Truro Walk is in Normanton and in Wakefield district. WF6 2DJ 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 Truro Walk, Normanton, WF6 2DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF6 2RU, WF6 2SA, WF6 2SW, WF6 2DL, WF6 2EA, WF6 2RX, WF6 2EB, WF6 2ER, WF6 2DS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF6 2DJ 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 | 49.7% | 50.3% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.7% | -0.6% | 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 vicinity of WF6 2DJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.5% 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 | 26% | 32.1% | 6.1% | 37.9% | -5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.6% | 57.5% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 13.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 0.4% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 7.1% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 49.7% | 44.3% | -5.4% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 35.9% | -2.5% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 15.4% | 6.3% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 16.4% | 17.9% | 1.5% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 13.4% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 11.6% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 7.8% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 16% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 23% | 29.1% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -4.7% |
| Other | 5.2% | 4.1% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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 | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.8% | 98.3% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 91.2% 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 | 98.8% | 91.2% | -7.6% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| 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 | 98.1% | 90.9% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.1% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31% | 37.2% | -6.2% |
| Christian | 64.6% | 46.2% | 18.4% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Truro Walk was 30.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.5% lower than the Normanton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Truro Walk has the 4th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Normanton and the 167th lowest crime rate of 1,126 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Truro Walk, Normanton, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-07-06 | £159,665 |
| 24 Truro Walk, Normanton, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2021-08-20 | £274,516 |
| 2 Truro Walk, Normanton, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2020-10-30 | £305,828 |
| 14 Truro Walk, Normanton, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2018-07-06 | £227,083 |
| 2 Truro Walk, Normanton, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2018-05-17 | £250,172 |
WF6 2DJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 111 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,385 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School High Street , WF6 1NR | - not rated | 708 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Beckbridge Lane , WF6 2HZ | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Beckbridge Lane , WF6 2HZ | - not rated | 733 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton Common Primary Academy Castleford Road , WF6 1QU | 3out of 4 | 748 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton Common Primary School Castleford Road , WF6 1QU | - not rated | 748 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 | 1,570 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Lane Ends Middle School Methley Road , Three Lane Ends WF10 1PN | - not rated | 3,804 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 | 1,159 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Freeston Business and Enterprise College Favell Avenue , WF6 1HZ | - not rated | 1,159 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Freeston Favell Avenue , WF6 1HZ | - not rated | 1,171 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 | 3,912 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 | 3,912 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 777 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School Methley Rd , WF10 1PN | - not rated | 3,754 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland Primary School Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4BA | 4out of 4 | 3,892 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley West Hall School Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4BA | - not rated | 3,892 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Enrich Academy Pontefract Road , Crofton WF4 1LL | 2out of 4 | 4,943 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitty's Hut | Normanton Town Hall, High Street | 485 yd | |
| Thursday Chat Club | Normanton Town Hall, High Street | 485 yd | |
| The Kitchen | The Well Project At Haw Hill Park, Castleford Road | 498 yd | |
| The Duck Egg Bakery (Tea Room) | 262 Castleford Road, Normanton | 625 yd | |
| Sliced | 73 High Street, Normanton | 628 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopetown Liberal Club | Nelson Street, Normanton | 484 yd | |
| Black Swan | 1 Castleford Road, Normanton | 497 yd | |
| New Carlton Social Club | Carlton Green, Normanton | 571 yd | |
| The Junction Inn | Market Place, Normanton | 744 yd | |
| Midland Hotel | Market Street, Normanton | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Fisheries | 159 Castleford Road, Normanton | 390 yd | |
| Lucky Dragon | 142 Castleford Road, Normanton | 421 yd | |
| Wonderful | 256-260 Castleford Road, Normanton | 625 yd | |
| Canton Chinese Takeaway | 24 Altofts Road, Normanton | 677 yd | |
| Jani's High Street Delicatessen | 19 High Street, Normanton | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA | High Street, Normanton | 552 yd | |
| Lidl | Altofts Road, Normanton | 677 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Haw Hill Park CASTLEFORD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 295 yd |
| Fitness Zone BENSON LANE | health and fitness suite | 704 yd |
| St John The Baptist Catholic Primary School BECKBRIDGE LANE | grass pitches | 734 yd |
| Ultra Flex Normanton RIPLEY DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 901 yd |
| Normanton Leisure MARKET STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 974 yd |
| Altofts Junior School ASH TREE GARDENS | 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 | 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 | 46.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.