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.
CAMBRIDGE STREET, WF6 1ER House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAMBRIDGE STREET, WF6 1ER.
267
42
£ 36,200 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Normanton Junior Academy
Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School
Newlands Primary School
Outwood Academy Freeston
Normanton Altofts Junior School
St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School
Normanton Common Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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, 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
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
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Postcode Profile: WF61ER · Data under Open Government Licence