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Local Housing, Amenity, and Demographics Data For WF61PY, wakefield

Summary

Sale Value Average is: £172,052

Average Price For Property Types
Terraced:
£129,814
Semi-Detatched:
£177,155
Flat:
£80,322
Detatched:
£267,895
Average Rental Price For Property Types
Room:
1
£451
Studio:
1
£457
One Bedroom:
1
£549
Two Bedrooms:
2
£663
Three Bedrooms:
3
£801
Four or More Bedrooms:
4
£1,130

Making The Most Of Postcode Data Insights For WF61PY

Whether you're contemplating a move or simply want a better understanding of your current neighborhood, researching local data is a smart move.

Knowing average house prices and rental rates ensures you're making informed financial decisions. Understanding transport links saves time and frustration by revealing the best ways to get around. Crime statistics help you make safety-conscious choices, while insights into schools, amenities, and community life let you assess if the area truly matches your needs and lifestyle.

All this knowledge empowers you to either confidently make the move to somewhere new or gain a deeper appreciation for where you live.

WF61PY has had 39 transactions since the start of 2023. This is above the average sale count for the past year for postcodes across the UK. This points to a hot property market where there is both a lot of demand and a lot of sales going on. This means it might be worth holding off if a property in the area isnt perfect as you may find that a more suitable property swiftly comes to market.

Be aware though that the high demand that is implied by high sales could drive prices up and so you need to be careful to time the market correctly to not end up spending more than you intended. View our trend data for prices to get a better view into how quickly prices are rising in this market.

Trends

Trend data for WF61PY. Can give insight into potential future changes in house prices and can maybe help you snap up a bargain

Average Yearly Change In Prices

2.35%

Average using data from last 14 years


House Sales In Nearby Area

Demographic Data for WF61PY

Average Income

Average income data for an area is useful for giving an insight on earning potential after a move.

Average Income for WF61PY

£44,800

per year


Local Amenities in WF61PY

Availability of local amenities in an area can have a big impact on both the value of homes in the area as well as the quality of life for people who live there. Below you can find details on nearby points of interest in WF61PY

Local Schools

Often the quality of schools in the local area are a driving motivator for families with children to make a move.

School Name
Normanton Common Primary Academy
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 359m

School Name
St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 936m

School Name
Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
outstanding
Distance 1541m

School Name
Outwood Academy Freeston
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
requires improvement
Distance 1927m

School Name
Normanton Junior Academy
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1973m

School Name
Normanton Altofts Junior School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
requires improvement
Distance 2438m

School Name
Newlands Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2983m

School Name
Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
outstanding
Distance 3098m

School Name
Martin Frobisher Infant School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 3279m

School Name
Ackton Pastures Primary Academy
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 4144m

School Name
St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
Yes
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 5027m

School Name
Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 5171m

School Name
Streethouse, Junior, Infant and Nursery
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
requires improvement
Distance 5252m

School Name
Featherstone All Saints CofE Academy
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 5556m

School Name
Half Acres Primary Academy
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 5943m

School Name
Sharlston Community School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 6207m

School Name
Smawthorne Henry Moore Primary School, Castleford
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 6452m

School Name
Methley Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 6559m

School Name
Kingsland Primary School
Type
other
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
outstanding
Distance 6856m

School Name
Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 6949m

Local Train Stations

Nearby train station are hugely beneficial in staying connected and simplifying commutes. The nearest station is 25 minutes walk away from WF61PY

Station NameDistance To Station
Normanton Rail Station2166m

Local Supermarkets

Nearby retail locations can make life far more convenient. There are 10 stores in a 5km radius of WF61PY

Brand

Store Name

Distance To Store

Farmfoods
Farmfoods The Old Police Station Normanton
1461m
Asda Supermarket
Asda Normanton Supermarket
1525m
Lidl
Lidl Normanton
1984m
Sainsburys Local
Sainsburys Normanton Local
3095m
Tesco Express
Tesco Castleford Express
3946m
Asda Superstore
Asda Glasshoughton Superstore
6096m
Morrisons
Morrisons Whitwood Castleford
6249m
Aldi
Aldi Castleford
6425m
Sainsburys Local
Sainsburys Smawthorne Lane Local
6503m
Spar
Spar - Castleford
6790m

Local Banking

Many banks have started to close branches but they are still often valuable resources to have local. There are 0 bank branches in a 5km radius of WF61PY

- No Retail Locations Near By -

Uses data from: https://www.getthedata.com https://www.ons.gov.uk https://www.gov.scot