Garden Street is in Normanton and in Wakefield district. WF6 2AH is located in the Normanton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Garden Street, Normanton, WF6 2AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF6 2AQ, WF6 2DE, WF6 2AF, WF6 2DB, WF6 2AB, WF6 1AB, WF6 1EH, WF6 2AD, WF6 2DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF6 2AH is primarily male, with 55.4% of the population 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.4% | 44.6% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -6.4% |
| Male | 55.6% | 55.4% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 6.4% |
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 2AH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.1% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.8% | 58.1% | 15.3% | 37.9% | 20.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.6% | 24.4% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -19.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 3.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 11% | -2.5% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 2.1% | -8.0% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 | 33.5% | 45.8% | 12.3% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 42.1% | 36.2% | -5.9% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 12% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 5.1% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 33.3% | 22.5% | -10.8% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 12.6% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 11.3% | -6.6% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 10.9% | 8.4% | 5.3% | 5.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 16% | 8.1% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.8% | 24.9% | 11.1% | 33.8% | -8.9% |
| Other | 9.1% | 1.7% | -7.4% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 93.7% | 86.2% | -7.5% | 81.4% | 4.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 53.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 53.9% | -24.6% | 83.2% | -29.3% |
| European Union | 17.5% | 38.3% | 20.8% | 6.1% | 32.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.4% | 53.9% | -23.5% | 83.2% | -29.3% |
| 10+ Years | 6.3% | 15% | 8.7% | 9.8% | 5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.3% | 12.6% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 9.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 10.8% | 8.2% | 2.2% | 8.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 7.8% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 41.9% | 76.7% | -34.8% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 23.1% | 1.3% | 21.8% |
| Romania | 6.6% | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Garden Street was 374.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 256.2% higher than the Normanton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Garden Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Normanton and the 62nd highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 150.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% 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 Garden Street, Normanton, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-09-05 | £138,923 |
| 2 Garden Street, Normanton, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £154,420 | 2022-02-04 | £175,401 |
| 8 Garden Street, Normanton, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £188,950 | 2016-03-22 | £298,718 |
| 6 Garden Street, Normanton, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2006-07-31 | £274,918 |
| 8 Garden Street, Normanton, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2006-04-13 | £267,326 |
| Full-Time Employee | 161 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 51 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Transport and storage | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School High Street , WF6 1NR | 4out of 4 | 364 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton Junior Academy Church Lane , WF6 1EY | 3out of 4 | 373 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton Altofts Junior School Ash Tree Gardens , Altofts WF6 2NF | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Beckbridge Lane , WF6 2HZ | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Primary School Wakefield Road , WF6 1BB | 2out of 4 | 985 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Academy Freeston Favell Avenue , WF6 1HZ | 2out of 4 | 824 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 | 4,228 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy City Fields Warmfield View , WF1 4SF | 4out of 4 | 4,315 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crofton Academy High Street , Crofton WF4 1NF | 2out of 4 | 5,357 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royds Academy Pennington Lane , Oulton LS26 8EX | - not rated | 5,371 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 462 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland Primary School Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4BA | 4out of 4 | 3,823 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Springfield Centre Pontefract Road , Crofton WF4 1LL | 3out of 4 | 4,349 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy Lane School Ivy Lane School , Ivy Lane WF1 4AZ | - not rated | 4,754 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowcroft School 24 Bar Lane , WF1 4AD | - not rated | 4,931 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trennerys Cafe | 50 High Street, Normanton | 17 yd | |
| Sliced | 73 High Street, Normanton | 57 yd | |
| Gem's Bistro | 45 High Street, Normanton | 57 yd | |
| Corner Kitchen | 1-3 High Street, Normanton | 128 yd | |
| Kitty's Hut | Normanton Town Hall, High Street | 147 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Junction Inn | Market Place, Normanton | 223 yd | |
| Black Swan | 1 Castleford Road, Normanton | 255 yd | |
| Normanton Conservative Club | 8 West Street, Normanton | 287 yd | |
| Midland Hotel | Market Street, Normanton | 289 yd | |
| New Carlton Social Club | Carlton Green, Normanton | 583 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jani's High Street Delicatessen | 19 High Street, Normanton | 128 yd | |
| Canton Chinese Takeaway | 24 Altofts Road, Normanton | 207 yd | |
| Caspian Grill | 21 Market Place, Normanton | 223 yd | |
| Arooje Restaurant | Market Street, Normanton | 289 yd | |
| Shahi Tandoori | 14-16, Market Street | 315 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA | High Street, Normanton | 102 yd | |
| Lidl | Altofts Road, Normanton | 207 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Normanton Leisure MARKET STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 379 yd |
| Haw Hill Park CASTLEFORD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 466 yd |
| St John The Baptist Catholic Primary School BECKBRIDGE LANE | grass pitches | 635 yd |
| Altofts Junior School ASH TREE GARDENS | grass pitches | 739 yd |
| Freeston Academy FAVELL AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 740 yd |
| Newlands Playing Field SANDERSON AVENUE | grass pitches | 796 yd |
| The Brig ST. MARYS ROAD | 1,071 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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 | 10.0% |
| Median download speed | 24 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.