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.
WF6 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WF6 postcode area.
22,648
42
£ 38,300 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Martin Frobisher Infant School
Normanton Altofts Junior School
Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School
Newlands Primary School
St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Normanton Common Primary Academy
Normanton Junior Academy
Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- B & M Retail Ltd
- Slimming World
- Altofts WMC & Institute
- Anita's Off Licence
- Cables Fruit & Fresh Produce
- + 28 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Anisa's
- Arooje Restaurant
- Asian Kitchen
- Bakeaway Takeaway
- Browns Fisheries
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Altofts Sports Club
- Black Swan
- Bridge Town Canteen @ Horse & Jockey
- Hark to Mopsey Inn
- Hopetown Liberal Club
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Apple Vending & Catering Services
- Cafe Frobisher
- Canteen @
- Chilli Pepperz
- Compass Group @ Howdens
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- ASDA
- Lidl
- Sainsbury's
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Area Profile: WF6 · Data under Open Government Licence