Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

WF6 1DE House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

460

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF6 1DE 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.

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4/10
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8/10
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4/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

With 64% social renting, WF6 1DE is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

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

An affordable area with active regeneration, WF6 1DE is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 64% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 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 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00059581 (shared with 12 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 1DE. The average age is 38.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.8%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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

Crime around WF6 1DE is moderate at 52 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 offences165
Shoplifting22
Criminal damage and arson20
Other theft15
Public order14

school Local Schools

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Newlands Primary School

Good269 pupils0.4 km
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Outwood Academy Freeston

Requires Improvement890 pupils0.7 km
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Normanton Junior Academy

Good348 pupils0.8 km
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Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School

Outstanding325 pupils1.0 km
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St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School

Good218 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Dalefield Stores0.7 km
  • M A News Ltd0.1 km
  • Patel's0.9 km
  • Patel's Mini Market0.4 km
  • Premier0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Browns Fisheries0.1 km
  • Taste of China0.7 km
  • Yorkshire Fisheries0.4 km
  • Chun Chun0.6 km
  • Asian Kitchen0.6 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • St John The Baptist Social Club0.7 km
  • St Johns Terrace Working Mens Club0.3 km
  • Hark to Mopsey Inn0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Normanton1.3 km
  • Streethouse1.9 km
  • Featherstone4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Henderson Ave Queen Elizabeth Drive0.2 km
  • Henderson Ave Queen Elizabeth Drive0.2 km
  • Henderson Avenue Dalefield Rd0.3 km
  • Henderson Avenue Dalefield Rd0.3 km
  • Queen Elizabeth Drive Martin St0.3 km