Fairway Avenue is in Normanton and in Wakefield district. WF6 1SG is located in the Normanton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford. This postcode has been in use since 1984-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fairway Avenue, Normanton, WF6 1SG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF6 1SE, WF6 2RT, WF6 2RG, WF6 1SD, WF6 2TU, WF6 1SJ, WF6 1SF, WF6 1SH, WF6 2LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF6 1SG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 55.7% | 6.2% | 51.0% | 4.7% |
| Male | 50.5% | 44.3% | -6.2% | 49.0% | -4.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of WF6 1SG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20.5% | 18% | -2.5% | 37.9% | -19.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.4% | 65.4% | 6.0% | 44.2% | 21.2% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 6.3% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 8.5% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 | 42.9% | 39.8% | -3.1% | 48.4% | -8.6% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 40.5% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 6.9% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 17.8% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 1% | -4.7% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 1SG this area, 29.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.1% | 29.8% | 1.7% | 18.2% | 11.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 9.6% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 10.7% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 7.7% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 14% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.4% | 25% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 7.3% | 3.3% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| White | 99.7% | 97.4% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
In this area, 98% 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 | 98.8% | 98% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 98% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.4% | 76.7% | 13.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.2% | 37.2% | -12.0% |
| Christian | 67.2% | 46.2% | 21.0% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairway Avenue was 9.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.0% lower than the Altofts and Whitwood average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Fairway Avenue has the lowest crime rate of 114 local areas in Altofts and Whitwood and the 22nd lowest crime rate of 1,126 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Fairway Avenue, Normanton, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2025-08-22 | £317,743 |
| 33 Fairway Avenue, Normanton, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £277,000 | 2025-01-06 | £290,048 |
| 19 Fairway Avenue, Normanton, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2024-05-13 | £204,690 |
| 10 Fairway Avenue, Normanton, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £234,000 | 2023-10-27 | £252,455 |
| 3 Fairway Avenue, Normanton, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-01-21 | £199,111 |
WF6 1SG 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in WF6 1SG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 114 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Nursery School Lake Lock Road , Stanley WF3 4HW | - not rated | 5,204 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Beckbridge Lane , WF6 2HZ | 3out of 4 | 288 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Beckbridge Lane , WF6 2HZ | - not rated | 288 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School High Street , WF6 1NR | - not rated | 686 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton Junior School Church Lane , WF6 1EY | - not rated | 912 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton Junior Academy Church Lane , WF6 1EY | 3out of 4 | 917 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normanton Woodlands Middle School Garth Avenue , WF6 1DH | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Lane Ends Middle School Methley Road , Three Lane Ends WF10 1PN | - not rated | 3,986 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Freeston Academy Favell Avenue , WF6 1HZ | - not rated | 545 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Freeston Business and Enterprise College Favell Avenue , WF6 1HZ | - not rated | 545 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Freeston Favell Avenue , WF6 1HZ | - not rated | 623 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 | 3,208 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 | 3,208 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 613 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School Methley Rd , WF10 1PN | - not rated | 3,945 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Enrich Academy Pontefract Road , Crofton WF4 1LL | 2out of 4 | 4,378 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Springfield Centre Pontefract Road , Crofton WF4 1LL | - not rated | 4,378 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Pontefract Road , Crofton WF4 1LL | - not rated | 4,485 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Group @ Howdens | Sheridan House, Don Pedro Avenue | 521 yd | |
| The Kitchen | The Well Project At Haw Hill Park, Castleford Road | 700 yd | |
| The Duck Egg Bakery (Tea Room) | 262 Castleford Road, Normanton | 737 yd | |
| Kitty's Hut | Normanton Town Hall, High Street | 878 yd | |
| Thursday Chat Club | Normanton Town Hall, High Street | 878 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Carlton Social Club | Carlton Green, Normanton | 413 yd | |
| Hopetown Liberal Club | Nelson Street, Normanton | 561 yd | |
| Black Swan | 1 Castleford Road, Normanton | 700 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakeaway Takeaway | Unit 9, Beckbridge Industrial Estate | 541 yd | |
| Lucky Dragon | 142 Castleford Road, Normanton | 553 yd | |
| Parkside Fisheries | 159 Castleford Road, Normanton | 590 yd | |
| Wonderful | 256-260 Castleford Road, Normanton | 737 yd | |
| The Fish Bar | 312 Castleford Road, Normanton | 823 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA | High Street, Normanton | 840 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St John The Baptist Catholic Primary School BECKBRIDGE LANE | grass pitches | 288 yd |
| Ultra Flex Normanton RIPLEY DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 523 yd |
| Freeston Academy FAVELL AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 627 yd |
| Haw Hill Park CASTLEFORD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 705 yd |
| Snydale Road Park CYPRESS ROAD | grass pitches | 851 yd |
| Fitness Zone BENSON LANE | health and fitness suite | 899 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 | 37.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.