Illingworth Avenue is in Normanton and in Wakefield district. WF6 2LH 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 Illingworth Avenue, Normanton, WF6 2LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF6 2LJ, WF6 2LL, WF6 2LF, WF6 2LE, WF6 2LN, WF6 2LA, WF6 2LR, WF6 2LD, WF6 2LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF6 2LH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 2LH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.3% 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 | 24.1% | 30.3% | 6.2% | 37.9% | -7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.9% | 56.3% | -5.6% | 44.2% | 12.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 6.5% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 5.4% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 45.8% | 48.9% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 34.4% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 12.8% | -3.5% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.6% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 17.8% | 16.5% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 5.8% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 14.2% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 10.7% | 8.8% | -1.9% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 19.2% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 27% | 32.3% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -1.5% |
| Other | 4.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.1% | 98.7% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 97.5% | 97.7% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| 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 | 97.5% | 97.7% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 56.2% | 46.2% | 10.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Illingworth Avenue was 20.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.4% lower than the Altofts and Whitwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Illingworth Avenue has the 16th lowest crime rate of 114 local areas in Altofts and Whitwood and the 91st lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 37.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Illingworth Avenue, Normanton, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-05-23 | £198,894 |
| 3 Illingworth Avenue, Normanton, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2021-09-03 | £239,625 |
| 1 Illingworth Avenue, Normanton, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2021-08-06 | £252,728 |
| 8 Illingworth Avenue, Normanton, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2020-09-02 | £249,130 |
| 1 Illingworth Avenue, Normanton, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2018-07-16 | £229,041 |
WF6 2LH 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in WF6 2LH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Other | 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 | 223 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Martin Frobisher Infant School Church Road , Altofts WF6 2NU | 4out of 4 | 378 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton Altofts Junior School Ash Tree Gardens , Altofts WF6 2NF | 3out of 4 | 744 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton Junior Academy Church Lane , WF6 1EY | 3out of 4 | 1,659 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School High Street , WF6 1NR | 4out of 4 | 1,739 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 | 2,166 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy City Fields Warmfield View , WF1 4SF | 4out of 4 | 3,589 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royds Academy Pennington Lane , Oulton LS26 8EX | - not rated | 4,185 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,837 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland Primary School Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4BA | 4out of 4 | 2,463 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowcroft School 24 Bar Lane , WF1 4AD | - not rated | 3,906 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy Lane School Ivy Lane School , Ivy Lane WF1 4AZ | - not rated | 3,912 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Springfield Centre Pontefract Road , Crofton WF4 1LL | 3out of 4 | 5,023 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 | 280 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Robin Hood | 10 Church Road, Normanton | 337 yd | |
| The Brig WMC | 1 St Mary's Road, Normanton | 351 yd | |
| Bridge Town Canteen @ Horse & Jockey | 47 Church Road, Normanton | 424 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dollys Deli | 4 Station Road, Normanton | 500 yd | |
| Eee Bah Crumbs | 7 St Mary's Avenue, Normanton | 617 yd | |
| Foxholes Deli | 95A Church Road, Normanton | 755 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Brig ST. MARYS ROAD | 330 yd | |
| Martin Frobisher Infant School CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 346 yd |
| Altofts Junior School ASH TREE GARDENS | grass pitches | 644 yd |
| Altofts Playing Fields (Closed) Church Road | grass pitches | 1,079 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.