Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

CAMBRIDGE STREET, WF6 1ER House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAMBRIDGE STREET, WF6 1ER.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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2/10
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6/10
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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WF6 1ER spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (42) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 14.0% year-on-year.

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

WF6 1ER is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cambridge Street, 0.4km from Dalefield in Normanton (Wakefield). Administratively it sits within Normanton ward and the Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford constituency.

For families considering a move, WF6 1ER represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 99 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 14.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WF6 1ER are sourced from Output Area E00059600 (shared with 5 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 1ER. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 105,000

16 sales · Mean £ 105,343

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

Crime around WF6 1ER is above average at 99 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 offences187
Shoplifting66
Public order35
Criminal damage and arson29
Anti-social behaviour20

school Local Schools

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Normanton Junior Academy

Good348 pupils0.2 km
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Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School

Outstanding325 pupils0.4 km
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Newlands Primary School

Good269 pupils0.5 km
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Outwood Academy Freeston

Requires Improvement890 pupils0.6 km
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Normanton Altofts Junior School

Good325 pupils0.8 km
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St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School

Good218 pupils0.9 km
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Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding162 pupils1.2 km
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Normanton Common Primary Academy

Good333 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • New Carlton Social Club0.8 km
  • St John The Baptist Social Club0.3 km
  • St Johns Terrace Working Mens Club0.9 km
  • Hark to Mopsey Inn0.5 km
  • Normanton Conservative Club0.2 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Lucky Dragon0.8 km
  • Parkside Fisheries0.9 km
  • Chun Chun0.3 km
  • Arooje Restaurant0.3 km
  • Asian Kitchen0.4 km
  • + 16 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Cables Fruit & Fresh Produce0.3 km
  • Farmfoods0.5 km
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • Heron Foods0.4 km
  • Hursts Esso0.6 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Cafe Frobisher0.3 km
  • Kitty's Hut0.5 km
  • The Kitchen0.6 km
  • Thursday Chat Club0.5 km
  • Corner Kitchen0.3 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • ASDA0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Normanton0.4 km
  • Streethouse2.7 km
  • Featherstone4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Normanton Methodist Ch0.1 km
  • Dalefield Road Church Ln0.2 km
  • Normanton Methodist Ch0.2 km
  • Railway Terrace0.2 km
  • Dalefield Road Kestrel Mews0.2 km