Norwood Street is in Normanton and in Wakefield district. WF6 1RB 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 Norwood Street, Normanton, WF6 1RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF6 1RA, WF6 1RP, WF6 1QF, WF6 1QY, WF6 1RG, WF6 1RD, WF6 1QZ, WF6 1QU, WF6 1RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF6 1RB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 48.8% | 48.1% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 51.2% | 51.9% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 1RB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.1% 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 | 38.8% | 48.1% | 9.3% | 37.9% | 10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.8% | 36.3% | -7.5% | 44.2% | -7.9% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 9.4% | -2.9% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 | 49.1% | 41.3% | -7.8% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 39.3% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 5.7% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 17.5% | 7.0% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 1.5% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 1RB this area, 31.1% 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 16.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.4% | 31.1% | 5.7% | 18.2% | 12.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 6.8% | -9.1% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 14.9% | -6.1% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 12.4% | 9.5% | 5.3% | 7.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 16.8% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17% | 16.1% | -0.9% | 33.8% | -17.7% |
| Other | 6.5% | 1.9% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 94.5% | 96.6% | 2.1% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 85.4% 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 | 90.7% | 85.4% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 12.1% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 85.4% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 4.4% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 3.4% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.8% | 76.7% | -8.9% |
| Poland | 5.4% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Romania | 4.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 20.5% | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norwood Street was 65.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.2% lower than the Altofts and Whitwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Norwood Street has the 50th lowest crime rate of 114 local areas in Altofts and Whitwood and the 437th lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Norwood Street, Normanton, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2025-03-05 | £138,784 |
| 43 Norwood Street, Normanton, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £158,500 | 2025-01-24 | £158,964 |
| 3 Norwood Street, Normanton, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2025-01-08 | £120,352 |
| 19 Norwood Street, Normanton, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-05-13 | £146,565 |
| 23 Norwood Street, Normanton, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-05-05 | £127,975 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 80 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Beckbridge Lane , WF6 2HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School High Street , WF6 1NR | 4out of 4 | 1,312 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton Junior Academy Church Lane , WF6 1EY | 3out of 4 | 1,602 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton Altofts Junior School Ash Tree Gardens , Altofts WF6 2NF | 3out of 4 | 1,807 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 | 1,602 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 | 3,290 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Academy Ferrybridge Road , WF10 4JQ | 3out of 4 | 4,835 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 | 1,328 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland Primary School Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4BA | 4out of 4 | 4,470 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Well School Rook Hill Road , WF8 2DD | 3out of 4 | 5,368 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Springfield Centre Pontefract Road , Crofton WF4 1LL | 3out of 4 | 5,438 yd | Pupil referral unit | 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 | 391 yd | |
| Compass Group Uk & Ireland Ltd | Nhs Supply Chain Unipart, Foxbridge Way | 467 yd | |
| Waste Care Canteen | Waste Care Group, Tyler Close | 876 yd | |
| Canteen | Rolf C Hagen (Uk) Ltd, California Drive | 891 yd | |
| Whitwood Cafe Diner | California Drive, Castleford | 891 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopetown Liberal Club | Nelson Street, Normanton | 674 yd | |
| New Carlton Social Club | Carlton Green, Normanton | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anisa's | 315 Castleford Road, Normanton | 159 yd | |
| Junction 31 | 339, 339-339A Castleford Road | 159 yd | |
| The Fish Bar | 312 Castleford Road, Normanton | 274 yd | |
| Wonderful | 256-260 Castleford Road, Normanton | 391 yd | |
| Parkside Fisheries | 159 Castleford Road, Normanton | 791 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Zone BENSON LANE | health and fitness suite | 229 yd |
| Ultra Flex Normanton RIPLEY DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 586 yd |
| Haw Hill Park CASTLEFORD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 965 yd |
| St John The Baptist Catholic Primary School BECKBRIDGE LANE | grass pitches | 1,077 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 | 45 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.