Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

ELLINS TERRACE, WF6 1BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELLINS TERRACE, WF6 1BL.

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Population

308

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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2/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

WF6 1BL is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 9.3% year-on-year.

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

WF6 1BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ellins Terrace, 0.2km from Woodhouse in Normanton (Wakefield). Administratively it sits within Normanton ward and the Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford constituency.

For families considering a move, WF6 1BL represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 9.3% year-on-year. 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 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00059571 (shared with 6 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 1BL. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 112,750

18 sales · Mean £ 115,750

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

WF6 1BL has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences104
Burglary10
Public order10
Other theft8
Vehicle crime8

school Local Schools

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Newlands Primary School

Good269 pupils0.2 km
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Normanton Junior Academy

Good348 pupils0.7 km
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Outwood Academy Freeston

Requires Improvement890 pupils0.8 km
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Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School

Outstanding325 pupils0.9 km
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Normanton Altofts Junior School

Good325 pupils1.2 km
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St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School

Good218 pupils1.3 km
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Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding162 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Cables Fruit & Fresh Produce0.8 km
  • Dalefield Stores0.6 km
  • Emily Market1.0 km
  • M A News Ltd0.7 km
  • Market Shop Normanton Ltd0.8 km
  • + 13 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Midland Hotel0.8 km
  • The Junction Inn0.9 km
  • St John The Baptist Social Club0.3 km
  • St Johns Terrace Working Mens Club0.4 km
  • Hark to Mopsey Inn0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Corner Kitchen0.9 km
  • Gem's Bistro0.9 km
  • Sliced0.9 km
  • Toast Coffee House0.9 km
  • Trennerys Cafe0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • ASDA1.0 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Browns Fisheries0.7 km
  • Canton Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Sizzlers0.9 km
  • Taste of China0.6 km
  • Womack Central Fisheries0.9 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Normanton0.8 km
  • Streethouse2.5 km
  • Wakefield Kirkgate4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Woodhouse Mount0.1 km
  • Woodhouse Mount0.1 km
  • Newland Lane0.2 km
  • Newland Lane0.2 km
  • Church Lane Wakefield Rd0.3 km