WF6 1RD is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (WF6) is called the outward code. The part after the space (1RD) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case WF which means Wakefield.
- Postal District. In our case WF6.
- Postal Sector. In our case WF6 1.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case RD.
The regional mail center for the post area WF is the Yorkshire Distribution Centre, which is located at Silkstone House, Express Way, Wakefield Europort, NORMANTON, WF6 2XX.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the WF6 1RD postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is WHITWOOD DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the WF6 1RD postcode have the street address of Gilcar Street
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the WF6 1RD postcode is home to a bustling 59 residents!
It is situated within the post town of NORMANTON within the old postal county of Yorkshire.
WF6 1RD is within the town of Normanton.
The WF6 1RD postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in WF6 1RD are houses. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are end-terraced, detached, mid-terraced and unknown.
Most properties in WF6 1RD are unknown with the rest being owned by the occupiers.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for WF6 1RD
The telephone area code for WF6 1RD is 01924 Wakefield.
Map Coordinates for WF6 1RD
| Latitude | 53.7072955799 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.39982717832 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for WF6 1RD
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Weather Forecast for WF6 1RD
Sat 27th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 9 mph |
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 15.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Light rain | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 59.00% | N 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 92.00% | N 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 94.00% | NNW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Heavy rain | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 86.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 43.00% | W 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Sunny day | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 3.00% | W 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 0.00% | SW 7 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 14.00% | S 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 2.00% | S 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 8.00% | S 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 14.00% | S 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 8.00% | S 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | SSE 13 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 4.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 15.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 14.00% | ESE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 10.00% | ESE 7 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 14.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 21.00% | E 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 21.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 18.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain shower (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 31.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 11.00% | ENE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | E 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 14.00% | NNE 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the WF6 1RD Postcode?
Download Speeds For WF6 1RD
| Average Mbps | 40.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 26.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 205.000 |
WF6 1RD has an average download speed of 40.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,053 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
15% of postcodes (182,365) have slower broadband speeds.
85% of postcodes (1,001,223) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For WF6 1RD
| Average Mbps | 6.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 6.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 21.000 |
WF6 1RD has an average upload speed of 6.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
3,652 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
10% of postcodes (119,812) have slower upload speeds.
90% of postcodes (1,061,177) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of WF6 1RD Postcode
England Primary Schools
Half Acres Primary Academy
Address: Half Acres Primary Academy, Temple Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5RE
Distance: 1.89 miles
Contact: 01977802325
Castleford Half Acres Primary School
Address: Castleford Half Acres Primary School, Temple Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5RE
Distance: 1.89 miles
Contact:
Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy
Address: Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy, Methley Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 1PN
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: 01977524483
Ackton Pastures Primary Academy
Address: Ackton Pastures Primary Academy, College Grove, Whitwood, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5NS
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: 01977802322
Ackton Pastures Primary School
Address: Ackton Pastures Primary School, College Grove, Whitwood, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5NS
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact:
Normanton Common Primary Academy
Address: Normanton Common Primary Academy, Castleford Road, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 1QU
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: 01924890576
Featherstone All Saints CofE Academy
Address: Featherstone All Saints CofE Academy, North Close, North Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 6BQ
Distance: 1.94 miles
Contact: 01977780225
All Saints Featherstone CofE (VA) Junior Infant and Nursery School
Address: All Saints Featherstone CofE (VA) Junior Infant and Nursery School, North Close, North Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 6BQ
Distance: 1.94 miles
Contact:
St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Address: St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Beckbridge Lane, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2HZ
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: 01924891685
Normanton Junior Academy
Address: Normanton Junior Academy, Church Lane, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 1EY
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: 01924891546
Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School
Address: Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School, High Street, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 1NR
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: 01924894309
Newlands Primary School
Address: Newlands Primary School, Wakefield Road, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 1BB
