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.
THE GROVE, WF6 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE GROVE, WF6 1AE.
314
36
£ 36,200 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF6 1AE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School
Normanton Junior Academy
Outwood Academy Freeston
St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Newlands Primary School
Normanton Altofts Junior School
Normanton Common Primary Academy
Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: WF61AE · Data under Open Government Licence