Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

THE GROVE, WF6 1AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE GROVE, WF6 1AE.

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Population

314

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF6 1AE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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2/10
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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 54% owner-occupation and average age 36, WF6 1AE has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 44.7% year-on-year.

home £153,000 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WF6 1AE is a mixed residential area on The Grove, 0.3km from Dalefield in Normanton (Wakefield). Administratively it sits within Normanton ward and the Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford constituency.

For renters and young professionals, WF6 1AE offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £153k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 44.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WF6 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00059598 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF6 1AE. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 130,000

9 sales · Mean £ 133,908

Semi-Detached

£ 137,386

6 sales · Mean £ 151,128

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around WF6 1AE is moderate at 70 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences145
Shoplifting67
Public order32
Criminal damage and arson27
Anti-social behaviour21

school Local Schools

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Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School

Outstanding325 pupils0.1 km
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Normanton Junior Academy

Good348 pupils0.2 km
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Outwood Academy Freeston

Requires Improvement890 pupils0.4 km
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St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School

Good218 pupils0.5 km
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Newlands Primary School

Good269 pupils0.8 km
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Normanton Altofts Junior School

Good325 pupils0.9 km
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Normanton Common Primary Academy

Good333 pupils1.2 km
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Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding162 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Hopetown Liberal Club0.7 km
  • New Carlton Social Club0.5 km
  • St John The Baptist Social Club0.6 km
  • Hark to Mopsey Inn0.8 km
  • Normanton Conservative Club0.3 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • The Duck Egg Bakery (Tea Room)1.0 km
  • Cafe Frobisher0.4 km
  • Kitty's Hut0.3 km
  • The Kitchen0.2 km
  • Thursday Chat Club0.3 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Lucky Dragon0.5 km
  • Parkside Fisheries0.6 km
  • Chun Chun0.4 km
  • Arooje Restaurant0.4 km
  • Asian Kitchen0.7 km
  • + 16 more
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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Cables Fruit & Fresh Produce0.3 km
  • Castleford Road Off Licence0.7 km
  • Farmfoods0.2 km
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • Heron Foods0.2 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • ASDA0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Normanton0.6 km
  • Streethouse2.7 km
  • Featherstone4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • High Street The Grove0.1 km
  • High Street The Grove0.1 km
  • Queen St High Street0.1 km
  • Queen St Church Lane0.1 km
  • Park Avenue0.2 km