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: 01924302585
Normanton Altofts Junior School
Address: Normanton Altofts Junior School, Ash Tree Gardens, Altofts, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2NF
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: 01924899449
Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School
Address: Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School, Lee Brigg, Altofts, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2LN
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: 01924893829
Normanton Altofts Lee Brigg Infant School
Address: Normanton Altofts Lee Brigg Infant School, Lee Brigg, Altofts, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2LN
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact:
Martin Frobisher Infant School
Address: Martin Frobisher Infant School, Church Road, Altofts, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2NU
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: 01924897814
England Secondary Schools
St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy
Address: St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy, Cutsyke Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 6BD
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact: 01977691000
The Freeston Academy
Address: The Freeston Academy, Favell Avenue, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 1HZ
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near WF6 1RD
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: KINGS MEDICAL CENTRE, KING EDWARD STREET, NORMANTON, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF6 2AZ
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: :
THE HIGH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 21 HIGH STREET, NORMANTON, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF6 2AD
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: :
CASTLEFORD DENTAL CLINIC
Address: CASTLEFORD HEALTH CENTRE, WELBECK STREET, CASTLEFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 1HB
Distance: 2.20 miles
Contact: :
ARMSTRONG HAIRE AND ASSOCIATES
Address: 38 BANK STREET, CASTLEFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 1JD
Distance: 2.31 miles
Contact: :
JAMES TAYLOR AND PARTNERS
Address: ELIZABETH HOUSE, BRADLEY STREET, CASTLEFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 1HS
Distance: 2.31 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 105 STATION LANE, FEATHERSTONE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF7 5BA
Distance: 2.62 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near WF6 1RD
M AND A PHARMACIES
Address: 146 CASTLEFORD ROAD, NORMANTON, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF6 2EP
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 220021
EXEL CHEMIST
Address: 56 HIGH STREET, NORMANTON, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF6 2AQ
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 896777
NORMANTON - PHARMACY PLUS HEALTH
Address: KINGS STREET MEDICAL CTR, KING EDWARD ST, NORMANTON, WF6 2AZ
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 893117
M&A PHARMACIES LTD
Address: 1 LEE BRIGG, ALTOFTS, NORMANTON, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF6 2JJ
Distance: 1.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 897135
EXEL PHARMACY
Address: 2 ST. MICHAELS GREEN, NORMANTON, WF6 1PX
Distance: 1.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 896870
METHLEY PHARMACY
Address: PINFOLD LANE, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS26 9AB
Distance: 1.97 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 551788
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near WF6 1RD
D G OPTICIANS (NORMANTON)
Address: 6 CHURCH LANE, NORMANTON, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF6 2DE
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: :
MOORHOUSE OPTICIANS (NORMANTON)
Address: 32 HIGH STREET, NORMANTON, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF6 2AB
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: :
MOORHOUSE OPTICIANS (CASTLEFORD)
Address: 103 CARLTON STREET, CASTLEFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 1DX
Distance: 2.24 miles
Contact: :
IVISION OPTICIANS (CASTLEFORD)
Address: 73 CARLTON STREET, CASTLEFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 1DE
Distance: 2.33 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (CASTLEFORD)
Address: 54 CARLTON STREET, CASTLEFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 1AH
Distance: 2.36 miles
Contact: :
VISION CARE OPTOMETRY (CASTLEFORD)
Address: 19 SAGAR STREET, CASTLEFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF10 1AG
Distance: 2.40 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near WF6 1RD
KING'S MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: KING EDWARD STREET, NORMANTON, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF6 2AZ
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 223909
QUEEN STREET SURGERY
Address: 60 QUEEN STREET, NORMANTON, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF6 2BU
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: :
PARK VIEW SURGERY
Address: 60 QUEEN STREET, NORMANTON, WF6 2BU
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: :
NEWLAND SURGERY
Address: NEWLAND LANE, NORMANTON, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF6 1QD
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 220256
PATIENCE LANE SURGERY
Address: PATIENCE LANE, ALTOFTS, NORMANTON, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF6 2JZ
Distance: 1.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01924 890729
HEALTH CARE FIRST PARTNERSHIP
Address: PINFOLD SURGERY, PINFOLD LANE, MICKLETOWN METHLEY, LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS26 9AA
Distance: 2.06 miles
Contact: tel: 01977 664141
Transport Links near WF6 1RD
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: WF6 1RD
- Normanton
Normanton station, Lower Station Road, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2BGDistance: 1.33 milesDriving Time: 2.76 minutes - Castleford
Castleford station, Beancroft Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5DNDistance: 2.43 milesDriving Time: 5.54 minutes - Streethouse
Streethouse station, Whinney Lane, Streethouse, West Yorkshire, WF7 6UJDistance: 3.52 milesDriving Time: 6.62 minutes - Glasshoughton
Glasshoughton station, Colorado Way, Glasshoughton, West Yorkshire, WF10 4TADistance: 3.62 milesDriving Time: 4.60 minutes - Featherstone
Featherstone station, Featherstone, Featherstone, West Yorkshire, WF7 7HJDistance: 3.71 milesDriving Time: 6.60 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near WF6 1RD
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near WF6 1RD
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the WF6 1RD Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Yvette Cooper |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the WF6 1RD Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Wakefield District Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Wakefield District at the following link Wakefield District.How much is the Council Tax?
