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.
WF6 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WF6 1BD.
506
39
£ 36,200 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Newlands Primary School
Normanton Junior Academy
Outwood Academy Freeston
Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School
Normanton Altofts Junior School
St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- ASDA0.8 km
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
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Postcode Profile: WF61BD · Data under Open Government Licence