Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

JUBILEE AVENUE, WF6 1DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JUBILEE AVENUE, WF6 1DS.

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Population

316

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF6 1DS 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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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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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

Social renting makes up 58% of tenure in WF6 1DS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

WF6 1DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Jubilee Avenue, 0.2km 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 1DS is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £141k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00059580 (shared with 7 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 1DS. The average age is 34.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.9%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 141,500

5 sales · Mean £ 129,600

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

Crime around WF6 1DS is moderate at 57 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 offences164
Shoplifting22
Criminal damage and arson20
Public order16
Other theft13

school Local Schools

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Newlands Primary School

Good269 pupils0.4 km
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Outwood Academy Freeston

Requires Improvement890 pupils0.8 km
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Normanton Junior Academy

Good348 pupils0.9 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 pupils1.4 km
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Normanton Altofts Junior School

Good325 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Dalefield Stores0.7 km
  • M A News Ltd0.3 km
  • Patel's0.8 km
  • Patel's Mini Market0.4 km
  • Premier0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Browns Fisheries0.3 km
  • Taste of China0.7 km
  • Yorkshire Fisheries0.4 km
  • Chun Chun0.6 km
  • Asian Kitchen0.5 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • St John The Baptist Social Club0.6 km
  • St Johns Terrace Working Mens Club0.2 km
  • Hark to Mopsey Inn0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Normanton1.2 km
  • Streethouse2.0 km
  • Featherstone4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Queen Elizabeth Drive Martin St0.2 km
  • Queen Elizabeth Drive0.2 km
  • Queen Elizabeth Drive0.2 km
  • South Street St Johns Cres0.3 km
  • Queen Elizabeth Dr Walnut Drive0.3 km