Hamilton Court is in Normanton and in Wakefield district. WF6 2TE is located in the Normanton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hamilton Court, Normanton, WF6 2TE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF6 2RP, WF6 2DX, WF6 2SP, WF6 2DY, WF6 2BZ, WF6 2SN, WF6 2SW, WF6 2DS, WF6 2TP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF6 2TE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.3% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.7% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 2TE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.5% 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% | 32.1% | 6.1% | 37.9% | -5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.6% | 57.5% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 13.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 0.4% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 7.1% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.7% | 44.3% | -5.4% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 35.9% | -2.5% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 15.4% | 6.3% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 16.4% | 17.9% | 1.5% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 13.4% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 11.6% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 7.8% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 16% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 23% | 29.1% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -4.7% |
| Other | 5.2% | 4.1% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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 | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.8% | 98.3% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 91.2% 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 | 98.8% | 91.2% | -7.6% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 90.9% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.1% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31% | 37.2% | -6.2% |
| Christian | 64.6% | 46.2% | 18.4% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hamilton Court was 13.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.0% lower than the Normanton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hamilton Court has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Normanton and the 42nd lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Hamilton Court, Normanton, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2019-08-13 | £293,429 |
| 7 Hamilton Court, Normanton, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2012-09-28 | £249,722 |
| 5 Hamilton Court, Normanton, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2011-05-16 | £211,364 |
| 5 Hamilton Court, Normanton, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £79,950 | 2002-04-19 | £243,419 |
| 1 Hamilton Court, Normanton, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £86,950 | 2001-09-28 | £286,012 |
WF6 2TE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 111 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normanton Altofts Junior School Ash Tree Gardens , Altofts WF6 2NF | 3out of 4 | 634 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School High Street , WF6 1NR | 4out of 4 | 698 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton Junior Academy Church Lane , WF6 1EY | 3out of 4 | 833 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School Beckbridge Lane , WF6 2HZ | 3out of 4 | 912 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School Lee Brigg , Altofts WF6 2LN | 4out of 4 | 1,059 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 | 1,204 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 | 4,253 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy City Fields Warmfield View , WF1 4SF | 4out of 4 | 4,542 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royds Academy Pennington Lane , Oulton LS26 8EX | - not rated | 5,014 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 | 795 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland Primary School Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4BA | 4out of 4 | 3,603 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Springfield Centre Pontefract Road , Crofton WF4 1LL | 3out of 4 | 4,822 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy Lane School Ivy Lane School , Ivy Lane WF1 4AZ | - not rated | 4,945 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowcroft School 24 Bar Lane , WF1 4AD | - not rated | 5,051 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitty's Hut | Normanton Town Hall, High Street | 349 yd | |
| Thursday Chat Club | Normanton Town Hall, High Street | 349 yd | |
| Sliced | 73 High Street, Normanton | 449 yd | |
| Gem's Bistro | 45 High Street, Normanton | 449 yd | |
| Toast Coffee House | 28 Altofts Road, Normanton | 451 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Swan | 1 Castleford Road, Normanton | 455 yd | |
| The Junction Inn | Market Place, Normanton | 521 yd | |
| Midland Hotel | Market Street, Normanton | 618 yd | |
| New Carlton Social Club | Carlton Green, Normanton | 673 yd | |
| Normanton Conservative Club | 8 West Street, Normanton | 679 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Chinese Takeaway | 24 Altofts Road, Normanton | 451 yd | |
| Jani's High Street Delicatessen | 19 High Street, Normanton | 517 yd | |
| Caspian Grill | 21 Market Place, Normanton | 521 yd | |
| Lucky Dragon | 142 Castleford Road, Normanton | 546 yd | |
| Parkside Fisheries | 159 Castleford Road, Normanton | 567 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA | High Street, Normanton | 429 yd | |
| Lidl | Altofts Road, Normanton | 451 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Haw Hill Park CASTLEFORD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 386 yd |
| Altofts Junior School ASH TREE GARDENS | grass pitches | 740 yd |
| Normanton Leisure MARKET STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 759 yd |
| St John The Baptist Catholic Primary School BECKBRIDGE LANE | grass pitches | 813 yd |
| The Brig ST. MARYS ROAD | 928 yd | |
| Fitness Zone BENSON LANE | health and fitness suite | 967 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 | 42 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 67.58 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 67.58 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10.66 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.