Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

MARCH STREET, WF6 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARCH STREET, WF6 1BQ.

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Population

308

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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2/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

WF6 1BQ is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 51.2% year-on-year.

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

WF6 1BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on March Street, 0.3km from Woodhouse in Normanton (Wakefield). Administratively it sits within Normanton ward and the Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford constituency.

For families considering a move, WF6 1BQ represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £90k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 51.2% year-on-year. 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 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00059571 (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 1BQ. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 75,000

7 sales · Mean £ 86,142

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

WF6 1BQ has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences138
Public order17
Burglary15
Criminal damage and arson13
Other theft10

school Local Schools

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Newlands Primary School

Good269 pupils0.1 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 pupils0.8 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 pupils1.2 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 Produce0.7 km
  • Dalefield Stores0.5 km
  • Emily Market0.9 km
  • M A News Ltd0.7 km
  • Market Shop Normanton Ltd0.7 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Black Swan1.0 km
  • Midland Hotel0.7 km
  • The Junction Inn0.8 km
  • St John The Baptist Social Club0.2 km
  • St Johns Terrace Working Mens Club0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Corner Kitchen0.8 km
  • Gem's Bistro0.8 km
  • Sliced0.8 km
  • Toast Coffee House0.8 km
  • Trennerys Cafe0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • ASDA0.9 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Browns Fisheries0.7 km
  • Canton Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Sizzlers0.8 km
  • Taste of China0.5 km
  • Womack Central Fisheries0.8 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Normanton0.8 km
  • Streethouse2.5 km
  • Featherstone4.5 km

Bus Stops

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