WF6 postcode: what it's like to live there
The WF6 district covers Normanton (Wakefield), Featherstone (Wakefield), Stanley, Moorhouse & Bottomboat. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 5 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in WF6
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from WF6 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
Primary schools in WF6
- Altofts Junior Academy · WF6 2NF · Good or better in every area (2025)
- Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School · WF6 2LN · Report card 2026: Strong or better in every area
- Martin Frobisher Infant School · WF6 2NU · Good (2022)
- Newlands Primary School · WF6 1BB · Requires improvement in some areas (2025) · Bottom 2% in England
- Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School · WF6 1NR · Outstanding in every area (2024)
- Normanton Common Primary Academy · WF6 1QU · Remains Good (2024) · Top 29% in England
- Normanton Junior Academy · WF6 1EY · Remains Good (2023) · Top 26% in England
- St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School · WF6 2HZ · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 30% in England
Secondary schools in WF6
- Outwood Academy Freeston · WF6 1HZ · Good or better in every area (2025) · Bottom 38% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in WF6
- Earlybirds Daycare · WF6 1AG · Good (Ofsted)
- Kids Planet Queen Street · WF6 2DQ
- Little Stars · WF6 2DJ · Good (Ofsted)
- Super Star Sport St John · WF6 2HZ
- Kids Planet Altofts · WF6 2QS
- Kids Planet Altofts Baby Unit · WF6 2NN
GP surgeries in WF6
- King'S Medical Practice · WF6 2AZ
- Newland Surgery · WF6 1QD
- Patience Lane Surgery · WF6 2JZ
Neighbourhoods in WF6
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of WF6 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normanton West | 39% | £162k | High | 12 min |
| Normanton East | 32% | £215k | Average | 9 min |
| Altofts | 25% | £210k | Low | 8 min |
| Streethouse & Sharlston Common | 4% | £207k | High | 12 min |
Questions
Where is the WF6 postcode?
WF6 covers 5 neighbourhoods in Normanton (Wakefield), Featherstone (Wakefield), Stanley, Moorhouse & Bottomboat, with 587 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in WF6?
The typical home price across WF6's neighbourhoods is £210k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in WF6?
8 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a WF6 postcode.
How long is the commute from WF6?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Leeds 45 minutes; York 68 minutes.