Wakefield Road is in Normanton and in Wakefield district. WF6 2BT 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 Wakefield Road, Normanton, WF6 2BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF6 2BU, WF6 1AF, WF6 2AP, WF6 1AJ, WF6 2AS, WF6 2AR, WF6 1AG, WF6 1NL, WF6 1EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF6 2BT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.4% | 50.3% | 5.9% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 55.6% | 49.7% | -5.9% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WF6 2BT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.5% 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% | 43.5% | 0.7% | 37.9% | 5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.6% | 29.6% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -14.6% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 1.7% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 15.7% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 6.6% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 9.6% | -0.5% | 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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (60.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 33.5% | 33.6% | 0.1% | 48.4% | -14.8% |
| Good health | 42.1% | 27.1% | -15.0% | 33.6% | -6.5% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 27.9% | 12.1% | 12.7% | 15.2% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 10% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 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 2BT this area, 50.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 13%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.3% | 50.4% | 17.1% | 18.2% | 32.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 8.7% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 7.8% | -10.1% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 8.7% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 7% | -0.9% | 16.9% | -9.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.8% | 13% | -0.8% | 33.8% | -20.8% |
| Other | 9.1% | 4.3% | -4.8% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
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 | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.7% | 93.7% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 12.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 79% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 79% | 0.5% | 83.2% | -4.2% |
| European Union | 17.5% | 16.1% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 10.0% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.4% | 78.5% | 1.1% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 6.3% | 6.9% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.3% | 7.6% | -2.7% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 4.9% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.9% | 76.7% | -13.8% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 16.1% | 1.3% | 14.8% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.2% | 37.2% | 10.0% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wakefield Road was 612.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 547.9% higher than the Normanton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wakefield Road has the highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Normanton and the 20th highest crime rate of 1,126 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 449.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29A Wakefield Road, Normanton, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2022-05-06 | £368,453 |
| 35 Wakefield Road, Normanton, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2019-01-25 | £388,859 |
| Royal Sovereign Hotel Wakefield Road, Normanton, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2018-11-26 | £682,138 |
| Glenton Palmer Wakefield Road, Normanton, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2017-11-24 | £252,821 |
| 29A Wakefield Road, Normanton, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2016-12-02 | £194,350 |
WF6 2BT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
| Retired | 34 |
| Full-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Nursery School Lake Lock Road , Stanley WF3 4HW | - not rated | 4,069 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill Nursery School Greenhill Road , Eastmoor WF1 4LU | - not rated | 4,875 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normanton Junior Academy Church Lane , WF6 1EY | 3out of 4 | 376 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton Junior School Church Lane , WF6 1EY | - not rated | 383 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School High Street , WF6 1NR | - not rated | 583 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton Altofts Junior School Ash Tree Gardens , Altofts WF6 2NF | - not rated | 607 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newlands Primary School Wakefield Road , WF6 1BB | - not rated | 747 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 844 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Lane Ends Middle School Methley Road , Three Lane Ends WF10 1PN | - not rated | 4,815 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Academy Freeston Favell Avenue , WF6 1HZ | - not rated | 879 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Freeston Academy Favell Avenue , WF6 1HZ | - not rated | 945 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Freeston Business and Enterprise College Favell Avenue , WF6 1HZ | - not rated | 945 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield City High School - A Specialist Maths and Computing College Warmfield View , WF1 4SF | - not rated | 3,992 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy City Fields Warmfield View , WF1 4SF | 3out of 4 | 3,992 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 650 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland Primary School Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4BA | 4out of 4 | 3,771 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley West Hall School Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4BA | - not rated | 3,771 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Enrich Academy Pontefract Road , Crofton WF4 1LL | 2out of 4 | 4,084 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Springfield Centre Pontefract Road , Crofton WF4 1LL | - not rated | 4,084 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Frobisher | Normanton Community Centre, Market Street | 182 yd | |
| Corner Kitchen | 1-3 High Street, Normanton | 312 yd | |
| Toast Coffee House | 28 Altofts Road, Normanton | 348 yd | |
| Sliced | 73 High Street, Normanton | 404 yd | |
| Gem's Bistro | 45 High Street, Normanton | 404 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normanton Conservative Club | 8 West Street, Normanton | 139 yd | |
| Midland Hotel | Market Street, Normanton | 182 yd | |
| The Junction Inn | Market Place, Normanton | 278 yd | |
| Black Swan | 1 Castleford Road, Normanton | 676 yd | |
| Hark to Mopsey Inn | Wakefield Road, Normanton | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shahi Tandoori | 14-16, Market Street | 155 yd | |
| Pizza Canoe Express | 51 Wakefield Road, Normanton | 163 yd | |
| Naz's Pizza | 61 Wakefield Road, Normanton | 163 yd | |
| Arooje Restaurant | Market Street, Normanton | 182 yd | |
| Pizza Man | 1A Talbot Street, Normanton | 198 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Altofts Road, Normanton | 348 yd | |
| ASDA | High Street, Normanton | 528 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Normanton Leisure MARKET STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 47 yd |
| Altofts Junior School ASH TREE GARDENS | grass pitches | 597 yd |
| Newlands Playing Field SANDERSON AVENUE | grass pitches | 610 yd |
| Freeston Academy FAVELL AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 881 yd |
| Haw Hill Park CASTLEFORD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 891 yd |
| The Brig ST. MARYS ROAD | 975 yd | |
| St John The Baptist Catholic Primary School BECKBRIDGE LANE | grass pitches | 1,004 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 | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.