Drury Lane is in Normanton and in Wakefield district. WF6 2JT 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 Drury Lane, Normanton, WF6 2JT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF6 2LS, WF6 2JQ, WF6 2LR, WF6 2NP, WF6 2LT, WF6 2JZ, WF6 2LA, WF6 2LP, WF6 2JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF6 2JT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 48.6% | 52.3% | 3.7% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 51.4% | 47.7% | -3.7% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 | 38.9% | 41% | 2.1% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.1% | 39.4% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -4.8% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 12% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 5.6% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.1% | 43.2% | -10.9% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 35.1% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 15.5% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 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.
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 21.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.6% | 19.9% | 5.3% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.3% | 13.5% | -7.8% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 16.7% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 4% | -2.3% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 21.1% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.5% | 21.5% | 1.0% | 33.8% | -12.3% |
| Other | 5% | 3.2% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99% | 92.6% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 11.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92.3% 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 | 96.6% | 92.3% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 92.9% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 76.7% | 4.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.3% | 37.2% | 9.1% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Drury Lane was 88.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.0% lower than the Altofts and Whitwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Drury Lane has the 46th highest crime rate of 114 local areas in Altofts and Whitwood and the 543rd highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Drury Lane, Normanton, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2024-07-24 | £316,824 |
| 38 Drury Lane, Normanton, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-02-21 | £289,667 |
| 27 Drury Lane, Normanton, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2014-01-24 | £404,481 |
| 27 Drury Lane, Normanton, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2012-06-14 | £177,839 |
| 42 Drury Lane, Normanton, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £153,995 | 2010-06-30 | £258,722 |
WF6 2JT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School Lee Brigg , Altofts WF6 2LN | 4out of 4 | 90 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Martin Frobisher Infant School Church Road , Altofts WF6 2NU | 4out of 4 | 505 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton Altofts Junior School Ash Tree Gardens , Altofts WF6 2NF | 3out of 4 | 526 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton Junior Academy Church Lane , WF6 1EY | 3out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School High Street , WF6 1NR | 4out of 4 | 1,519 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,931 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy City Fields Warmfield View , WF1 4SF | 4out of 4 | 3,587 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royds Academy Pennington Lane , Oulton LS26 8EX | - not rated | 4,430 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 5,334 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,615 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland Primary School Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4BA | 4out of 4 | 2,703 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy Lane School Ivy Lane School , Ivy Lane WF1 4AZ | - not rated | 3,940 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowcroft School 24 Bar Lane , WF1 4AD | - not rated | 3,983 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Springfield Centre Pontefract Road , Crofton WF4 1LL | 3out of 4 | 4,806 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilli Pepperz | 6 Drury Lane, Normanton | 115 yd | |
| Cafe Frobisher | Normanton Community Centre, Market Street | 932 yd | |
| Toast Coffee House | 28 Altofts Road, Normanton | 949 yd | |
| Corner Kitchen | 1-3 High Street, Normanton | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brig WMC | 1 St Mary's Road, Normanton | 236 yd | |
| The Robin Hood | 10 Church Road, Normanton | 566 yd | |
| Bridge Town Canteen @ Horse & Jockey | 47 Church Road, Normanton | 631 yd | |
| Midland Hotel | Market Street, Normanton | 932 yd | |
| The Junction Inn | Market Place, Normanton | 947 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dollys Deli | 4 Station Road, Normanton | 310 yd | |
| Eee Bah Crumbs | 7 St Mary's Avenue, Normanton | 679 yd | |
| Foxholes Deli | 95A Church Road, Normanton | 842 yd | |
| Pizza Man | 1A Talbot Street, Normanton | 883 yd | |
| Shahi Tandoori | 14-16, Market Street | 925 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Altofts Road, Normanton | 949 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Brig ST. MARYS ROAD | 237 yd | |
| Altofts Junior School ASH TREE GARDENS | grass pitches | 417 yd |
| Martin Frobisher Infant School CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 522 yd |
| Normanton Leisure MARKET STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 984 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 | 57.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.