Benson Lane, Normanton, WF6 2HS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF6 2HS 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).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.8%	48.8%	0.0%	51.0%	-2.2%
Male	51.2%	51.2%	0.0%	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.

In the immediate area around WF6 2HS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57% 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	38.8%	57%	18.2%	37.9%	19.1%
Married: Opposite sex	43.8%	30.3%	-13.5%	44.2%	-13.9%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	3.6%	2%	-1.6%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	12.3%	6.6%	-5.7%	9.1%	-2.5%
Widowed	1.4%	2.5%	1.1%	6.1%	-3.6%

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 (90.7%) 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	49.1%	61.2%	12.1%	48.4%	12.8%
Good health	35.2%	29.5%	-5.7%	33.6%	-4.1%
Fair health	10.5%	6.5%	-4.0%	12.7%	-6.2%
Bad health	4.1%	1.5%	-2.6%	4.0%	-2.5%
Very bad health	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%	1.2%	0.0%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	25.4%	15.2%	-10.2%	18.2%	-3.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.9%	6.2%	-9.7%	9.6%	-3.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21%	15.6%	-5.4%	13.4%	2.2%
Apprenticeship	2.9%	8.6%	5.7%	5.3%	3.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.2%	23%	11.8%	16.9%	6.1%
Degree or Similar	17%	28.8%	11.8%	33.8%	-5.0%
Other	6.5%	2.5%	-4.0%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	2.3%	1.2%	-1.1%	3.1%	-1.9%
Pakistani	0%	1.5%	1.5%	2.7%	-1.2%
Other Asian	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Other Black	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.9%	0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	94.5%	94.2%	-0.3%	81.4%	12.8%
Other	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.2% 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	90.7%	89.2%	-1.5%	83.2%	6.0%
European Union	8.1%	8.3%	0.2%	6.1%	2.2%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	2.5%	1.3%	5.6%	-3.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.7%	89.8%	-0.9%	83.2%	6.6%
10+ Years	0.9%	5.3%	4.4%	9.8%	-4.5%
5-10 Years	4.1%	1.5%	-2.6%	2.9%	-1.4%
2-5 Years	2.3%	2.8%	0.5%	2.2%	0.6%
Less than 2 years	2%	0.6%	-1.4%	1.9%	-1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.8%	76.7%	6.1%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
France	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Lithuania	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Poland	4.6%	1.3%	3.3%
Romania	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Other EU countries	1.2%	1.5%	-0.3%
Southern Asia	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%
No passport held	7.1%	13.5%	-6.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	52.2%	37.2%	15.0%
Christian	42.3%	46.2%	-3.9%
Hindu	1.2%	1.7%	-0.5%
Muslim	0.6%	6.5%	-5.9%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	3.4%	6.0%	-2.6%

Safety

Is Benson Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Benson Lane was 38.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.1% lower than the Altofts and Whitwood average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Benson Lane has the 34th lowest crime rate of 114 local areas in Altofts and Whitwood and the 237th lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.2%.

🔎 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 2HS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Benson Lane are based on 73 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 Benson Lane, Normanton, WF6 2HS

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF6 2HS

Average Price
£178,396

Semi-Detached
£215,249

Terraced
£128,336

Detached
£305,852

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Benson Lane

Average Price
£163,608

Semi-Detached
£206,581

Terraced
£130,402

Detached
£307,656

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£238,570

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Benson LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
78 Benson Lane, Normanton, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£135,000	2025-01-31	£135,396
72 Benson Lane, Normanton, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£127,500	2024-12-20	£127,749
106 Benson Lane, Normanton, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£235,000	2024-12-16	£239,819
101 Benson Lane, Normanton, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£125,000	2023-11-14	£130,995
86 Benson Lane, Normanton, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£192,500	2023-10-12	£203,400

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF6 2HS

Employment

WF6 2HS 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	158
Part-Time Employee	32
Retired	15
Self-Employed	13
Student (economically inactive)	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Unemployed	4
Looking after home or family	4
Other	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	45
Manufacturing	26
Human health and social work activities	20
Transport and storage	16
Administrative and support service activities	14
Construction	14
Other	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Education	9
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Financial and insurance activities	4
Information and communication	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Real estate activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Normanton Common Primary Academy Castleford Road , WF6 1QU	3out of 4	300 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Beckbridge Lane , WF6 2HZ	3out of 4	998 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School High Street , WF6 1NR	4out of 4	1,162 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Normanton Junior Academy Church Lane , WF6 1EY	3out of 4	1,437 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Normanton Altofts Junior School Ash Tree Gardens , Altofts WF6 2NF	3out of 4	1,514 yd	Community school	No	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	1,536 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	3,604 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Castleford Academy Ferrybridge Road , WF10 4JQ	3out of 4	5,107 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Royds Academy Pennington Lane , Oulton LS26 8EX	- not rated	5,247 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy City Fields Warmfield View , WF1 4SF	4out of 4	5,427 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	1,202 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Kingsland Primary School Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4BA	4out of 4	4,153 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Springfield Centre Pontefract Road , Crofton WF4 1LL	3out of 4	5,374 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Duck Egg Bakery (Tea Room)	262 Castleford Road, Normanton	353 yd
Compass Group Uk & Ireland Ltd	Nhs Supply Chain Unipart, Foxbridge Way	793 yd
The Kitchen	The Well Project At Haw Hill Park, Castleford Road	1,000 yd
Canteen	Rolf C Hagen (Uk) Ltd, California Drive	1,012 yd
Whitwood Cafe Diner	California Drive, Castleford	1,012 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hopetown Liberal Club	Nelson Street, Normanton	557 yd
New Carlton Social Club	Carlton Green, Normanton	849 yd
Black Swan	1 Castleford Road, Normanton	1,000 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Anisa's	315 Castleford Road, Normanton	280 yd
Junction 31	339, 339-339A Castleford Road	280 yd
The Fish Bar	312 Castleford Road, Normanton	318 yd
Wonderful	256-260 Castleford Road, Normanton	353 yd
Parkside Fisheries	159 Castleford Road, Normanton	628 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Fitness Zone BENSON LANE	health and fitness suite	240 yd
Ultra Flex Normanton RIPLEY DRIVE	health and fitness suite	692 yd
Haw Hill Park CASTLEFORD ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	753 yd
St John The Baptist Catholic Primary School BECKBRIDGE LANE	grass pitches	992 yd
Church Road Playing Fields CHURCH ROAD	grass pitches	1,056 yd

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/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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	141.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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

Overview of WF6 2HS