Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

WF6 1BD House Prices & Local Information

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

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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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WF6 1BD spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (39) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

WF6 1BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Woodhouse in Normanton (Wakefield). Administratively it sits within Normanton ward and the Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford constituency.

For families considering a move, WF6 1BD represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 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 1BD 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 1BD. 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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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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

Crime around WF6 1BD is moderate at 57 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences157
Criminal damage and arson17
Public order17
Burglary16
Other theft11

school Local Schools

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Newlands Primary School

Good269 pupils0.2 km
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Normanton Junior Academy

Good348 pupils0.5 km
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Outwood Academy Freeston

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

Outstanding325 pupils0.7 km
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Normanton Altofts Junior School

Good325 pupils1.1 km
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St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School

Good218 pupils1.1 km
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Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding162 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Cables Fruit & Fresh Produce0.6 km
  • Farmfoods0.8 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • Heron Foods0.7 km
  • Hursts Esso0.9 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • St John The Baptist Social Club0.1 km
  • St Johns Terrace Working Mens Club0.6 km
  • Hark to Mopsey Inn0.2 km
  • Normanton Conservative Club0.5 km
  • Black Swan0.9 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Cafe Frobisher0.6 km
  • Kitty's Hut0.9 km
  • The Kitchen0.9 km
  • Thursday Chat Club0.9 km
  • Corner Kitchen0.7 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • ASDA0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Chun Chun0.3 km
  • Arooje Restaurant0.6 km
  • Asian Kitchen0.1 km
  • Canoe Express0.3 km
  • Caspian Grill0.7 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Normanton0.7 km
  • Streethouse2.5 km
  • Featherstone4.5 km

Bus Stops

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