Snydale Close, Normanton, WF6 1ST

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF6 1ST is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.4%	51.2%	-0.2%	51.0%	0.2%
Male	48.6%	48.8%	0.2%	49.0%	-0.2%

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 vicinity of WF6 1ST there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.4% 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	17.3%	15.8%	-1.5%	37.9%	-22.1%
Married: Opposite sex	68.8%	68.4%	-0.4%	44.2%	24.2%
Separated	1.7%	1.9%	0.2%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	3.9%	4.2%	0.3%	9.1%	-4.9%
Widowed	8.2%	9.8%	1.6%	6.1%	3.7%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	43.6%	38.9%	-4.7%	48.4%	-9.5%
Good health	31.7%	36.1%	4.4%	33.6%	2.5%
Fair health	18.1%	19.3%	1.2%	12.7%	6.6%
Bad health	5%	4.1%	-0.9%	4.0%	0.1%
Very bad health	1.5%	1.6%	0.1%	1.2%	0.4%

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.

In the area around WF6 1ST this area, 28.8% 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	29.9%	28.8%	-1.1%	18.2%	10.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.8%	10.7%	-0.1%	9.6%	1.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.6%	10.7%	-1.9%	13.4%	-2.7%
Apprenticeship	7.8%	8.8%	1.0%	5.3%	3.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.2%	12.6%	4.4%	16.9%	-4.3%
Degree or Similar	23.4%	26.5%	3.1%	33.8%	-7.3%
Other	7.4%	1.9%	-5.5%	2.8%	-0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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)
Chinese	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
White	99.6%	98.4%	-1.2%	81.4%	17.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.6% 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	100%	97.6%	-2.4%	83.2%	14.4%
European Union	0%	2%	2.0%	6.1%	-4.1%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.4%	0.4%	5.6%	-5.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.6%	97.6%	-2.0%	83.2%	14.4%
10+ Years	0%	1.6%	1.6%	9.8%	-8.2%
5-10 Years	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.9%	-2.1%
Less than 2 years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.9%	76.7%	1.2%
Ireland	2%	0.6%	1.4%
No passport held	20.1%	13.5%	6.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	22.2%	37.2%	-15.0%
Christian	73.3%	46.2%	27.1%
Buddhist	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	2.9%	6.0%	-3.1%

Safety

Is Snydale Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Snydale Close was 39.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.8% lower than the Altofts and Whitwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Snydale Close has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 114 local areas in Altofts and Whitwood and the 236th lowest crime rate of 1,126 local areas in Wakefield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.8%.

🔎 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 1ST, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Snydale Close are based on 6 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 Snydale Close, Normanton, WF6 1ST

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF6 1ST

Average Price
£333,924

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£333,924

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Snydale Close

Average Price
£351,243

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£351,243

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Snydale CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Snydale Close, Normanton, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2020-11-09	£349,098
7 Snydale Close, Normanton, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£207,950	2013-12-13	£356,583
10 Snydale Close, Normanton, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£147,000	2012-06-14	£254,573
14 Snydale Close, Normanton, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£249,950	2006-08-03	£397,337
14 Snydale Close, Normanton, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£115,000	2001-11-30	£377,085

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF6 1ST

Employment

WF6 1ST area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 1ST area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 56% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	119
Full-Time Employee	46
Part-Time Employee	14
Long-Term Sick or disabled	14
Self-Employed	12
Looking after home or family	5
Unemployed	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Student (economically inactive)	1
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Education	17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Human health and social work activities	11
Manufacturing	10
Construction	9
Transport and storage	8
Other	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Mining and quarrying	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Real estate activities	2
Information and communication	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

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	5,069 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	235 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Beckbridge Lane , WF6 2HZ	- not rated	235 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School High Street , WF6 1NR	- not rated	517 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Normanton Junior School Church Lane , WF6 1EY	- not rated	705 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Normanton Junior Academy Church Lane , WF6 1EY	3out of 4	710 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	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	972 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Three Lane Ends Middle School Methley Road , Three Lane Ends WF10 1PN	- not rated	4,193 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	327 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Freeston Business and Enterprise College Favell Avenue , WF6 1HZ	- not rated	327 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Freeston Favell Avenue , WF6 1HZ	- not rated	400 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	3,402 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	3,402 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	427 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Grange School Methley Rd , WF10 1PN	- not rated	4,151 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Enrich Academy Pontefract Road , Crofton WF4 1LL	2out of 4	4,202 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Springfield Centre Pontefract Road , Crofton WF4 1LL	- not rated	4,202 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Priory School Pontefract Road , Crofton WF4 1LL	- not rated	4,307 yd	Community special school	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	Distance
The Kitchen	The Well Project At Haw Hill Park, Castleford Road	590 yd
Compass Group @ Howdens	Sheridan House, Don Pedro Avenue	726 yd
Kitty's Hut	Normanton Town Hall, High Street	760 yd
Thursday Chat Club	Normanton Town Hall, High Street	760 yd
Trennerys Cafe	50 High Street, Normanton	783 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
New Carlton Social Club	Carlton Green, Normanton	401 yd
Black Swan	1 Castleford Road, Normanton	590 yd
Hopetown Liberal Club	Nelson Street, Normanton	649 yd
Normanton Conservative Club	8 West Street, Normanton	964 yd
The Junction Inn	Market Place, Normanton	979 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lucky Dragon	142 Castleford Road, Normanton	551 yd
Taste of China	5 Dalefield Avenue, Normanton	614 yd
Parkside Fisheries	159 Castleford Road, Normanton	627 yd
Bakeaway Takeaway	Unit 9, Beckbridge Industrial Estate	770 yd
Chun Chun	11 Dalefield Road, Normanton	784 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
ASDA	High Street, Normanton		706 yd
Lidl	Altofts Road, Normanton		973 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St John The Baptist Catholic Primary School BECKBRIDGE LANE	grass pitches	234 yd
Freeston Academy FAVELL AVENUE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	403 yd
Haw Hill Park CASTLEFORD ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	675 yd
Snydale Road Park CYPRESS ROAD	grass pitches	722 yd
Ultra Flex Normanton RIPLEY DRIVE	health and fitness suite	729 yd
Newlands Playing Field SANDERSON AVENUE	grass pitches	963 yd
Normanton Leisure MARKET STREET	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,032 yd
Fitness Zone BENSON LANE	health and fitness suite	1,050 yd

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/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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	68 Mbit/s
Average download speed	79.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	14.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of WF6 1ST