WF6 1BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dalefield Way, 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 1BS is 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. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 33% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 36.4% 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 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00059574 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DALEFIELD WAY, WF6 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DALEFIELD WAY, WF6 1BS.
526
39
£ 36,200 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF6 1BS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
WF6 1BS is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 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 36.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF6 1BS. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 123,500
2 sales · Mean £ 123,500
Detached
£ 210,000
2 sales · Mean £ 210,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF6 1BS has low crime rates — 41 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
Outwood Academy Freeston
Newlands Primary School
Normanton Junior Academy
Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School
St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- New Carlton Social Club1.0 km
- St John The Baptist Social Club0.9 km
- St Johns Terrace Working Mens Club0.8 km
- Hark to Mopsey Inn0.7 km
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Dalefield Stores0.6 km
- M A News Ltd0.4 km
- Patel's0.9 km
- Patel's Mini Market0.9 km
- Premier0.7 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Browns Fisheries0.4 km
- Taste of China0.6 km
- Womack Central Fisheries1.0 km
- Yorkshire Fisheries0.9 km
- Chun Chun0.6 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Normanton1.3 km
- Streethouse1.9 km
- Featherstone3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Cypress Road Dalefield Rd0.1 km
- Cypress Road Dalefield Rd0.1 km
- Dalefield Road Normanton View0.1 km
- Dalefield Road Cecily Close0.2 km
- Woodhouse Comm Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WF61BS · Data under Open Government Licence