Oakwood Close, Normanton, WF6 2NY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF6 2NY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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	53.7%	52.7%	-1.0%	51.0%	1.7%
Male	46.3%	47.3%	1.0%	49.0%	-1.7%

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 vicinity of WF6 2NY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.6% 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	18.8%	26.1%	7.3%	37.9%	-11.8%
Married: Opposite sex	64.8%	54.6%	-10.2%	44.2%	10.4%
Separated	0.8%	1.3%	0.5%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	6.6%	5%	-1.6%	9.1%	-4.1%
Widowed	9%	13%	4.0%	6.1%	6.9%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	39.6%	41.8%	2.2%	48.4%	-6.6%
Good health	38.3%	34.5%	-3.8%	33.6%	0.9%
Fair health	17.4%	19.5%	2.1%	12.7%	6.8%
Bad health	4.4%	3.1%	-1.3%	4.0%	-0.9%
Very bad health	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	1.2%	-0.1%

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	27%	24.6%	-2.4%	18.2%	6.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.7%	9.2%	-4.5%	9.6%	-0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.5%	15.8%	3.3%	13.4%	2.4%
Apprenticeship	5.5%	7.5%	2.0%	5.3%	2.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	17.2%	13.3%	-3.9%	16.9%	-3.6%
Degree or Similar	20.3%	27.9%	7.6%	33.8%	-5.9%
Other	3.9%	1.7%	-2.2%	2.8%	-1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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)
White	100%	100%	0.0%	81.4%	18.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 99.2% 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	99%	99.2%	0.2%	83.2%	16.0%
European Union	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	6.1%	-5.3%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99%	99.2%	0.2%	83.2%	16.0%
10+ Years	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	9.8%	-9.4%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
Less than 2 years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.5%	76.7%	11.8%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
No passport held	11.1%	13.5%	-2.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	26.1%	37.2%	-11.1%
Christian	67%	46.2%	20.8%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	6.1%	6.0%	0.1%

Safety

Is Oakwood Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakwood Close was 39.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.3% lower than the Altofts and Whitwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Oakwood Close has the 35th lowest crime rate of 114 local areas in Altofts and Whitwood and the 244th lowest crime rate of 1,126 local areas in Wakefield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.3%.

🔎 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. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£44,500

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in WF6 2NY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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) - 4/10 (below 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 Oakwood Close are based on 8 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 Oakwood Close, Normanton, WF6 2NY

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF6 2NY

Average Price
£208,307

Semi-Detached
£196,271

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£256,450

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Oakwood Close

Average Price
£215,137

Semi-Detached
£208,190

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£263,763

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Oakwood CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Oakwood Close, Normanton, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£265,000	2025-09-26	£268,269
5 Oakwood Close, Normanton, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£134,000	2022-01-14	£156,946
10 Oakwood Close, Normanton, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£204,000	2020-11-09	£263,763
1 Oakwood Close, Normanton, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£120,000	2019-02-22	£173,027
3 Oakwood Close, Normanton, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£150,000	2016-04-22	£240,315

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF6 2NY

Employment

WF6 2NY 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 2NY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	92
Full-Time Employee	81
Self-Employed	20
Part-Time Employee	18
Student (economically inactive)	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Looking after home or family	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Other	3
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	27
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Manufacturing	13
Construction	11
Education	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Transport and storage	10
Administrative and support service activities	8
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Other	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Real estate activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Information and communication	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stanley Nursery School Lake Lock Road , Stanley WF3 4HW	- not rated	3,031 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Greenhill Nursery School Greenhill Road , Eastmoor WF1 4LU	- not rated	4,865 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Martin Frobisher Infant School Church Road , Altofts WF6 2NU	3out of 4	78 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School Lee Brigg , Altofts WF6 2LN	4out of 4	429 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Normanton Altofts Lee Brigg Infant School Lee Brigg , Altofts WF6 2LN	- not rated	429 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Normanton Altofts Junior School Ash Tree Gardens , Altofts WF6 2NF	- not rated	745 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Normanton Junior Academy Church Lane , WF6 1EY	3out of 4	1,645 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Normanton Woodlands Middle School Garth Avenue , WF6 1DH	- not rated	2,195 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Three Lane Ends Middle School Methley Road , Three Lane Ends WF10 1PN	- not rated	4,630 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Outwood Academy Freeston Favell Avenue , WF6 1HZ	- not rated	2,127 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Freeston Academy Favell Avenue , WF6 1HZ	- not rated	2,166 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Freeston Business and Enterprise College Favell Avenue , WF6 1HZ	- not rated	2,166 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	4,013 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy City Fields Warmfield View , WF1 4SF	3out of 4	4,013 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	1,753 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Kingsland Primary School Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4BA	4out of 4	2,556 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stanley West Hall School Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4BA	- not rated	2,556 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Meadowcroft School 24 Bar Lane , WF1 4AD	- not rated	4,299 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ivy Lane School Ivy Lane School , Ivy Lane WF1 4AZ	- not rated	4,329 yd	Other independent special school	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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Chilli Pepperz	6 Drury Lane, Normanton		455 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bridge Town Canteen @ Horse & Jockey	47 Church Road, Normanton	188 yd
The Brig WMC	1 St Mary's Road, Normanton	411 yd
The Robin Hood	10 Church Road, Normanton	533 yd
Altofts Sports Club	Altofts Sports Ground, Lock Lane	831 yd
The Miners Arms	Church Road, Normanton	893 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Eee Bah Crumbs	7 St Mary's Avenue, Normanton	287 yd
Foxholes Deli	95A Church Road, Normanton	394 yd
Dollys Deli	4 Station Road, Normanton	579 yd
King Fry Fisheries	102 Church Road, Normanton	793 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Martin Frobisher Infant School CHURCH ROAD	grass pitches	71 yd
The Brig ST. MARYS ROAD		383 yd
Altofts Playing Fields (Closed) Church Road	grass pitches	710 yd
Altofts Junior School ASH TREE GARDENS	grass pitches	757 yd
Altofts Community Sports Club SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND LOCK LANE	grass pitches	834 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	26.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	26.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	39.84 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	39.84 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	5.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	7.54 Mbit/s

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

Overview of WF6 2NY