Holyrood Crescent is in Normanton and in Wakefield district. WF6 2PY 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 Holyrood Crescent, Normanton, WF6 2PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF6 2PX, WF6 2PZ, WF6 2QB, WF6 2QA, WF6 2PU, WF6 2QD, WF6 2LU, WF6 2QF, WF6 2QE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF6 2PY, 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 Holyrood Crescent 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.
Holyrood Crescent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Holyrood Crescent, Normanton, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2018-12-14 | £329,017 |
| 5 Holyrood Crescent, Normanton, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2000-05-26 | £293,820 |
| 5 Holyrood Crescent, Normanton, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £71,000 | 1997-06-27 | £293,542 |
WF6 2PY 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 | 3,386 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill Nursery School Greenhill Road , Eastmoor WF1 4LU | - not rated | 5,068 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Frobisher Infant School Church Road , Altofts WF6 2NU | 3out of 4 | 433 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School Lee Brigg , Altofts WF6 2LN | 4out of 4 | 537 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton Altofts Lee Brigg Infant School Lee Brigg , Altofts WF6 2LN | - not rated | 537 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton Altofts Junior School Ash Tree Gardens , Altofts WF6 2NF | - not rated | 539 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School High Street , WF6 1NR | - not rated | 1,323 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 1,942 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Lane Ends Middle School Methley Road , Three Lane Ends WF10 1PN | - not rated | 4,406 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 | 1,814 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Freeston Academy Favell Avenue , WF6 1HZ | - not rated | 1,846 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Freeston Business and Enterprise College Favell Avenue , WF6 1HZ | - not rated | 1,846 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 | 4,202 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy City Fields Warmfield View , WF1 4SF | 3out of 4 | 4,202 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 | 1,426 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland Primary School Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4BA | 4out of 4 | 2,910 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley West Hall School Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4BA | - not rated | 2,910 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School Methley Rd , WF10 1PN | - not rated | 4,350 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy Lane School Ivy Lane School , Ivy Lane WF1 4AZ | - not rated | 4,550 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 | 434 yd | |
| Toast Coffee House | 28 Altofts Road, Normanton | 901 yd | |
| Cafe Frobisher | Normanton Community Centre, Market Street | 979 yd | |
| Corner Kitchen | 1-3 High Street, Normanton | 1,019 yd | |
| Sliced | 73 High Street, Normanton | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brig WMC | 1 St Mary's Road, Normanton | 318 yd | |
| Bridge Town Canteen @ Horse & Jockey | 47 Church Road, Normanton | 542 yd | |
| The Miners Arms | Church Road, Normanton | 791 yd | |
| The Poplar | 151 Church Road, Normanton | 791 yd | |
| The Robin Hood | 10 Church Road, Normanton | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eee Bah Crumbs | 7 St Mary's Avenue, Normanton | 218 yd | |
| Foxholes Deli | 95A Church Road, Normanton | 378 yd | |
| Dollys Deli | 4 Station Road, Normanton | 398 yd | |
| King Fry Fisheries | 102 Church Road, Normanton | 685 yd | |
| Canton Chinese Takeaway | 24 Altofts Road, Normanton | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Altofts Road, Normanton | 901 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Brig ST. MARYS ROAD | 310 yd | |
| Martin Frobisher Infant School CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 426 yd |
| Altofts Junior School ASH TREE GARDENS | grass pitches | 552 yd |
| Altofts Playing Fields (Closed) Church Road | grass pitches | 690 yd |
| Altofts Community Sports Club SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND LOCK LANE | grass pitches | 863 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.