Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

WF6 1AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WF6 1AS.

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Population

142

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

WF6 1AS has a significant social housing presence — 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 43-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WF6 1AS is a mixed residential area located 0.5km from Dalefield in Normanton (Wakefield). Administratively it sits within Normanton ward and the Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WF6 1AS is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £90k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for WF6 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00180093 (shared with 6 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 1AS. The average age is 43.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.7%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.8%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 90,000

5 sales · Mean £ 91,000

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

Crime around WF6 1AS is above average at 96 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 offences160
Shoplifting66
Criminal damage and arson28
Public order27
Anti-social behaviour19

school Local Schools

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Normanton Junior Academy

Good348 pupils0.3 km
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Newlands Primary School

Good269 pupils0.5 km
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Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School

Outstanding325 pupils0.6 km
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Normanton Altofts Junior School

Good325 pupils0.7 km
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Outwood Academy Freeston

Requires Improvement890 pupils0.7 km
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St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School

Good218 pupils1.0 km
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Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding162 pupils1.1 km
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Martin Frobisher Infant School

Good160 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • New Carlton Social Club0.9 km
  • St John The Baptist Social Club0.3 km
  • St Johns Terrace Working Mens Club0.9 km
  • Hark to Mopsey Inn0.5 km
  • Normanton Conservative Club0.2 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Lucky Dragon1.0 km
  • Chun Chun0.4 km
  • Arooje Restaurant0.3 km
  • Asian Kitchen0.4 km
  • Canoe Express0.1 km
  • + 13 more
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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Cables Fruit & Fresh Produce0.3 km
  • Farmfoods0.5 km
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • Heron Foods0.4 km
  • Hursts Esso0.7 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Cafe Frobisher0.3 km
  • Chilli Pepperz0.9 km
  • Kitty's Hut0.6 km
  • The Kitchen0.7 km
  • Thursday Chat Club0.6 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • ASDA0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Normanton0.3 km
  • Streethouse2.8 km
  • Featherstone4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Normanton Methodist Ch0.1 km
  • Railway Terrace0.1 km
  • Normanton Methodist Ch0.2 km
  • Railway Terrace0.2 km
  • Normanton Market Place0.3 km