Mill Lane is in Normanton and in Leeds district. WF6 1RE is located in the Altofts and Whitwood 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 Mill Lane, Normanton, WF6 1RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF6 1RE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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% | 48.4% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 51.2% | 51.6% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 1RE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.2% 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% | 52.2% | 13.4% | 37.9% | 14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.8% | 32.8% | -11.0% | 44.2% | -11.4% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 10.2% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.1% | 54.5% | 5.4% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 32.3% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 12.1% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 0.4% | -3.7% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.4% | 15.1% | -10.3% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 11.4% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 18.4% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5.9% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 23.8% | 12.6% | 16.9% | 6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 17% | 23.8% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 6.5% | 1.6% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 94.5% | 95.3% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 88.8% 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% | 88.8% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 6.6% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 88.8% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mill Lane was 76.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.7% lower than the Altofts and Whitwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mill Lane has the 57th highest crime rate of 114 local areas in Altofts and Whitwood and the 509th lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Gilcar Villas, Normanton, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2011-03-14 | £264,867 |
| The Bungalow Mill Lane, Normanton, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2004-10-22 | £216,005 |
| The Bungalow Mill Lane, Normanton, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £53,000 | 1997-07-17 | £211,793 |
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| 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 | 787 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Beckbridge Lane , WF6 2HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,662 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School High Street , WF6 1NR | 4out of 4 | 1,802 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton Altofts Junior School Ash Tree Gardens , Altofts WF6 2NF | 3out of 4 | 1,929 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Martin Frobisher Infant School Church Road , Altofts WF6 2NU | 4out of 4 | 1,951 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 | 2,198 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 | 3,817 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Academy Ferrybridge Road , WF10 4JQ | 3out of 4 | 4,779 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royds Academy Pennington Lane , Oulton LS26 8EX | - not rated | 4,883 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,851 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland Primary School Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4BA | 4out of 4 | 4,057 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canteen | Rolf C Hagen (Uk) Ltd, California Drive | 546 yd | |
| Whitwood Cafe Diner | California Drive, Castleford | 546 yd | |
| Apple Vending & Catering Services | Warburtons, Express Way Wakefield Europort | 972 yd | |
| Compass Group Uk & Ireland Ltd | CDC1, ASDA Distribution Centre | 973 yd | |
| Canteen @ | Evo Group, Express Way Wakefield Europort | 973 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anisa's | 315 Castleford Road, Normanton | 834 yd | |
| Junction 31 | 339, 339-339A Castleford Road | 834 yd | |
| The Fish Bar | 312 Castleford Road, Normanton | 929 yd | |
| Wonderful | 256-260 Castleford Road, Normanton | 1,002 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Church Road Playing Fields CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 810 yd |
| Fitness Zone BENSON LANE | health and fitness suite | 847 yd |
| Whitwood Golf Course ALTOFTS LANE | golf | 983 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.