WF6 1AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Queen Street, 0.5km from Dalefield in Normanton (Wakefield). Administratively it sits within Normanton ward and the Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford constituency.
For families considering a move, WF6 1AF represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 97 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for WF6 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00059597 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
QUEEN STREET, WF6 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEEN STREET, WF6 1AF.
342
40
£ 36,200 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF6 1AF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
WF6 1AF is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF6 1AF. The average age is 39.7. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 150,000
4 sales · Mean £ 139,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WF6 1AF is above average at 97 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
Martin Frobisher Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- New Carlton Social Club0.8 km
- St John The Baptist Social Club0.3 km
- St Johns Terrace Working Mens Club1.0 km
- Hark to Mopsey Inn0.6 km
- Normanton Conservative Club0.1 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Lucky Dragon0.8 km
- Parkside Fisheries0.9 km
- Chun Chun0.4 km
- Arooje Restaurant0.2 km
- Asian Kitchen0.5 km
- + 14 more
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Cables Fruit & Fresh Produce0.2 km
- Farmfoods0.4 km
- Greggs0.3 km
- Heron Foods0.3 km
- Hursts Esso0.6 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Cafe Frobisher0.2 km
- Chilli Pepperz1.0 km
- Kitty's Hut0.5 km
- The Kitchen0.6 km
- Thursday Chat Club0.5 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.3 km
- ASDA0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Normanton0.3 km
- Streethouse2.8 km
- Featherstone4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Railway Terrace0.1 km
- Normanton Methodist Ch0.2 km
- Railway Terrace0.2 km
- Normanton Market Place0.2 km
- Normanton Methodist Ch0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WF61AF · Data under Open Government Licence