Overview of WF6 1RG

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Coronation Street is in Normanton and in Wakefield district. WF6 1RG is located in the Normanton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford. This postcode has been in use since 2001-12-01.

StreetScan combines information about Coronation Street, Normanton, WF6 1RG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WF6 1QZ, WF6 1QY, WF6 1RJ, WF6 1QF, WF6 1RB, WF6 1JD, WF6 1QU, WF6 1SB, WF6 1RA.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF6 1RG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female47.6%50.3%2.7% 51.0% -0.7%
Male52.4%49.7%-2.7% 49.0% 0.7%

Partnership Status

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 1RG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.8% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single34.4%43.8%9.4% 37.9% 5.9%
Married: Opposite sex40.6%33.7%-6.9% 44.2% -10.5%
Separated1.8%4%2.2% 2.2% 1.8%
Divorced14.3%14.9%0.6% 9.1% 5.8%
Widowed8.9%3.7%-5.2% 6.1% -2.4%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health32%43.9%11.9% 48.4% -4.5%
Good health39.4%34.6%-4.8% 33.6% 1.0%
Fair health15.2%15.5%0.3% 12.7% 2.8%
Bad health9.7%4.7%-5.0% 4.0% 0.7%
Very bad health3.7%1.2%-2.5% 1.2% 0.0%

Education and Qualifications

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications42%27.7%-14.3% 18.2% 9.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 13.4%11.2%-2.2% 9.6% 1.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels15.2%13.9%-1.3% 13.4% 0.5%
Apprenticeship1.8%6.1%4.3% 5.3% 0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels10.3%14.1%3.8% 16.9% -2.8%
Degree or Similar12.1%23.7%11.6% 33.8% -10.1%
Other5.4%3.2%-2.2% 2.8% 0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese2.2%0.4%-1.8% 0.7% -0.3%
Indian0%0.6%0.6% 3.1% -2.5%
Pakistani2.6%1.2%-1.4% 2.7% -1.5%
Black African0%2.3%2.3% 2.5% -0.2%
Other Black0%0.2%0.2% 0.5% -0.3%
Mixed White and Asian0%0.8%0.8% 0.8% 0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.4%0%-0.4% 0.9% -0.9%
Mixed Other0.7%0%-0.7% 0.8% -0.8%
White94.1%92.8%-1.3% 81.4% 11.4%
Roma0%0.2%0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
Arab0%0.2%0.2% 0.6% -0.4%
Other0%1.2%1.2% 1.6% -0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 79.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom92.2%79.6%-12.6% 83.2% -3.6%
European Union5.6%16.9%11.3% 6.1% 10.8%
Africa0%2.1%2.1% 2.7% -0.6%
Middle East and Asia2.2%1.4%-0.8% 5.6% -4.2%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK91.8%79.8%-12.0% 83.2% -3.4%
10+ Years3%8.3%5.3% 9.8% -1.5%
5-10 Years1.1%5.6%4.5% 2.9% 2.7%
2-5 Years1.5%4.8%3.3% 2.2% 2.6%
Less than 2 years2.6%1.7%-0.9% 1.9% -0.2%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom64.5% 76.7% -12.2%
Italy0.6% 0.6% 0.0%
Lithuania0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Poland12.8% 1.3% 11.5%
Romania2.1% 0.9% 1.2%
Other EU countries2.3% 1.5% 0.8%
Central and Western Africa0.8% 0.3% 0.5%
Southern Asia0.6% 1.2% -0.6%
No passport held15.7% 13.5% 2.2%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion40.1% 37.2% 2.9%
Christian49.8% 46.2% 3.6%
Hindu0.6% 1.7% -1.1%
Muslim2.1% 6.5% -4.4%
Other religion1% 0.6% 0.4%
Not answered6.4% 6.0% 0.4%

Safety

Is Coronation Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Coronation Street was 163.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.7% higher than the Altofts and Whitwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Coronation Street has the 12th highest crime rate of 114 local areas in Altofts and Whitwood and the 246th highest crime rate of 1,126 local areas in Wakefield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 84.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.9%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£44,800
Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in WF6 1RG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Coronation Street are based on 14 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wakefield.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Coronation Street, Normanton, WF6 1RG

