Hanby Avenue is in Normanton and in Wakefield district. WF6 2JL is located in the Altofts and Whitwood 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 Hanby Avenue, Normanton, WF6 2JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF6 2JW, WF6 2JS, WF6 2JP, WF6 2NE, WF6 2JN, WF6 2JR, WF6 2JX, WF6 2LT, WF6 2JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF6 2JL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 53.7% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 47.4% | 46.3% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29% | 29.9% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.9% | 50.7% | -3.2% | 44.2% | 6.5% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 4.7% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 8.4% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 6.4% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 43.5% | 43.4% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 37.2% | 6.7% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 12.3% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 9.1% | 6.3% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 28.6% | 21.1% | -7.5% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 11.4% | -7.7% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 16.4% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 6% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 17.4% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.1% | 25.4% | 11.3% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.3% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 95.8% | 96.1% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
In this area, 92.6% 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 | 95.4% | 92.6% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 5.4% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 92.6% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 4.4% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.5% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 76.7% | 3.0% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.2% | 37.2% | 3.0% |
| Christian | 52.7% | 46.2% | 6.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hanby Avenue was 79.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.5% lower than the Altofts and Whitwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hanby Avenue has the 46th highest crime rate of 114 local areas in Altofts and Whitwood and the 546th lowest crime rate of 1,126 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Hanby Avenue, Normanton, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-04-17 | £218,818 |
| 26 Hanby Avenue, Normanton, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-04-05 | £155,054 |
| 26 Hanby Avenue, Normanton, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2018-06-08 | £111,146 |
| 2 Hanby Avenue, Normanton, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2018-05-18 | £180,847 |
| 12 Hanby Avenue, Normanton, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £134,950 | 2017-07-28 | £201,387 |
WF6 2JL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 123 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Nursery School Lake Lock Road , Stanley WF3 4HW | - not rated | 3,348 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill Nursery School Greenhill Road , Eastmoor WF1 4LU | - not rated | 4,662 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normanton Altofts Junior School Ash Tree Gardens , Altofts WF6 2NF | - not rated | 212 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School Lee Brigg , Altofts WF6 2LN | 4out of 4 | 312 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton Altofts Lee Brigg Infant School Lee Brigg , Altofts WF6 2LN | - not rated | 312 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Martin Frobisher Infant School Church Road , Altofts WF6 2NU | 3out of 4 | 630 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton Junior Academy Church Lane , WF6 1EY | 3out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,620 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Lane Ends Middle School Methley Road , Three Lane Ends WF10 1PN | - not rated | 4,823 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 | 1,631 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Freeston Academy Favell Avenue , WF6 1HZ | - not rated | 1,684 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Freeston Business and Enterprise College Favell Avenue , WF6 1HZ | - not rated | 1,684 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 | 3,787 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy City Fields Warmfield View , WF1 4SF | 3out of 4 | 3,787 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 | 1,304 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland Primary School Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4BA | 4out of 4 | 2,996 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley West Hall School Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4BA | - not rated | 2,996 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy Lane School Ivy Lane School , Ivy Lane WF1 4AZ | - not rated | 4,166 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowcroft School 24 Bar Lane , WF1 4AD | - not rated | 4,247 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilli Pepperz | 6 Drury Lane, Normanton | 161 yd | |
| Cafe Frobisher | Normanton Community Centre, Market Street | 737 yd | |
| Toast Coffee House | 28 Altofts Road, Normanton | 748 yd | |
| Corner Kitchen | 1-3 High Street, Normanton | 849 yd | |
| Sliced | 73 High Street, Normanton | 899 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brig WMC | 1 St Mary's Road, Normanton | 202 yd | |
| Midland Hotel | Market Street, Normanton | 737 yd | |
| The Junction Inn | Market Place, Normanton | 748 yd | |
| Bridge Town Canteen @ Horse & Jockey | 47 Church Road, Normanton | 753 yd | |
| The Robin Hood | 10 Church Road, Normanton | 762 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dollys Deli | 4 Station Road, Normanton | 139 yd | |
| Eee Bah Crumbs | 7 St Mary's Avenue, Normanton | 682 yd | |
| Pizza Man | 1A Talbot Street, Normanton | 688 yd | |
| Shahi Tandoori | 14-16, Market Street | 731 yd | |
| Arooje Restaurant | Market Street, Normanton | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Altofts Road, Normanton | 749 yd | |
| ASDA | High Street, Normanton | 1,023 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Altofts Junior School ASH TREE GARDENS | grass pitches | 217 yd |
| The Brig ST. MARYS ROAD | 226 yd | |
| Martin Frobisher Infant School CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 629 yd |
| Normanton Leisure MARKET STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 799 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 | 48.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.