Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

QUEEN STREET, WF6 1AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEEN STREET, WF6 1AX.

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Population

342

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Avg Age

40

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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: WF6 1AX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 58% owner-occupation and average age 40, WF6 1AX has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

WF6 1AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Queen 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 1AX represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 86 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for WF6 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00059597 (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 1AX. 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

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 160,000

3 sales · Mean £ 146,666

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

Crime around WF6 1AX is moderate at 86 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
Shoplifting67
Criminal damage and arson28
Public order28
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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Outwood Academy Freeston

Requires Improvement890 pupils0.6 km
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Newlands Primary School

Good269 pupils0.7 km
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Normanton Altofts Junior School

Good325 pupils0.7 km
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St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School

Good218 pupils0.8 km
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Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding162 pupils1.1 km
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Normanton Common Primary Academy

Good333 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Hopetown Liberal Club0.9 km
  • New Carlton Social Club0.7 km
  • St John The Baptist Social Club0.4 km
  • Hark to Mopsey Inn0.7 km
  • Normanton Conservative Club0.1 km
  • + 4 more
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Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Lucky Dragon0.7 km
  • Parkside Fisheries0.8 km
  • Chun Chun0.4 km
  • Arooje Restaurant0.2 km
  • Asian Kitchen0.6 km
  • + 14 more
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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Cables Fruit & Fresh Produce0.1 km
  • Castleford Road Off Licence0.9 km
  • Farmfoods0.3 km
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • Heron Foods0.2 km
  • + 13 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Cafe Frobisher0.2 km
  • Chilli Pepperz1.0 km
  • Kitty's Hut0.4 km
  • The Kitchen0.4 km
  • Thursday Chat Club0.4 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.3 km
  • ASDA0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Normanton0.4 km
  • Streethouse2.8 km
  • Featherstone4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Normanton Market Place0.2 km
  • Railway Terrace0.2 km
  • Railway Terrace0.2 km
  • Queen St Church Lane0.2 km
  • Normanton Market Place0.2 km