WF6 1SR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Fairway, 0.5km from Dalefield in Normanton (Wakefield). Administratively it sits within Normanton ward and the Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Residents average 55 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £282k, up 13.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WF6 1SR are sourced from Output Area E00059602 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FAIRWAY, WF6 1SR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRWAY, WF6 1SR.
248
55
£ 44,800 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
WF6 1SR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 55, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £282k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 13.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF6 1SR. The average age is 54.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 282,500
2 sales · Mean £ 282,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF6 1SR has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Outwood Academy Freeston
St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School
Normanton Junior Academy
Newlands Primary School
Normanton Common Primary Academy
Normanton Altofts Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Hopetown Liberal Club0.8 km
- New Carlton Social Club0.5 km
- St John The Baptist Social Club1.0 km
- Hark to Mopsey Inn1.0 km
- Normanton Conservative Club0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- The Duck Egg Bakery (Tea Room)1.0 km
- Cafe Frobisher0.9 km
- Kitty's Hut0.8 km
- The Kitchen0.6 km
- Thursday Chat Club0.8 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Bakeaway Takeaway0.8 km
- Lucky Dragon0.6 km
- Parkside Fisheries0.7 km
- Chun Chun0.6 km
- Arooje Restaurant0.9 km
- + 18 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Cables Fruit & Fresh Produce0.9 km
- Castleford Road Off Licence0.8 km
- Farmfoods0.7 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Heron Foods0.8 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- ASDA0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Normanton1.1 km
- Streethouse2.3 km
- Featherstone3.7 km
Bus Stops
- Fairway Fairway Drive0.1 km
- Fairway Fairway Drive0.1 km
- Favell Avenue Snydale Rd0.1 km
- Favell Avenue Snydale Rd0.1 km
- Snydale Rd Kingston Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WF61SR · Data under Open Government Licence