Lytham Close is in Normanton and in Wakefield district. WF6 1UJ is located in the Normanton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford. This postcode has been in use since 1999-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lytham Close, Normanton, WF6 1UJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF6 1UL, WF6 1UH, WF6 1UQ, WF6 1WF, WF6 1WB, WF6 1UG, WF6 1WG, WF6 1WE, WF6 1WA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF6 1UJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.1% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.9% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of WF6 1UJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.2% 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 | 22.8% | 26.2% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.3% | 61.2% | -4.1% | 44.2% | 17.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.5% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 7.9% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (91.1%) 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 | 65.8% | 59.5% | -6.3% | 48.4% | 11.1% |
| Good health | 25.8% | 31.6% | 5.8% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 6.6% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.1% | 11.6% | 3.5% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 7.5% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 25.3% | 20.2% | -5.1% | 13.4% | 6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6.1% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 20.8% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.9% | 32.4% | 1.5% | 33.8% | -1.4% |
| Other | 5% | 1.4% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% 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 | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 3.5% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.4% | 93.7% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 12.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 93.9% | 94.7% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 95.3% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.2% | 76.7% | 17.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.3% | 37.2% | -4.9% |
| Christian | 60.2% | 46.2% | 14.0% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lytham Close was 18.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.3% lower than the Altofts and Whitwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lytham Close has the 9th lowest crime rate of 114 local areas in Altofts and Whitwood and the 67th lowest crime rate of 1,126 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Lytham Close, Normanton, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £302,500 | 2024-09-20 | £313,593 |
| 10 Lytham Close, Normanton, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £323,000 | 2024-04-19 | £347,233 |
| 10 Lytham Close, Normanton, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £233,000 | 2024-01-22 | £250,481 |
| 12 Lytham Close, Normanton, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £256,000 | 2018-11-16 | £353,733 |
| 7 Lytham Close, Normanton, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2015-03-12 | £367,604 |
WF6 1UJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
WF6 1UJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 148 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 52 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 25 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 1,021 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Beckbridge Lane , WF6 2HZ | - not rated | 1,021 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School High Street , WF6 1NR | - not rated | 1,361 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton Junior School Church Lane , WF6 1EY | - not rated | 1,507 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton Junior Academy Church Lane , WF6 1EY | 3out of 4 | 1,513 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 | 1,503 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Lane Ends Middle School Methley Road , Three Lane Ends WF10 1PN | - not rated | 4,137 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 | 963 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Freeston Business and Enterprise College Favell Avenue , WF6 1HZ | - not rated | 963 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Freeston Favell Avenue , WF6 1HZ | - not rated | 1,043 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 | 2,661 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 | 2,661 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New College Pontefract Park Lane , WF8 4QR | - not rated | 5,168 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Pontefract Park Lane , WF8 4QR | - not rated | 5,168 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | 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 | 1,267 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School Methley Rd , WF10 1PN | - not rated | 4,105 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Enrich Academy Pontefract Road , Crofton WF4 1LL | 2out of 4 | 4,190 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Springfield Centre Pontefract Road , Crofton WF4 1LL | - not rated | 4,190 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory School Pontefract Road , Crofton WF4 1LL | - not rated | 4,302 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 | 474 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Keys Hotel | New Road, Old Snydale | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakeaway Takeaway | Unit 9, Beckbridge Industrial Estate | 764 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Snydale Road Park CYPRESS ROAD | grass pitches | 800 yd |
| Ultra Flex Normanton RIPLEY DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 996 yd |
| St John The Baptist Catholic Primary School BECKBRIDGE LANE | grass pitches | 1,020 yd |
| Freeston Academy FAVELL AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,043 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 348.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 48.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.