Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

WF6 2ES House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WF6 2ES.

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Population

264

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /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 2ES represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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5/10
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4/10
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6/10
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5/10
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2/10
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5/10
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9/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

WF6 2ES is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 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.

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

WF6 2ES is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Haw Hill in Normanton (Wakefield). Administratively it sits within Normanton ward and the Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford constituency.

Day-to-day life in WF6 2ES has the character of 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 — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for WF6 2ES are sourced from Output Area E00059569 (shared with 3 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 2ES. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

WF6 2ES has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences93
Other theft22
Vehicle crime15
Public order14
Anti-social behaviour12

school Local Schools

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St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School

Good218 pupils0.3 km
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Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School

Outstanding325 pupils0.6 km
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Normanton Common Primary Academy

Good333 pupils0.6 km
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Outwood Academy Freeston

Requires Improvement890 pupils0.8 km
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Normanton Junior Academy

Good348 pupils0.8 km
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Normanton Altofts Junior School

Good325 pupils1.2 km
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Newlands Primary School

Good269 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Hopetown Post Office0.4 km
  • Ultraflex Gym0.6 km
  • Cables Fruit & Fresh Produce0.8 km
  • Castleford Road Off Licence0.1 km
  • Farmfoods0.5 km
  • + 14 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Hopetown Liberal Club0.1 km
  • New Carlton Social Club0.2 km
  • Normanton Conservative Club0.9 km
  • Black Swan0.4 km
  • Midland Hotel0.9 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • The Duck Egg Bakery (Tea Room)0.4 km
  • Cafe Frobisher0.9 km
  • Kitty's Hut0.5 km
  • The Kitchen0.4 km
  • Thursday Chat Club0.5 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Bakeaway Takeaway0.7 km
  • Lucky Dragon0.1 km
  • Parkside Fisheries0.1 km
  • Anisa's0.6 km
  • Arooje Restaurant0.9 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • ASDA0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Normanton1.1 km
  • Streethouse2.9 km
  • Featherstone4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Haw Hill View0.1 km
  • Haw Hill View0.1 km
  • Cemetery Road Castleford Rd0.1 km
  • Haw Hill Park0.2 km
  • Cemetery Road Beckbridge Ln0.2 km