Ripley Drive is in Normanton Industrial Estate, Normanton and in Wakefield district. WF6 1JD is located in the Normanton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford. This postcode has been in use since 2006-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ripley Drive, Normanton Industrial Estate, Normanton, WF6 1JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF6 1RJ, WF6 1QZ, WF6 1QY, WF6 1PZ, WF6 1QU, WF6 1RG, WF6 1QF, WF6 1QT, WF6 2HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF6 1JD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.6% | 50.3% | 2.7% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 52.4% | 49.7% | -2.7% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WF6 1JD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.4% | 43.8% | 9.4% | 37.9% | 5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.6% | 33.7% | -6.9% | 44.2% | -10.5% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 4% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 14.9% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 3.7% | -5.2% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32% | 43.9% | 11.9% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 34.6% | -4.8% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 15.5% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 9.7% | 4.7% | -5.0% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.7% | 1.2% | -2.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42% | 27.7% | -14.3% | 18.2% | 9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 11.2% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 13.9% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 6.1% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 14.1% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.1% | 23.7% | 11.6% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 5.4% | 3.2% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.1% | 92.8% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 11.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 79.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.2% | 79.6% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 16.9% | 11.3% | 6.1% | 10.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 79.8% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 8.3% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 5.6% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 4.8% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.5% | 76.7% | -12.2% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 12.8% | 1.3% | 11.5% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.1% | 37.2% | 2.9% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ripley Drive was 190.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.8% higher than the Altofts and Whitwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ripley Drive has the 9th highest crime rate of 114 local areas in Altofts and Whitwood and the 196th highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 96.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 4 Beckridge Industrial Estate Ripley Drive, Normanton, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £645,789 | 2015-02-03 | £952,586 |
| Unit 7 Beckridge Industrial Estate Ripley Drive, Normanton, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2014-03-13 | £234,481 |
WF6 1JD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 185 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Other | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normanton Common Primary Academy Castleford Road , WF6 1QU | 3out of 4 | 185 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Beckbridge Lane , WF6 2HZ | 3out of 4 | 816 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School High Street , WF6 1NR | 4out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton Junior Academy Church Lane , WF6 1EY | 3out of 4 | 1,412 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton Altofts Junior School Ash Tree Gardens , Altofts WF6 2NF | 3out of 4 | 1,732 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Academy Freeston Favell Avenue , WF6 1HZ | 2out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy Cutsyke Road , Featherstone WF7 6BD | 3out of 4 | 3,219 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Academy Ferrybridge Road , WF10 4JQ | 3out of 4 | 4,971 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLG Wakefield Parish Rooms , Snydale Road WF6 1HY | - not rated | 1,121 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland Primary School Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4BA | 4out of 4 | 4,542 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Springfield Centre Pontefract Road , Crofton WF4 1LL | 3out of 4 | 5,195 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Well School Rook Hill Road , WF8 2DD | 3out of 4 | 5,276 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Duck Egg Bakery (Tea Room) | 262 Castleford Road, Normanton | 231 yd | |
| Compass Group Uk & Ireland Ltd | Nhs Supply Chain Unipart, Foxbridge Way | 516 yd | |
| Waste Care Canteen | Waste Care Group, Tyler Close | 807 yd | |
| Compass Group @ Howdens | Sheridan House, Don Pedro Avenue | 853 yd | |
| Compass Group Uk & Ireland Ltd | ASDA Distribution (Wakefield ADC), 3 Foxbridge Way | 968 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopetown Liberal Club | Nelson Street, Normanton | 496 yd | |
| New Carlton Social Club | Carlton Green, Normanton | 771 yd | |
| Black Swan | 1 Castleford Road, Normanton | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fish Bar | 312 Castleford Road, Normanton | 133 yd | |
| Anisa's | 315 Castleford Road, Normanton | 147 yd | |
| Junction 31 | 339, 339-339A Castleford Road | 147 yd | |
| Wonderful | 256-260 Castleford Road, Normanton | 231 yd | |
| Bakeaway Takeaway | Unit 9, Beckbridge Industrial Estate | 566 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Zone BENSON LANE | health and fitness suite | 185 yd |
| Ultra Flex Normanton RIPLEY DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 335 yd |
| Haw Hill Park CASTLEFORD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 828 yd |
| St John The Baptist Catholic Primary School BECKBRIDGE LANE | grass pitches | 858 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.