WF6 1BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Woodhouse in Normanton (Wakefield). Administratively it sits within Normanton ward and the Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford constituency.
For families considering a move, WF6 1BE represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00059576 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WF6 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WF6 1BE.
506
39
£ 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
No single demographic signal dominates WF6 1BE — age 39, 74% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF6 1BE. The average age is 38.5. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WF6 1BE is moderate at 53 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Newlands Primary School
Normanton Junior Academy
Outwood Academy Freeston
Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School
Normanton Altofts Junior School
St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Cables Fruit & Fresh Produce0.6 km
- Dalefield Stores0.4 km
- Emily Market0.8 km
- M A News Ltd0.7 km
- Market Shop Normanton Ltd0.7 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Black Swan0.9 km
- Midland Hotel0.6 km
- The Junction Inn0.7 km
- St John The Baptist Social Club0.2 km
- St Johns Terrace Working Mens Club0.5 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Corner Kitchen0.7 km
- Gem's Bistro0.8 km
- Sliced0.8 km
- Toast Coffee House0.8 km
- Trennerys Cafe0.7 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- ASDA0.8 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Browns Fisheries0.7 km
- Canton Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Sizzlers0.7 km
- Taste of China0.4 km
- Womack Central Fisheries0.7 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Normanton0.7 km
- Streethouse2.5 km
- Featherstone4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Newland Lane0.0 km
- Newland Lane0.1 km
- Church Lane Wakefield Rd0.1 km
- Church Lane Wakefield Rd0.1 km
- Woodhouse Mount0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WF61BE · Data under Open Government Licence