Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

WAKEFIELD ROAD, WF6 1BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WAKEFIELD ROAD, WF6 1BB.

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Population

506

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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10/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

WF6 1BB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

WF6 1BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wakefield Road, 0.2km from Woodhouse in Normanton (Wakefield). Administratively it sits within Normanton ward and the Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford constituency.

For families considering a move, WF6 1BB represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for WF6 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00059576 (shared with 15 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 1BB. The average age is 38.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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

Crime around WF6 1BB is moderate at 51 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences121
Burglary13
Vehicle crime11
Public order10
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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Newlands Primary School

Good269 pupils0.0 km
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Normanton Junior Academy

Good348 pupils0.6 km
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Outwood Academy Freeston

Requires Improvement890 pupils0.7 km
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Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School

Outstanding325 pupils0.9 km
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Normanton Altofts Junior School

Good325 pupils1.2 km
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St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School

Good218 pupils1.3 km
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Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding162 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Cables Fruit & Fresh Produce0.8 km
  • Dalefield Stores0.6 km
  • Emily Market0.9 km
  • M A News Ltd0.6 km
  • Market Shop Normanton Ltd0.8 km
  • + 13 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Midland Hotel0.8 km
  • The Junction Inn0.9 km
  • St John The Baptist Social Club0.3 km
  • St Johns Terrace Working Mens Club0.4 km
  • Hark to Mopsey Inn0.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Corner Kitchen0.9 km
  • Gem's Bistro0.9 km
  • Sliced0.9 km
  • Toast Coffee House0.9 km
  • Trennerys Cafe0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • ASDA1.0 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Browns Fisheries0.6 km
  • Canton Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Sizzlers0.9 km
  • Taste of China0.6 km
  • Womack Central Fisheries0.9 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Normanton0.9 km
  • Streethouse2.4 km
  • Featherstone4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Woodhouse Mount0.0 km
  • Woodhouse Mount0.1 km
  • Newland Lane0.2 km
  • Newland Lane0.2 km
  • Church Lane Wakefield Rd0.3 km