Alder Grove is in Normanton and in Wakefield district. WF6 1LF is located in the Normanton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Alder Grove, Normanton, WF6 1LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF6 1LD, WF6 1JR, WF6 1LA, WF6 1JY, WF6 1JT, WF6 1LE, WF6 1LX, WF6 1LB, WF6 1LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF6 1LF has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 50% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 47.4% | 50% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.9% | 39.1% | 9.2% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.6% | 43% | 2.4% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 15% | 11.6% | -3.4% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 12% | 3.5% | -8.5% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 38.6% | 38.3% | -0.3% | 48.4% | -10.1% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 36.5% | 5.7% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 22.4% | 17.6% | -4.8% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 4.9% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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.
In the area around WF6 1LF this area, 36.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 13.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44% | 36.4% | -7.6% | 18.2% | 18.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.4% | 14.3% | -7.1% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 14.3% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 15.1% | 8.7% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 6% | 13.2% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -20.6% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.3% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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 | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.7% | 99.1% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
In this area, 90.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.1% | 90.2% | -7.9% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 8% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 89.9% | -7.8% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66% | 76.7% | -10.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 6.1% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 25.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.3% | 37.2% | 10.1% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alder Grove was 9.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.7% lower than the Normanton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alder Grove has the lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Normanton and the 21st lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -94.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Alder Grove, Normanton, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2014-01-17 | £176,364 |
| 4 Alder Grove, Normanton, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2007-08-14 | £188,207 |
| 4 Alder Grove, Normanton, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £46,950 | 2002-08-30 | £152,266 |
| 3 Alder Grove, Normanton, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £57,000 | 2001-11-09 | £210,446 |
| 3 Alder Grove, Normanton, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £51,000 | 2000-01-14 | £225,797 |
WF6 1LF 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newlands Primary School Wakefield Road , WF6 1BB | 2out of 4 | 570 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton Junior Academy Church Lane , WF6 1EY | 3out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School High Street , WF6 1NR | 4out of 4 | 1,326 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Beckbridge Lane , WF6 2HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,493 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Streethouse, Junior, Infant and Nursery Whinney Lane , Streethouse WF7 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,594 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 940 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton Academy High Street , Crofton WF4 1NF | 2out of 4 | 3,911 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy City Fields Warmfield View , WF1 4SF | 4out of 4 | 4,168 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy Cutsyke Road , Featherstone WF7 6BD | 3out of 4 | 4,229 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,266 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Springfield Centre Pontefract Road , Crofton WF4 1LL | 3out of 4 | 2,917 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy Lane School Ivy Lane School , Ivy Lane WF1 4AZ | - not rated | 4,703 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland Primary School Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4BA | 4out of 4 | 4,930 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowcroft School 24 Bar Lane , WF1 4AD | - not rated | 5,106 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns Terrace Working Mens Club | Queen Elizabeth Drive, Normanton | 503 yd | |
| Hark to Mopsey Inn | Wakefield Road, Normanton | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browns Fisheries | 64 Queen Elizabeth Drive, Normanton | 164 yd | |
| Grub Hub | 58, 58-58A Queen Elizabeth Drive | 166 yd | |
| Asian Kitchen | 156 Wakefield Road, Normanton | 861 yd | |
| Royal Balti | 166 Wakefield Road, Normanton | 861 yd | |
| Chun Chun | 11 Dalefield Road, Normanton | 872 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 66 Queen Elizabeth Drive, Normanton | 164 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut Drive Walnut Drive | grass pitches | 334 yd |
| Normanton Knights Arlfc SOUTH STREET | grass pitches | 402 yd |
| Newlands Playing Field SANDERSON AVENUE | grass pitches | 751 yd |
| Snydale Road Park CYPRESS ROAD | grass pitches | 754 yd |
| Freeston Academy FAVELL AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 917 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.