Shaw Avenue is in Normanton and in Wakefield district. WF6 2TS is located in the Normanton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shaw Avenue, Normanton, WF6 2TS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF6 2TT, WF6 2EX, WF6 2TR, WF6 2ET, WF6 1QQ, WF6 1QH, WF6 1QE, WF6 2EU, WF6 2TX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF6 2TS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 54.2% | 47.3% | -6.9% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 45.8% | 52.7% | 6.9% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 | 24.5% | 28.4% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.2% | 46.6% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 16.2% | 17.2% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 3.9% | -5.3% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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% | 51.1% | 0.1% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 25.2% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -8.4% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 16.2% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 5.6% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 2TS this area, 28.4% 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 17%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.4% | 28.4% | -3.0% | 18.2% | 10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 10.9% | -7.9% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 18.8% | 3.5% | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 17.9% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.6% | 17% | 0.4% | 33.8% | -16.8% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3.1% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.4% | 97.7% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 96.5% | 95.5% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 95.5% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.2% | 37.2% | 3.0% |
| Christian | 54.5% | 46.2% | 8.3% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shaw Avenue was 19.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.2% lower than the Altofts and Whitwood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Shaw Avenue has the 13th lowest crime rate of 114 local areas in Altofts and Whitwood and the 83rd lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.8%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Shaw Avenue, Normanton, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £213,500 | 2024-06-07 | £228,936 |
| 61 Shaw Avenue, Normanton, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2022-12-09 | £215,966 |
| 9 Shaw Avenue, Normanton, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2020-02-28 | £205,832 |
| 67 Shaw Avenue, Normanton, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2017-06-30 | £252,228 |
| 17 Shaw Avenue, Normanton, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2016-03-21 | £192,329 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 372 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton Common Primary Academy Castleford Road , WF6 1QU | 3out of 4 | 610 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School High Street , WF6 1NR | 4out of 4 | 640 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton Junior Academy Church Lane , WF6 1EY | 3out of 4 | 934 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton Altofts Junior School Ash Tree Gardens , Altofts WF6 2NF | 3out of 4 | 1,373 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 920 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 | 3,458 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy City Fields Warmfield View , WF1 4SF | 4out of 4 | 5,160 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Academy Ferrybridge Road , WF10 4JQ | 3out of 4 | 5,435 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 | 643 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland Primary School Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4BA | 4out of 4 | 4,383 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Springfield Centre Pontefract Road , Crofton WF4 1LL | 3out of 4 | 4,763 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Well School Rook Hill Road , WF8 2DD | 3out of 4 | 5,463 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Duck Egg Bakery (Tea Room) | 262 Castleford Road, Normanton | 307 yd | |
| The Kitchen | The Well Project At Haw Hill Park, Castleford Road | 591 yd | |
| Kitty's Hut | Normanton Town Hall, High Street | 741 yd | |
| Thursday Chat Club | Normanton Town Hall, High Street | 741 yd | |
| Compass Group @ Howdens | Sheridan House, Don Pedro Avenue | 761 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopetown Liberal Club | Nelson Street, Normanton | 123 yd | |
| New Carlton Social Club | Carlton Green, Normanton | 293 yd | |
| Black Swan | 1 Castleford Road, Normanton | 591 yd | |
| The Junction Inn | Market Place, Normanton | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Fisheries | 159 Castleford Road, Normanton | 232 yd | |
| Lucky Dragon | 142 Castleford Road, Normanton | 294 yd | |
| Wonderful | 256-260 Castleford Road, Normanton | 307 yd | |
| The Fish Bar | 312 Castleford Road, Normanton | 417 yd | |
| Anisa's | 315 Castleford Road, Normanton | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA | High Street, Normanton | 745 yd | |
| Lidl | Altofts Road, Normanton | 1,011 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ultra Flex Normanton RIPLEY DRIVE | health and fitness suite | 333 yd |
| St John The Baptist Catholic Primary School BECKBRIDGE LANE | grass pitches | 387 yd |
| Haw Hill Park CASTLEFORD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 434 yd |
| Fitness Zone BENSON LANE | health and fitness suite | 478 yd |
| Freeston Academy FAVELL AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.