Wakefield District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Wakefield District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the WF6 1RD Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Wakefield council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries and local historyHouse Sales in WF6 1RD
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | £160,000 | £150,000 | £155,000 | 2 |
| 2013 | £125,000 | £150,000 | £150,357 | 7 |
| 2014 | £160,000 | £55,000 | £107,500 | 2 |
| 2015 | £100,000 | £232,500 | £157,500 | 3 |
| 2016 | £130,000 | £125,000 | £133,333 | 3 |
| 2017 | £105,000 | £67,750 | £86,375 | 2 |
| 2018 | £147,500 | £92,000 | £129,000 | 3 |
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Postcodes near the WF6 1RD Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the WF6 1RD Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Asda, High Street, NORMANTON, WF6 2AL | 1.34 miles | Directions from WF6 1RD to Asda |
| Asda, Leeds Road, Glasshoughton, CASTLEFORD, WF10 5EL | 3.17 miles | Directions from WF6 1RD to Asda |
| Morrisons, Enterprise Way, CASTLEFORD, WF10 1EQ | 3.43 miles | Directions from WF6 1RD to Morrisons |
| Aldi, Enterprise Way, CASTLEFORD, WF10 1EQ | 3.43 miles | Directions from WF6 1RD to Aldi |
| Iceland, Carlton Lanes Shopping Centre, CASTLEFORD, WF10 1AD | 3.84 miles | Directions from WF6 1RD to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the WF6 1RD Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Junction 33, M62 Motorway, Knottingley, WF11 0AF | 0.35 miles | Directions from WF6 1RD to Junction 33, M62 Motorway |
| Unit 12, Xscape, Junction 32 Of M62, Castleford, WF10 1AD | 2.43 miles | Directions from WF6 1RD to Unit 12, Xscape, Junction 32 Of M62 |
| Wakefield Trinity Walk Sm, Wakefield, WF1 1QR | 4.20 miles | Directions from WF6 1RD to Wakefield Trinity Walk Sm |
| 1 Herriot Way, Wakefield, WF1 2PT | 4.39 miles | Directions from WF6 1RD to 1 Herriot Way |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Colorado Way, CASTLEFORD, WF10 4TA | 2.37 miles | Directions from WF6 1RD to McDonald's, Colorado Way, CASTLEFORD, WF10 4TA |
| McDonald's, Park Road Retail Park, Park Road, PONTEFRACT, WF8 4PR | 3.36 miles | Directions from WF6 1RD to McDonald's, Park Road Retail Park, Park Road, PONTEFRACT, WF8 4PR |
| McDonald's, Snow Hill Way, WAKEFIELD, WF1 2UZ | 4.45 miles | Directions from WF6 1RD to McDonald's, Snow Hill Way, WAKEFIELD, WF1 2UZ |
| McDonald's, Cathedral Retail Park, Charlesworth Way, WAKEFIELD, WF2 9SE | 4.66 miles | Directions from WF6 1RD to McDonald's, Cathedral Retail Park, Charlesworth Way, WAKEFIELD, WF2 9SE |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Colorado Way, CASTLEFORD, WF10 4TA | 2.37 miles | Directions from WF6 1RD to KFC Glasshoughton - Colorado Way |
| KFC, Cornmarket, PONTEFRACT, WF8 1BJ | 3.67 miles | Directions from WF6 1RD to KFC Pontefract - Cornmarket |
| KFC, Westgate Retail & Leisure Park, Ings Road, WAKEFIELD, WF2 9SD | 4.78 miles | Directions from WF6 1RD to KFC Wakefield - Westgate Retail Park |
| KFC, Temple Newsam Park, LEEDS, LS15 0AE | 5.85 miles | Directions from WF6 1RD to KFC Leeds - Skelton Lake Services |
| KFC, Yew Tree Lane, LEEDS, LS15 9JD | 6.00 miles | Directions from WF6 1RD to KFC Colton Mill - Stile Hill Way |