Normanton View is in Normanton and in Wakefield district. WF6 1PJ 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 Normanton View, Normanton, WF6 1PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF6 1PL, WF6 1PH, WF6 1PN, WF6 1BX, WF6 1HR, WF6 1BT, WF6 1PP, WF6 1HP, WF6 1BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF6 1PJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 50.6% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 48.1% | 49.4% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 32.8% | 34.8% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.4% | 33.1% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -11.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 16.9% | 19.3% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 10.2% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 8.8% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 (67.1%) 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 | 35.5% | 36.2% | 0.7% | 48.4% | -12.2% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 30.9% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 23.5% | 5.8% | 12.7% | 10.8% |
| Bad health | 13.9% | 7% | -6.9% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 1PJ this area, 35% 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 13.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.3% | 35% | -7.3% | 18.2% | 16.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 13.9% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 13.9% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 7.8% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 13.9% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.8% | 13.3% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -20.5% |
| Other | 6.3% | 2.2% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.7% | 95.9% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 93.4% 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 | 92.2% | 93.4% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 5.8% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 93% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.5% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 1.6% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.2% | 76.7% | -19.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 5.8% | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| No passport held | 36.6% | 13.5% | 23.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.7% | 37.2% | 8.5% |
| Christian | 49.4% | 46.2% | 3.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Normanton View was 92.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.6% lower than the Normanton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Normanton View has the 14th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Normanton and the 518th highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Normanton View, Normanton, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-10-03 | £174,852 |
| 43 Normanton View, Normanton, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,500 | 2023-04-27 | £177,747 |
| 15 Normanton View, Normanton, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-12-21 | £188,477 |
| 15 Normanton View, Normanton, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2021-11-02 | £132,937 |
| 23 Normanton View, Normanton, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2021-09-29 | £146,113 |
WF6 1PJ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newlands Primary School Wakefield Road , WF6 1BB | 2out of 4 | 507 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton Junior Academy Church Lane , WF6 1EY | 3out of 4 | 526 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School High Street , WF6 1NR | 4out of 4 | 655 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Beckbridge Lane , WF6 2HZ | 3out of 4 | 806 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton Altofts Junior School Ash Tree Gardens , Altofts WF6 2NF | 3out of 4 | 1,436 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 | 265 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 | 3,888 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy City Fields Warmfield View , WF1 4SF | 4out of 4 | 4,442 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton Academy High Street , Crofton WF4 1NF | 2out of 4 | 4,599 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 | 582 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Springfield Centre Pontefract Road , Crofton WF4 1LL | 3out of 4 | 3,608 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland Primary School Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4BA | 4out of 4 | 4,613 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy Lane School Ivy Lane School , Ivy Lane WF1 4AZ | - not rated | 4,944 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowcroft School 24 Bar Lane , WF1 4AD | - not rated | 5,251 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kitchen | The Well Project At Haw Hill Park, Castleford Road | 893 yd | |
| Trennerys Cafe | 50 High Street, Normanton | 905 yd | |
| Corner Kitchen | 1-3 High Street, Normanton | 937 yd | |
| Sliced | 73 High Street, Normanton | 942 yd | |
| Gem's Bistro | 45 High Street, Normanton | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hark to Mopsey Inn | Wakefield Road, Normanton | 668 yd | |
| St Johns Terrace Working Mens Club | Queen Elizabeth Drive, Normanton | 867 yd | |
| Black Swan | 1 Castleford Road, Normanton | 893 yd | |
| Normanton Conservative Club | 8 West Street, Normanton | 908 yd | |
| New Carlton Social Club | Carlton Green, Normanton | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste of China | 5 Dalefield Avenue, Normanton | 389 yd | |
| Chun Chun | 11 Dalefield Road, Normanton | 425 yd | |
| Grub Hub | 58, 58-58A Queen Elizabeth Drive | 533 yd | |
| Browns Fisheries | 64 Queen Elizabeth Drive, Normanton | 535 yd | |
| Asian Kitchen | 156 Wakefield Road, Normanton | 716 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 66 Queen Elizabeth Drive, Normanton | 535 yd | |
| ASDA | High Street, Normanton | 905 yd | |
| Lidl | Altofts Road, Normanton | 1,054 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Freeston Academy FAVELL AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 224 yd |
| Snydale Road Park CYPRESS ROAD | grass pitches | 448 yd |
| Newlands Playing Field SANDERSON AVENUE | grass pitches | 498 yd |
| St John The Baptist Catholic Primary School BECKBRIDGE LANE | grass pitches | 780 yd |
| Normanton Knights Arlfc SOUTH STREET | grass pitches | 856 yd |
| Walnut Drive Walnut Drive | grass pitches | 884 yd |
| Normanton Leisure MARKET STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 926 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 169.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.