The WF6 1 Normanton Postcode Sector
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The WF6 1 postcode sector is within the county of West Yorkshire.
According to the 2021 Census, the WF6 1 postcode sector is home to 11,994 residents.
Each postcode sector can contain up to 400 unique postcode units. With 300 already in use, that leaves 100 potentially available.
The largest settlements in the WF6 1 postal code are NORMANTON and Normanton Industrial Estate.
The WF6 1 Postcode shares a border with WF1 5 (WAKEFIELD, Kirkthorpe, Heath), WF4 1 (Crofton, Sharlston Common, New Crofton), WF10 5 (CASTLEFORD, Cutsyke, Whitwood), WF6 2 (NORMANTON, Altofts) and WF7 6 (Featherstone, Streethouse, Ackton).
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Key facts
- Within the post town of NORMANTON.
- WF6 1 is in the WF6 district, within the WF Wakefield area.
- Royal Mail delivery office: Whitwood Delivery Office.
- Area: 2.13 sq mi (5.51 km² / 1,361.62 acres).
- Crossed by the M62 motorway.
Street list for WF6 1
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| HAVERTOP LANE B6134 | 1158 |
| CASTLEFORD ROAD A655 | 183 |
| BUCKLE LANE | 157 |
| SMIRTHWAITE VIEW | 156 |
| NORMAN COURT | 137 |
| WEST STREET | 110 |
| FAVELL AVENUE | 78 |
| ATKINSON COURT | 73 |
| HENDERSON AVENUE | 59 |
| ALEXANDRA DRIVE | 57 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1368 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 223 |
| Public order | 201 |
| Other theft | 163 |
| Vehicle crime | 142 |
| Other crime | 104 |
| Burglary | 100 |
| Drugs | 50 |
| Shoplifting | 40 |
| Possession of weapons | 19 |
| Theft from the person | 11 |
| Bicycle theft | 11 |
| Robbery | 9 |
Postcodes in this sector
Schools and places of education
Newlands Primary School
Community school
Wakefield Road, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 1BB
Head: Mrs Tammie Prince
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2019-09-19
Pupils: 312
Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School
Voluntary aided school
High Street, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 1NR
Head: Mrs Amy Stone
Ofsted: Outstanding
Inspection: 2013-04-26
Pupils: 316
Normanton Common Primary Academy
Academy converter
Castleford Road, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 1QU
Head: Mr Courtenay Walls
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2019-03-27
Pupils: 344
Normanton Junior Academy
Academy sponsor led
Church Lane, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 1EY
Head: Mr Luke Welsh
Ofsted: Good
Inspection: 2023-07-04
Pupils: 351
Outwood Academy Freeston
Academy converter
Favell Avenue, Normanton, , WF6 1HZ
Head: Principal Lisa Allott
Ofsted: Requires improvement
Inspection: 2022-10-13
Pupils: 935
Neighbouring sectors and settlements
House prices
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £322,446 | 28 | £297,666 | 29 | £292,159 | 22 | £265,875 | 32 |
| Semi-detached | £185,511 | 44 | £177,104 | 53 | £173,654 | 41 | £171,203 | 52 |
| Terraced | £164,856 | 60 | £136,059 | 60 | £149,810 | 58 | £127,760 | 92 |
| Flats | £83,857 | 7 | £85,156 | 8 | £71,857 | 7 | £93,250 | 12 |
Important postcodes and buildings
WF6 1AZ is the postcode for Normanton Health Centre, 177 Church Lane
WF6 1BB is the postcode for Newlands Primary School, Wakefield Road
WF6 1EY is the postcode for Normanton Junior Academy, Church Lane
WF6 1FB is the postcode for West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service, Fire Station, Princess Street
WF6 1GX is the postcode for Wakefield Digital Headquarters & Custody Suite, West Yorkshire Police, Devilliers Way, and Wakefield Digital Headquarters & Custody Suite, West Yorkshire Police, Devilliers Way, Normanton Industrial Estate
WF6 1HZ is the postcode for SPORTS HALL, Freeston Academy, Favell Avenue, SCIENCE BLOCK, Freeston Business & Enterprise College, Favell Avenue, SCIENCE BLOCK, Freeston Academy, Favell Avenue, and MAIN SCHOOL, Freeston Academy, Favell Avenue
WF6 1NR is the postcode for All Saints C of E Infant School, High Street
WF6 1QU is the postcode for Normanton Common Primary Academy, Castleford Road, and Normanton Common Primary School, Castleford Road
Administrative coverage
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