Church Road is in Normanton and in Wakefield district. WF6 2QS 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 Church Road, Normanton, WF6 2QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF6 2RB, WF6 2JG, WF6 2RD, WF6 2RA, WF6 2QR, WF6 2RN, WF6 2QW, WF6 2QN, WF6 2SS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF6 2QS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 49% | 48.5% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 51% | 51.5% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 | 27.7% | 37.2% | 9.5% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.4% | 30.6% | -9.8% | 44.2% | -13.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 1.5% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 16% | 17.3% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 8.2% |
| Widowed | 11.7% | 11.2% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.6% | 38.9% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -9.5% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 29.6% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 22.1% | 23% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 10.3% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 6.6% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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.
In the area around WF6 2QS this area, 31.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 19.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.1% | 31.2% | -5.9% | 18.2% | 13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 6.5% | -9.9% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 15.1% | 3.8% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 8.5% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 16.6% | 8.6% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.5% | 19.1% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -14.7% |
| Other | 8.9% | 3% | -5.9% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96% | 99.6% | 3.6% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 97.2% | 95.1% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 4.4% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 94.3% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 20.3% | 13.5% | 6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.6% | 37.2% | 1.4% |
| Christian | 53.9% | 46.2% | 7.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Road was 48.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.2% lower than the Altofts and Whitwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Road has the 42nd lowest crime rate of 114 local areas in Altofts and Whitwood and the 302nd lowest crime rate of 1,126 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 104 Church Road, Normanton, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2024-04-12 | £203,237 |
| 102 Church Road, Normanton, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-05-27 | £381,071 |
| 132 Church Road, Normanton, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-03-25 | £194,181 |
| 130 Church Road, Normanton, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2021-08-03 | £174,295 |
| 134 Church Road, Normanton, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,500 | 2021-06-30 | £256,690 |
WF6 2QS 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 2QS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Nursery School Lake Lock Road , Stanley WF3 4HW | - not rated | 3,568 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 | 852 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School Lee Brigg , Altofts WF6 2LN | 4out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton Altofts Lee Brigg Infant School Lee Brigg , Altofts WF6 2LN | - not rated | 1,172 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton Altofts Junior School Ash Tree Gardens , Altofts WF6 2NF | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton Common Primary Academy Castleford Road , WF6 1QU | 3out of 4 | 1,521 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,473 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Lane Ends Middle School Methley Road , Three Lane Ends WF10 1PN | - not rated | 3,853 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 | 2,216 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Freeston Academy Favell Avenue , WF6 1HZ | - not rated | 2,225 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Freeston Business and Enterprise College Favell Avenue , WF6 1HZ | - not rated | 2,225 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royds School Pennington Lane , Oulton LS26 8EX | - not rated | 4,006 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulton Academy Pennington Lane , Oulton LS26 8EX | 4out of 4 | 4,078 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 | 1,805 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland Primary School Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4BA | 4out of 4 | 2,947 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley West Hall School Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4BA | - not rated | 2,947 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School Methley Rd , WF10 1PN | - not rated | 3,796 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowcroft School 24 Bar Lane , WF1 4AD | - not rated | 5,065 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurest | Silkstone House, Express Way Wakefield Europort | 1,010 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Miners Arms | Church Road, Normanton | 106 yd | |
| The Poplar | 151 Church Road, Normanton | 106 yd | |
| Altofts Sports Club | Altofts Sports Ground, Lock Lane | 323 yd | |
| Bridge Town Canteen @ Horse & Jockey | 47 Church Road, Normanton | 865 yd | |
| The Brig WMC | 1 St Mary's Road, Normanton | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Fry Fisheries | 102 Church Road, Normanton | 2 yd | |
| Foxholes Deli | 95A Church Road, Normanton | 400 yd | |
| Eee Bah Crumbs | 7 St Mary's Avenue, Normanton | 538 yd | |
| Dollys Deli | 4 Station Road, Normanton | 1,076 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Altofts Playing Fields (Closed) Church Road | grass pitches | 184 yd |
| Altofts Community Sports Club SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND LOCK LANE | grass pitches | 325 yd |
| Church Road Playing Fields CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 500 yd |
| Martin Frobisher Infant School CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 845 yd |
| The Brig ST. MARYS ROAD | 986 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 | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| 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 | 77.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.