Overview of WF6 1WW

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Gleneagles Court is in Normanton and in Wakefield district. WF6 1WW is located in the Normanton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford. This postcode has been in use since 2002-09-01.

StreetScan combines information about Gleneagles Court, Normanton, WF6 1WW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: WF6 1WD, WF6 1WN, WF6 1UW, WF6 1WP, WF6 1UP, WF6 1UN, WF6 1WA, WF6 1WU, WF6 1RZ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF6 1WW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50%48.8%-1.2% 51.0% -2.2%
Male50%51.2%1.2% 49.0% 2.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single33.5%32.2%-1.3% 37.9% -5.7%
Married: Opposite sex52%47.7%-4.3% 44.2% 3.5%
Married: Same sex0.8%0%-0.8% 0.3% -0.3%
Separated2.8%2.9%0.1% 2.2% 0.7%
Divorced10.1%13.8%3.7% 9.1% 4.7%
Widowed0.8%3.3%2.5% 6.1% -2.8%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health60.5%54.8%-5.7% 48.4% 6.4%
Good health32.2%32.8%0.6% 33.6% -0.8%
Fair health6.1%10.5%4.4% 12.7% -2.2%
Bad health1.3%1.5%0.2% 4.0% -2.5%
Very bad health0%0.3%0.3% 1.2% -0.9%

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 1WW this area, 8.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications7.7%8.3%0.6% 18.2% -9.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 16.5%11.7%-4.8% 9.6% 2.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels20.2%10.8%-9.4% 13.4% -2.6%
Apprenticeship2.4%7.5%5.1% 5.3% 2.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels19.8%22.1%2.3% 16.9% 5.2%
Degree or Similar30.2%35.8%5.6% 33.8% 2.0%
Other3.2%3.8%0.6% 2.8% 1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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)
Chinese1.6%1.6%0.0% 0.7% 0.9%
Indian3.2%0%-3.2% 3.1% -3.1%
Pakistani0.3%1.6%1.3% 2.7% -1.1%
Mixed White and Asian0.3%1.6%1.3% 0.8% 0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.3%0%-0.3% 0.9% -0.9%
White94.3%95%0.7% 81.4% 13.6%
Other0%0.3%0.3% 1.6% -1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom92.4%95%2.6% 83.2% 11.8%
European Union4.8%4.7%-0.1% 6.1% -1.4%
Africa0.3%0%-0.3% 2.7% -2.7%
Middle East and Asia2.5%0.3%-2.2% 5.6% -5.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK92.4%94.4%2.0% 83.2% 11.2%
10+ Years0.3%4%3.7% 9.8% -5.8%
5-10 Years3.5%0.3%-3.2% 2.9% -2.6%
2-5 Years1%1.2%0.2% 2.2% -1.0%
Less than 2 years2.9%0%-2.9% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom86.4% 76.7% 9.7%
Poland3.7% 1.3% 2.4%
Romania0.9% 0.9% 0.0%
Other EU countries1.2% 1.5% -0.3%
No passport held7.7% 13.5% -5.8%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion50.6% 37.2% 13.4%
Christian41.6% 46.2% -4.6%
Muslim1.2% 6.5% -5.3%
Other religion0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Not answered6.2% 6.0% 0.2%

Safety

Is Gleneagles Court Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gleneagles Court was 21.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.6% lower than the Altofts and Whitwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Gleneagles Court has the 19th lowest crime rate of 114 local areas in Altofts and Whitwood and the 98th lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.4%.



🔎 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 1WW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Gleneagles Court are based on 121 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 Gleneagles Court, Normanton, WF6 1WW

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF6 1WW

Average Price
£204,425
Semi-Detached
£215,616
Terraced
£187,801
Detached
£225,838
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Gleneagles Court

Average Price
£213,702
Semi-Detached
£225,797
Terraced
£195,632
Detached
£229,244
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Gleneagles CourtStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
18 Gleneagles Court, Normanton, West Yorkshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£170,0002025-03-28 £168,523
22 Gleneagles Court, Normanton, West Yorkshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£148,0002025-01-31 £148,434
36 Gleneagles Court, Normanton, West Yorkshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£167,5002024-09-20 £171,270
16 Gleneagles Court, Normanton, West Yorkshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£162,0002024-04-08 £169,769
3 Gleneagles Court, Normanton, West Yorkshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£215,0002023-06-27 £232,102
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF6 1WW

Employment

WF6 1WW 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee133
Retired32
Part-Time Employee26
Self-Employed20
Student (economically inactive)11
Looking after home or family8
Long-Term Sick or disabled5
Other4
Unemployed3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles34
Manufacturing29
Education19
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security19
Construction18
Professional, scientific and technical activities14
Human health and social work activities14
Transport and storage11
Financial and insurance activities11
Real estate activities8
Information and communication7
Other4
Administrative and support service activities3
Accommodation and food service activities2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1

Schools

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 4 570 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School
High Street , WF6 1NR
4out of 4 933 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Normanton Junior Academy
Church Lane , WF6 1EY
3out of 4 1,122 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Normanton Common Primary Academy
Castleford Road , WF6 1QU
3out of 4 1,207 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Newlands Primary School
Wakefield Road , WF6 1BB
2out of 4 1,461 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Outwood Academy Freeston
Favell Avenue , WF6 1HZ
2out of 4 718 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 2,992 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The Featherstone Academy
Pontefract Road , WF7 5AJ
3out of 4 5,022 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Crofton Academy
High Street , Crofton WF4 1NF
2out of 4 5,222 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Outwood Academy City Fields
Warmfield View , WF1 4SF
4out of 4 5,370 yd Academy converter Not Applicable 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 846 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
The Springfield Centre
Pontefract Road , Crofton WF4 1LL
3out of 4 4,279 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
High Well School
Rook Hill Road , WF8 2DD
3out of 4 4,887 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kingsland Primary School
Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4BA
4out of 4 5,073 yd Community special school Yes 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
Compass Group @ HowdensSheridan House, Don Pedro Avenue288 yd
The Duck Egg Bakery (Tea Room)262 Castleford Road, Normanton1,006 yd
The KitchenThe Well Project At Haw Hill Park, Castleford Road1,089 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
New Carlton Social ClubCarlton Green, Normanton807 yd
Hopetown Liberal ClubNelson Street, Normanton907 yd
Black Swan1 Castleford Road, Normanton1,089 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Bakeaway TakeawayUnit 9, Beckbridge Industrial Estate518 yd
Lucky Dragon142 Castleford Road, Normanton942 yd
Parkside Fisheries159 Castleford Road, Normanton965 yd
Wonderful256-260 Castleford Road, Normanton1,006 yd
The Fish Bar312 Castleford Road, Normanton1,060 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
St John The Baptist Catholic Primary School
BECKBRIDGE LANE
grass pitches678 yd
Ultra Flex Normanton
RIPLEY DRIVE
health and fitness suite689 yd
Snydale Road Park
CYPRESS ROAD
grass pitches777 yd
Freeston Academy
FAVELL AVENUE
grass pitches, health and fitness suite822 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 speed75.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed181.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed30.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed115 Mbit/s

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