Altofts and Whitwood West
Lower house prices, with local trade-offs to explore
Altofts and Whitwood West at a glance
- House prices
- £212,500
- Lower prices23rd percentile
- Schools
- 55th percentile
- Middle
- Transport
- 60th percentile
- Middle
- Crime rate
- 51.5 per 1,000 residents
- Middle69th percentile
- Flood risk
- 30.2% of the area in flood zones
- More flood-zone land88th percentile
Underlying data dates vary by measure.
How to read these figuresIs Altofts and Whitwood West a good place to live?
Altofts and Whitwood West may be a good fit for people who value lower house prices. The available data also shows schools are around the national middle range. More of the area is in a flood zone than most neighbourhoods in England, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Wakefield below.
Altofts and Whitwood West and nearby areas
| Area | Median sale price | Crime per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| Altofts and Whitwood West | £212,500 | 51.5 |
| Crofton, Ryhill and Walton | £240,000 | 62.6 |
| Pontefract South | £225,000 | 84.7 |
Same sources and periods as the figures above. Each area has its own full guide.
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- Buyers looking for lower house prices
Watch out for
- More of the area is in river or sea flood zones than most neighbourhoods in England; check the flood map for the specific property
Crime rate in Altofts and Whitwood West
Crime rate
- Crime rate
- 51.5 per 1,000 residents
- Percentile
- 69th percentile nationally
Recorded crime is relatively lower; higher percentiles indicate lower crime.
Recorded crimes and anti-social behaviour per 1,000 residents over the 12 months to August 2026. Higher crime percentiles indicate lower recorded crime. Busy centres can show high rates because crimes are counted where they happen but divided by the people who live there.
House prices in Altofts and Whitwood West
House prices
- Median sale price
- £212,500
- Percentile
- 23rd percentile nationally
House prices appear lower than many neighbourhoods nationally.
Median of 66 standard sales over the 12 months to August 2026, from HM Land Registry. Lower price percentiles indicate lower prices nationally. This is an area figure, not a valuation of a particular home.
Crime by type in Altofts and Whitwood West
Recorded crime by type
The largest recorded type in Altofts and Whitwood West is violence, sexual offences and weapons, at 22.0 per 1,000 residents: lower than Wakefield (51.2) and lower than England (35.9).
| Type | Altofts and Whitwood West | Wakefield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence, sexual offences and weapons | 22.0 | 51.2 | 35.9 |
| Vehicle crime | 5.6 | 6.2 | 5.3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5.4 | 10.1 | 10.7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5.0 | 9.0 | 6.8 |
| Public order | 4.2 | 9.2 | 6.6 |
| Theft, including shoplifting | 3.7 | 17.6 | 18.1 |
| Other crime | 2.5 | 4.3 | 2.2 |
| Burglary | 2.0 | 4.4 | 3.7 |
| Drugs | 0.7 | 3.6 | 3.4 |
| Robbery | 0.3 | 1.3 | 1.5 |
Recorded crime is not the same as personal risk. How to read crime figures for an area · Check another area
Schools in Altofts and Whitwood West
Schools
55th percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger schools indicators nationally.
Flood risk in Altofts and Whitwood West
Flood risk
30.2% of the area in flood zones 2 or 3
Land in Environment Agency river and sea flood zones 2 or 3. Zone 3, the higher-probability zone, covers 26.9% of the area. That is the 88th percentile among neighbourhoods in England, where higher means more flood-zone land. Surface water is not included, and this is not an address-level assessment: check the flood map for the specific property.
Transport in Altofts and Whitwood West
Transport
60th percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger transport indicators nationally.
FAQs
Is Altofts and Whitwood West a good place to live?
Altofts and Whitwood West may be a good fit for people who value lower house prices. The available data also shows schools are around the national middle range. More of the area is in a flood zone than most neighbourhoods in England, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Altofts and Whitwood West safe?
Altofts and Whitwood West ranks in the 69th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Altofts and Whitwood West?
The median sale price was £212,500 in the 12 months to August 2026. House prices are in the 23rd percentile nationally; lower percentiles indicate lower prices.
How are schools in Altofts and Whitwood West?
Schools rank in the 55th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Altofts and Whitwood West?
Nearby public profiles include Crofton, Ryhill and Walton in Wakefield and Pontefract South in Wakefield.
