Area Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

WF6 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WF6 postcode area.

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Population

22,648

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 38,300 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
workEmployment
8/10
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7/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
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9/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

WF6 is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £194k. Property prices are trending down 7.0% year-on-year.

home £194,605 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WF6 is a postcode district in Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber, covering 572 active and 97 retired postcodes.

The largest share of WF6 (12%) is characterised by a mature area of hard-working, older residents in affordable homes, alongside a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability (10%). This mix of 11 distinct neighbourhood types makes WF6 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in WF6 are around £194k, down 7.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across WF6 at 301 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full WF6 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences3097
Criminal damage and arson591
Public order587
Anti-social behaviour582
Other theft456

school Local Schools

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Martin Frobisher Infant School

Good160 pupils
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Normanton Altofts Junior School

Good325 pupils
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Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School

Outstanding325 pupils
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Newlands Primary School

Good269 pupils
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St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School

Good218 pupils
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Normanton Common Primary Academy

Good333 pupils
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Normanton Junior Academy

Good348 pupils
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Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding162 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • B & M Retail Ltd
  • Slimming World
  • Altofts WMC & Institute
  • Anita's Off Licence
  • Cables Fruit & Fresh Produce
  • + 28 more
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Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Anisa's
  • Arooje Restaurant
  • Asian Kitchen
  • Bakeaway Takeaway
  • Browns Fisheries
  • + 27 more
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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Altofts Sports Club
  • Black Swan
  • Bridge Town Canteen @ Horse & Jockey
  • Hark to Mopsey Inn
  • Hopetown Liberal Club
  • + 10 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • Apple Vending & Catering Services
  • Cafe Frobisher
  • Canteen @
  • Chilli Pepperz
  • Compass Group @ Howdens
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • ASDA
  • Lidl
  • Sainsbury's