The Meadow is in Normanton and in Wakefield district. WF6 1NF 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 The Meadow, Normanton, WF6 1NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF6 1NE, WF6 1LE, WF6 1NG, WF6 1LY, WF6 1LD, WF6 1NQ, WF6 1LX, WF6 1JN, WF6 1ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF6 1NF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% | 51.9% | -2.8% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 45.3% | 48.1% | 2.8% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 30.7% | 39.1% | 8.4% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.7% | 35.2% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -9.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 16.6% | 16.5% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| Widowed | 12.6% | 4.8% | -7.8% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.4% | 34.2% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -14.2% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 32.4% | 3.3% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 19.4% | 18.5% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| Bad health | 12% | 10.3% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 6.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
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 1NF this area, 49.6% 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 10.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 58.3% | 49.6% | -8.7% | 18.2% | 31.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 14.6% | 4.5% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9% | 10.6% | 1.6% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.4% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 7.5% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -9.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 4.5% | 10.2% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -23.6% |
| Other | 7% | 3.1% | -3.9% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.4% | 98.9% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
In this area, 91.8% 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 | 97.3% | 91.8% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 7.8% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 91.8% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 3.9% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.7% | 76.7% | -22.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 8.4% | 1.3% | 7.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 33.8% | 13.5% | 20.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 53.2% | 46.2% | 7.0% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Meadow was 29.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.9% lower than the Normanton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Meadow has the 5th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Normanton and the 165th lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 22.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 The Meadow, Normanton, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2021-11-05 | £68,164 |
| 2 The Meadow, Normanton, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2021-03-26 | £118,826 |
| 4 The Meadow, Normanton, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2020-06-15 | £119,951 |
| 4 The Meadow, Normanton, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2014-07-18 | £122,339 |
WF6 1NF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Retired | 54 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Castle Nursery School 255A Barnsley Road , WF1 5NU | 3out of 4 | 5,281 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newlands Primary School Wakefield Road , WF6 1BB | 2out of 4 | 596 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton Junior Academy Church Lane , WF6 1EY | 3out of 4 | 1,214 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School High Street , WF6 1NR | 4out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Streethouse, Junior, Infant and Nursery Whinney Lane , Streethouse WF7 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,633 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Beckbridge Lane , WF6 2HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,649 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,101 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton Academy High Street , Crofton WF4 1NF | 2out of 4 | 3,798 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy City Fields Warmfield View , WF1 4SF | 4out of 4 | 3,988 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 | 4,424 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 | 1,395 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Springfield Centre Pontefract Road , Crofton WF4 1LL | 3out of 4 | 2,795 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy Lane School Ivy Lane School , Ivy Lane WF1 4AZ | - not rated | 4,528 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland Primary School Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4BA | 4out of 4 | 4,881 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowcroft School 24 Bar Lane , WF1 4AD | - not rated | 4,945 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 | 380 yd | |
| Hark to Mopsey Inn | Wakefield Road, Normanton | 709 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browns Fisheries | 64 Queen Elizabeth Drive, Normanton | 316 yd | |
| Grub Hub | 58, 58-58A Queen Elizabeth Drive | 318 yd | |
| Asian Kitchen | 156 Wakefield Road, Normanton | 850 yd | |
| Royal Balti | 166 Wakefield Road, Normanton | 850 yd | |
| Chun Chun | 11 Dalefield Road, Normanton | 943 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 66 Queen Elizabeth Drive, Normanton | 316 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut Drive Walnut Drive | grass pitches | 163 yd |
| Normanton Knights Arlfc SOUTH STREET | grass pitches | 263 yd |
| Newlands Playing Field SANDERSON AVENUE | grass pitches | 789 yd |
| Snydale Road Park CYPRESS ROAD | grass pitches | 950 yd |
| Freeston Academy FAVELL AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,064 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% |
| Median download speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.