Beckbridge Way, Normanton, WF6 2SU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF6 2SU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.1%	51.6%	0.5%	51.0%	0.6%
Male	48.9%	48.4%	-0.5%	49.0%	-0.6%

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 2SU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.4% 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	31.3%	28.6%	-2.7%	37.9%	-9.3%
Married: Opposite sex	46.3%	53.4%	7.1%	44.2%	9.2%
Separated	2.3%	2.4%	0.1%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	9.3%	10.7%	1.4%	9.1%	1.6%
Widowed	10.7%	4.9%	-5.8%	6.1%	-1.2%

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	54.1%	46.5%	-7.6%	48.4%	-1.9%
Good health	27.4%	34.1%	6.7%	33.6%	0.5%
Fair health	13.5%	14%	0.5%	12.7%	1.3%
Bad health	3.4%	3.5%	0.1%	4.0%	-0.5%
Very bad health	1.5%	1.9%	0.4%	1.2%	0.7%

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.

In the area around WF6 2SU this area, 28.8% 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 20.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	34.1%	28.8%	-5.3%	18.2%	10.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14%	8.2%	-5.8%	9.6%	-1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.6%	14.4%	-5.2%	13.4%	1.0%
Apprenticeship	4.2%	5.3%	1.1%	5.3%	0.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.3%	16.8%	7.5%	16.9%	-0.1%
Degree or Similar	16.8%	20.2%	3.4%	33.8%	-13.6%
Other	1.9%	6.3%	4.4%	2.8%	3.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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	1.5%	0.4%	-1.1%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Black African	1.1%	1.2%	0.1%	2.5%	-1.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	95.5%	98.1%	2.6%	81.4%	16.7%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.3% 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	94.7%	90.3%	-4.4%	83.2%	7.1%
European Union	2.3%	8.1%	5.8%	6.1%	2.0%
Africa	1.1%	1.6%	0.5%	2.7%	-1.1%
Middle East and Asia	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	5.6%	-5.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.4%	90.3%	-4.1%	83.2%	7.1%
10+ Years	0%	9.3%	9.3%	9.8%	-0.5%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.8%	0%	-3.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.9%	76.7%	1.2%
Germany	1.6%	0.2%	1.4%
Poland	6.2%	1.3%	4.9%
Romania	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
Other EU countries	1.6%	1.5%	0.1%
No passport held	11.6%	13.5%	-1.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.4%	37.2%	-5.8%
Christian	65.9%	46.2%	19.7%
Not answered	2.7%	6.0%	-3.3%

Safety

Is Beckbridge Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beckbridge Way was 50.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.8% lower than the Altofts and Whitwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Beckbridge Way has the 42nd lowest crime rate of 114 local areas in Altofts and Whitwood and the 330th lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.2%.

🔎 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. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£44,800

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in WF6 2SU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (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 - 2/10 (very 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) - 5/10 (average )
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) - 5/10 (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 Beckbridge Way are based on 41 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 Beckbridge Way, Normanton, WF6 2SU

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF6 2SU

Average Price
£207,873

Semi-Detached
£207,873

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Beckbridge Way

Average Price
£210,742

Semi-Detached
£210,742

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Beckbridge WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
73 Beckbridge Way, Normanton, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2022-01-10	£217,947
32 Beckbridge Way, Normanton, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£120,000	2017-02-15	£184,412
73 Beckbridge Way, Normanton, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£98,000	2016-07-29	£150,825
38 Beckbridge Way, Normanton, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£112,000	2016-04-01	£175,736
63 Beckbridge Way, Normanton, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£110,000	2015-02-06	£185,703

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF6 2SU

Employment

WF6 2SU 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	80
Retired	44
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	13
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Looking after home or family	8
Other	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Student (economically inactive)	4
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	37
Construction	14
Education	13
Manufacturing	12
Transport and storage	10
Human health and social work activities	10
Other	8
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Information and communication	1
Real estate activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Beckbridge Lane , WF6 2HZ	3out of 4	321 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Normanton Common Primary Academy Castleford Road , WF6 1QU	3out of 4	683 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School High Street , WF6 1NR	4out of 4	702 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Normanton Junior Academy Church Lane , WF6 1EY	3out of 4	987 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Normanton Altofts Junior School Ash Tree Gardens , Altofts WF6 2NF	3out of 4	1,541 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Outwood Academy Freeston Favell Avenue , WF6 1HZ	2out of 4	859 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy Cutsyke Road , Featherstone WF7 6BD	3out of 4	3,279 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy City Fields Warmfield View , WF1 4SF	4out of 4	5,264 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Castleford Academy Ferrybridge Road , WF10 4JQ	3out of 4	5,379 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	673 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Kingsland Primary School Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4BA	4out of 4	4,587 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Springfield Centre Pontefract Road , Crofton WF4 1LL	3out of 4	4,681 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
High Well School Rook Hill Road , WF8 2DD	3out of 4	5,270 yd	Community 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	Distance
The Duck Egg Bakery (Tea Room)	262 Castleford Road, Normanton	428 yd
Compass Group @ Howdens	Sheridan House, Don Pedro Avenue	552 yd
The Kitchen	The Well Project At Haw Hill Park, Castleford Road	722 yd
Kitty's Hut	Normanton Town Hall, High Street	889 yd
Thursday Chat Club	Normanton Town Hall, High Street	889 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hopetown Liberal Club	Nelson Street, Normanton	332 yd
New Carlton Social Club	Carlton Green, Normanton	390 yd
Black Swan	1 Castleford Road, Normanton	722 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bakeaway Takeaway	Unit 9, Beckbridge Industrial Estate	395 yd
Wonderful	256-260 Castleford Road, Normanton	428 yd
Parkside Fisheries	159 Castleford Road, Normanton	429 yd
Lucky Dragon	142 Castleford Road, Normanton	459 yd
The Fish Bar	312 Castleford Road, Normanton	506 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
ASDA	High Street, Normanton		878 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ultra Flex Normanton RIPLEY DRIVE	health and fitness suite	230 yd
St John The Baptist Catholic Primary School BECKBRIDGE LANE	grass pitches	396 yd
Fitness Zone BENSON LANE	health and fitness suite	583 yd
Haw Hill Park CASTLEFORD ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	614 yd
Freeston Academy FAVELL AVENUE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	904 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	75 Mbit/s
Average download speed	119.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of WF6 2SU