Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

HAYFIELD CLOSE, WF6 1BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAYFIELD CLOSE, WF6 1BT.

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Population

526

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF6 1BT 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.

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4/10
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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 56% owner-occupation and average age 39, WF6 1BT has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 31.3% year-on-year.

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

WF6 1BT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hayfield Close, 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 1BT 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. 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. 33% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £260k, down 31.3% 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 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00059574 (shared with 10 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 1BT. 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

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Detached

£ 240,000

8 sales · Mean £ 241,762

Semi-Detached

£ 137,500

2 sales · Mean £ 137,500

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

WF6 1BT has low crime rates — 43 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.

Violence and sexual offences115
Shoplifting22
Public order14
Other theft12
Criminal damage and arson11

school Local Schools

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Outwood Academy Freeston

Requires Improvement890 pupils0.4 km
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Newlands Primary School

Good269 pupils0.7 km
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Normanton Junior Academy

Good348 pupils0.7 km
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Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School

Outstanding325 pupils0.8 km
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St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School

Good218 pupils0.9 km
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Normanton Altofts Junior School

Good325 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • New Carlton Social Club1.0 km
  • Black Swan1.0 km
  • St John The Baptist Social Club0.8 km
  • St Johns Terrace Working Mens Club0.8 km
  • Hark to Mopsey Inn0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Dalefield Stores0.5 km
  • Emily Market1.0 km
  • M A News Ltd0.4 km
  • Patel's0.9 km
  • Patel's Mini Market0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Browns Fisheries0.4 km
  • Taste of China0.5 km
  • Womack Central Fisheries1.0 km
  • Yorkshire Fisheries0.8 km
  • Chun Chun0.5 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Kitchen1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Normanton1.3 km
  • Streethouse1.9 km
  • Featherstone3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Dalefield Road Normanton View0.1 km
  • Dalefield Road Cecily Close0.1 km
  • Cypress Road Dalefield Rd0.2 km
  • Woodhouse Comm Centre0.2 km
  • Cypress Road Dalefield Rd0.2 km