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF6 1RG

Average Price
£189,136
Semi-Detached
£197,692
Terraced
£186,283
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Coronation Street

Average Price
£203,362
Semi-Detached
£208,928
Terraced
£200,270
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Coronation Street

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
14 Coronation Street, Normanton, West Yorkshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£140,0002020-10-09 £191,979
14 Coronation Street, Normanton, West Yorkshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£110,0002015-07-08 £178,560
20 Coronation Street, Normanton, West Yorkshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£100,0002012-11-21 £176,962
16 Coronation Street, Normanton, West Yorkshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£120,0002011-06-30 £209,555
14 Coronation Street, Normanton, West Yorkshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£99,9502004-02-27 £217,646
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF6 1RG

Employment

WF6 1RG 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee185
Retired48
Part-Time Employee46
Long-Term Sick or disabled22
Other17
Self-Employed17
Looking after home or family15
Student (economically inactive)13
Full-Time Student (with or without job)8
Unemployed6

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles27
Manufacturing19
Education15
Human health and social work activities12
Transport and storage12
Construction11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security9
Administrative and support service activities9
Accommodation and food service activities9
Financial and insurance activities5
Other4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 2
Mining and quarrying1
Professional, scientific and technical activities1
Real estate activities1
Information and communication1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Stanley Nursery School
Lake Lock Road , Stanley WF3 4HW
- not rated 5,248 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Normanton Common Primary Academy
Castleford Road , WF6 1QU
3out of 4 234 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Normanton Common Primary School
Castleford Road , WF6 1QU
- not rated 234 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Beckbridge Lane , WF6 2HZ
3out of 4 1,006 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Beckbridge Lane , WF6 2HZ
- not rated 1,006 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School
High Street , WF6 1NR
- not rated 1,329 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Normanton Woodlands Middle School
Garth Avenue , WF6 1DH
- not rated 2,101 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Three Lane Ends Middle School
Methley Road , Three Lane Ends WF10 1PN
- not rated 3,049 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Freeston Academy
Favell Avenue , WF6 1HZ
- not rated 1,485 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Freeston Business and Enterprise College
Favell Avenue , WF6 1HZ
- not rated 1,485 yd Voluntary controlled school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Outwood Academy Freeston
Favell Avenue , WF6 1HZ
- not rated 1,548 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 3,070 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Wilfrid's Catholic High School and Sixth Form College: With Speech and Language Resource
Cutsyke Road , Featherstone WF7 6BD
- not rated 3,070 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
TLG Wakefield
Parish Rooms , Snydale Road WF6 1HY
- not rated 1,327 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
The Grange School
Methley Rd , WF10 1PN
- not rated 3,005 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kingsland Primary School
Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4BA
4out of 4 4,686 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Stanley West Hall School
Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4BA
- not rated 4,686 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Enrich Academy
Pontefract Road , Crofton WF4 1LL
2out of 4 5,356 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Duck Egg Bakery (Tea Room)262 Castleford Road, Normanton355 yd
Compass Group Uk & Ireland LtdNhs Supply Chain Unipart, Foxbridge Way404 yd
Waste Care CanteenWaste Care Group, Tyler Close765 yd
Compass Group Uk & Ireland LtdASDA Distribution (Wakefield ADC), 3 Foxbridge Way872 yd
Normanton Cafe LimitedLoscoe Close, Normanton872 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Hopetown Liberal ClubNelson Street, Normanton634 yd
New Carlton Social ClubCarlton Green, Normanton916 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Anisa's315 Castleford Road, Normanton160 yd
Junction 31339, 339-339A Castleford Road160 yd
The Fish Bar312 Castleford Road, Normanton237 yd
Wonderful256-260 Castleford Road, Normanton355 yd
Bakeaway TakeawayUnit 9, Beckbridge Industrial Estate662 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Fitness Zone
BENSON LANE
health and fitness suite238 yd
Ultra Flex Normanton
RIPLEY DRIVE
health and fitness suite467 yd
Haw Hill Park
CASTLEFORD ROAD
grass pitches, tennis courts954 yd
St John The Baptist Catholic Primary School
BECKBRIDGE LANE
grass pitches1,007 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed54.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed139.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed13.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed15 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.