Benson Lane, Normanton
House prices, sold prices and local information for WF6 2HS, WF6 2HX.
At a glance
22 property sales on Benson Lane, Normanton have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 31 Jan 2025. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £177,898. 4 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 4 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Benson Lane compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Benson Lane has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all WF6 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 10 | £177,898 | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Terraced | 9 | £108,056 | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Detached | 3 | £223,330 | 19 Jul 2019 |
Sold prices on Benson Lane
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78, Benson Lane WF6 2HS | 31 Jan 2025 | £135,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 72, Benson Lane WF6 2HS | 20 Dec 2024 | £127,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 106, Benson Lane WF6 2HS | 16 Dec 2024 | £235,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 101, Benson Lane WF6 2HS | 14 Nov 2023 | £125,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 86, Benson Lane WF6 2HS | 12 Oct 2023 | £192,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 86, Benson Lane WF6 2HS | 19 Aug 2022 | £190,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 98, Benson Lane WF6 2HS | 6 Jul 2022 | £223,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 20, Benson Lane WF6 2HX | 10 Jun 2022 | £150,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 88, Benson Lane WF6 2HS | 19 May 2022 | £161,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 74, Benson Lane WF6 2HS | 14 Feb 2022 | £107,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 103, Benson Lane WF6 2HS | 21 May 2021 | £76,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 113, Benson Lane WF6 2HS | 19 Jun 2020 | £90,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 16, Benson Lane WF6 2HX | 30 Sep 2019 | £83,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 61, Benson Lane WF6 2HS | 19 Jul 2019 | £205,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 98, Benson Lane WF6 2HS | 29 Mar 2019 | £164,995 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 20, Benson Lane WF6 2HX | 12 Feb 2019 | £109,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 86, Benson Lane WF6 2HS | 2 Nov 2018 | £139,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 100, Benson Lane WF6 2HS | 26 Oct 2018 | £167,995 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 96, Benson Lane WF6 2HS | 26 Oct 2018 | £167,995 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 104, Benson Lane WF6 2HS | 28 Sep 2018 | £224,995 | Detached | Freehold |
| 110, Benson Lane WF6 2HS | 25 Jun 2018 | £239,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 106, Benson Lane WF6 2HS | 11 May 2018 | £179,995 | Other | Freehold |
| 106, Benson Lane WF6 2HS | 11 May 2018 | £179,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 108, Benson Lane WF6 2HS | 11 May 2018 | £179,995 | Other | Freehold |
| 108, Benson Lane WF6 2HS | 11 May 2018 | £179,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 107, Benson Lane WF6 2HS | 25 Sep 2017 | £70,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 10, Benson Lane WF6 2HX | 30 Mar 2016 | £59,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 106, Benson Lane | £179,995 (May 2018) → £235,000 (Dec 2024) | +31% over 7 yrs |
| 86, Benson Lane | £139,500 (Nov 2018) → £190,000 (Aug 2022) → £192,500 (Oct 2023) | +38% over 5 yrs |
| 98, Benson Lane | £164,995 (Mar 2019) → £223,000 (Jul 2022) | +35% over 3 yrs |
| 20, Benson Lane | £109,000 (Feb 2019) → £150,000 (Jun 2022) | +38% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Benson Lane
Crime
106 crimes were reported within about a mile of Benson Lane in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 42 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 6 |
| Public order | 6 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Benson Lane is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood area:
- Lower River Calder catchment Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Benson Lane
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normanton Common Primary Academy 334 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School 221 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School 289 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–7 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Normanton Junior Academy 357 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Outwood Academy Freeston 993 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Altofts Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School 151 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Outstanding Report | 1.1 mi |
| Martin Frobisher Infant School 158 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Normanton station 0.8 mi · 17 min walk
- Streethouse station 2.1 mi · 43 min walk
- Castleford station 2.4 mi · 48 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Benson Lane (at, Castleford Road) 3 min walk
- Benson Lane (opp, Castleford Road) 4 min walk
- Mill Lane (opp, Castleford Road) 4 min walk
- Eastfield Grove (Castleford Road) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- King's Medical Practice
King Edward Street, Normanton · 0.7 mi - Newland Surgery
Newland Lane, Normanton · 1.1 mi - Patience Lane Surgery
Patience Lane, Altofts, Normanton · 1.2 mi - Health Care First Partnership
Pinfold Surgery, Pinfold Lane, Leeds · 2.1 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 4 of 10 · Crime: decile 6 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 57.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 19.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 23.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,057 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 21.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 69.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 9.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,554 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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