NormantonWF6
Wakefield · Yorkshire and The Humber
WF6 (Normanton) in West Yorkshire exhibits moderate market performance with a trajectory score of 50.7, placing it at the 54th percentile nationally. Over the past five years, property prices have grown at 3.3% CAGR, while rental yields have outpaced capital appreciation at 5.2% CAGR. The district remains in a pre-cursor gentrification stage with limited population growth of 1.1% over the same period. These metrics suggest a rental-focused market where income generation currently exceeds property value appreciation, typical of transitional areas with slower demographic expansion. Investors should note the divergence between rental and capital growth when evaluating investment strategy.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 2.5% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.2% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.1% per year
- 4222 new homes in planning pipeline
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What's changing in Normanton · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.8 points this month to 50/100, driven mainly by safety.
8 planning applications submitted in WF6 over the last six months.
- The proposed works comprise the installation of a rear dormer and the introduction of light gauge galvanised steel reinforcement to the existing timber loft structure.Jun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Discharge of Condtion 36 (Remediation Strategy Verification Report), 37 (Verification Reports for Radon Gas Protection Measure) from approved application 23/00322/FULJun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Discharge of Conditions 3 (CEMP), 5 (Remediation), 6 (Biodiversity Gains Plan), 7 (Biodiversity Retention and Enhancement), 8 (Invasive Species) and 9 (Wildlife Enhancements) from application reference 24/01833/FULJun 2026 · Awaiting decision
Normanton (WF6) common questions
Is Normanton up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Normanton (WF6) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 50/100 (Average), in the top 51% of districts nationally. The score is down 3.5 points over the last 12 months.
Is Normanton safe?
Normanton has a safety score of 64/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Normanton?
The average property price in Normanton (WF6) is £194k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.5% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Normanton?
The median monthly rent in Normanton (WF6) is £776 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Normanton?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Pontefract (WF7), Wakefield (WF1), Wakefield (WF2), Wakefield (WF3), Wakefield (WF4). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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