Foxholes Lane is in Normanton and in Wakefield district. WF6 2PE 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 Foxholes Lane, Normanton, WF6 2PE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF6 2PF, WF6 2PG, WF6 2RY, WF6 2TF, WF6 2UZ, WF6 2TG, WF6 2QL, WF6 2PB, WF6 2PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF6 2PE 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 | 48.3% | 48.8% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 51.7% | 51.2% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 2PE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.3% 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 | 26.1% | 27.6% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.1% | 54.3% | -6.8% | 44.2% | 10.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 7.6% | 3.4% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 6% | 6.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 51.4% | 47.4% | -4.0% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 30% | 32.7% | 2.7% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 15.5% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 4.1% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| 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 | 19.1% | 16.2% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 11.2% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 13.9% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 5.9% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 21.8% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.6% | 29.4% | 1.8% | 33.8% | -4.4% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.7% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98% | 98% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 98.9% | 94.5% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| 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 | 98.9% | 95.3% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.9% | 76.7% | 12.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 54.7% | 46.2% | 8.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Foxholes Lane was 15.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.2% lower than the Altofts and Whitwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Foxholes Lane has the 6th lowest crime rate of 114 local areas in Altofts and Whitwood and the 55th lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Foxholes Lane, Normanton, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2022-11-18 | £193,224 |
| 39 Foxholes Lane, Normanton, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2022-06-17 | £277,242 |
| Montana Foxholes Lane, Normanton, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £577,500 | 2019-12-18 | £772,265 |
| 39 Foxholes Lane, Normanton, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2018-09-28 | £257,466 |
| 41 Foxholes Lane, Normanton, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £129,950 | 2012-06-29 | £226,330 |
WF6 2PE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 2PE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Retired | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Frobisher Infant School Church Road , Altofts WF6 2NU | 4out of 4 | 611 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School Lee Brigg , Altofts WF6 2LN | 4out of 4 | 1,030 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton Altofts Junior School Ash Tree Gardens , Altofts WF6 2NF | 3out of 4 | 1,302 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School High Street , WF6 1NR | 4out of 4 | 2,075 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton Common Primary Academy Castleford Road , WF6 1QU | 3out of 4 | 2,089 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,576 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royds Academy Pennington Lane , Oulton LS26 8EX | - not rated | 3,622 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy City Fields Warmfield View , WF1 4SF | 4out of 4 | 4,456 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy Cutsyke Road , Featherstone WF7 6BD | 3out of 4 | 5,392 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 | 2,176 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland Primary School Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4BA | 4out of 4 | 2,369 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowcroft School 24 Bar Lane , WF1 4AD | - not rated | 4,605 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy Lane School Ivy Lane School , Ivy Lane WF1 4AZ | - not rated | 4,722 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 | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altofts Sports Club | Altofts Sports Ground, Lock Lane | 278 yd | |
| The Miners Arms | Church Road, Normanton | 511 yd | |
| The Poplar | 151 Church Road, Normanton | 511 yd | |
| Bridge Town Canteen @ Horse & Jockey | 47 Church Road, Normanton | 569 yd | |
| The Brig WMC | 1 St Mary's Road, Normanton | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foxholes Deli | 95A Church Road, Normanton | 362 yd | |
| King Fry Fisheries | 102 Church Road, Normanton | 467 yd | |
| Eee Bah Crumbs | 7 St Mary's Avenue, Normanton | 512 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Altofts Community Sports Club SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND LOCK LANE | grass pitches | 280 yd |
| Altofts Playing Fields (Closed) Church Road | grass pitches | 285 yd |
| Martin Frobisher Infant School CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 619 yd |
| Church Road Playing Fields CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 928 yd |
| The Brig ST. MARYS ROAD | 942 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 | 48.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.