Park View Normanton, Wakefield
10 addresses across 1 postcode (WF6), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41806593.
- Sales: 14 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £398,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (C: 8).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Wakefield costs £2,297 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 89% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Normanton, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Haw Hill Park, is about 1.4 km (0.8 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 20 m above sea level.
- Noise: 9 of its 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Patience Lane Surgery, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 90% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 28 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £398,500 | £247,000 | £550,000 |
| 2023 | 2 | £248,500 | £237,000 | £260,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £177,250 | £139,500 | £215,000 |
| 2012 | 2 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £172,000 | £172,000 | £172,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nov 2025 | 7 WF6 2PB | Detached | £550,000 | |
| 19 Sep 2025 | 6 WF6 2PB | Semi-detached | £247,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2023 | 2 WF6 2PB | Terraced | £237,000 | |
| 13 Jan 2023 | 1 WF6 2PB | Terraced | £260,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2020 | 5 WF6 2PB | Terraced | £190,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2018 | 7 WF6 2PB | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 8 Sep 2017 | 6 WF6 2PB | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 14 Oct 2016 | 5 WF6 2PB | Terraced | £155,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2014 | 8 WF6 2PB | Detached | £215,000 | |
| 1 Aug 2014 | 5 WF6 2PB | Terraced | £139,500 | |
| 24 Apr 2014 | 5 WF6 2PB | Terraced | £160,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 3 Jul 2012 | 4 WF6 2PB | Terraced | £170,000 | New build. |
| 29 Jun 2012 | 3 WF6 2PB | Terraced | £170,000 | New build. |
| 9 Dec 2011 | 1 WF6 2PB | Terraced | £172,000 |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 111 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (4); House, end-terrace (2); House, detached (2). Built: 2007-2011 (3); 1983-1990 (2); 2003-2006 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5); rented (private) (3).
Council tax
What each band costs in Wakefield in 2026-27: Band D £2,297 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,531 | £1,786 | £2,042 | £2,297 | £2,807 | £3,318 | £3,828 | £4,594 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (30% of about 700 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 5 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 20 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF6 2PB | 89% | 78% | 89% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Normanton 202,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Streethouse 26,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Castleford 487,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Miners Arms Altofts | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Castleford Bus Station Coach Stop | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | West Street Car Park GeniePoint | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 23 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Patience Lane Surgery | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest M&A Pharmacies LTD | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Spire Methley Park Hospital | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | West Yorkshire Police | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | MFG - Normanton Cashzone | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Haw Hill Park 6.6 ha | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,350 m² | 40 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.6 ha | 30 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 360 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Henge on Birkwood Common, a scheduled monument, 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Henge on Birkwood Common | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Foxholes Reach | Lake or reservoir | 720 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Fairies Hill Cut | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Haw Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Bottom Boat Reach | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Scholey Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Ruddings Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 15.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; all three are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 10 |
9 of the street's 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Wakefield: see them on the Wakefield page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Frobisher Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Altofts Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Normanton Common Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School Church of England | Primary | 3–7 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Normanton Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altofts Sports Club WF6 2QJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 m | 5 Very good | 20 Aug 2026 |
| King Fry Fisheries WF6 2QS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 5 Very good | 27 Apr 2026 |
| The Poplar WF6 2QR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 m | 4 Good | 21 Dec 2017 |
| Anita's Off Licence WF6 2QR | Retailers - other | 230 m | 4 Good | 12 Dec 2024 |
| The Miners Arms WF6 2QR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 m | 5 Very good | 1 Mar 2023 |
| The Chestnuts WF6 2QG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2025 |
| One Stop WF6 2QG | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2019 |
| Foxholes Deli WF6 2QG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 4 Good | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Slimming World WF6 2SX | Retailers - other | 380 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Pearson Street (9); On or near Poplar Drive (5); On or near Kings Drive (3); On or near Park View (3); On or near West View (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 90% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 52% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 58% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- WF6 2PB: 10 addresses of 11 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Kings Drive · Kings Avenue · Poplar Drive · Coupe Grove · Church Road · Pearson Street · Church Terrace · Stuart Grove · West View · Edward Street · Highgrove Court · Rose Farm Close
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.