56 3.6 mi away ⇄
Wakefield 61 4.1 mi away ⇄
Carlton (Leeds) 52 4.2 mi away ⇄
Pontefract 57 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Normanton (Wakefield) a nice place to live?

Normanton (Wakefield) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Normanton (Wakefield) is 56/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Normanton (Wakefield)?

Normanton (Wakefield) has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 44/100. There were 2,189 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Normanton (Wakefield)?

Among the top-rated schools in Normanton (Wakefield) are Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School, Martin Frobisher Infant School and Normanton Altofts Junior School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 9 rated schools in Normanton (Wakefield) in total.

What are house prices like in Normanton (Wakefield)?

The current median house price in Normanton (Wakefield) is £222,500, around 22% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £320,000, semi-detached £210,000, terraced £154,250. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 22%. There were 148 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Normanton (Wakefield) in context

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Postcode districts in Normanton (Wakefield)

WF10 55 ⇄
WF6 55 ⇄
WF7 52 ⇄

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