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Castleford West

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About

Castleford West sits on the northern bank of the River Aire, with the confluence of the Aire and Calder Navigation shaping its industrial landscape. The area is defined by its practical layout, centred around key transport routes like the A656 and the railway line. Large-scale logistics and distribution centres occupy former industrial land, representing a modern shift in the local economy. Housing is primarily a mix of post-war terraces and interwar semis, offering functional residential streets.

A prominent local landmark is the Xscape leisure complex, with its indoor ski slope and cinema, built on the site of a former power station. The community is served by several local schools and the Castleford Campus of Wakefield College. Green space is provided by the Riverside Park, which follows the riverbank and offers views towards the famous Castleford Bridge, a sweeping cable-stayed structure that connects the west and town centre.

Area overview

On average Castleford West has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Castleford West is £42,777 per year. There are 3 schools in Castleford West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Castleford West is home to around 9,755 people, with a population density of about 3,565.7 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
24.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Castleford West Population
9,755
Population density
3,565.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.72(+23%)
Vehicle crime
10.66(+91%)
Public order
9.64(+7%)
Other theft
6.97(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.97(-18%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,999
92.26%
Other White
362
3.71%
Indian
72
0.74%
African
48
0.49%
White and Asian (mixed)
32
0.33%
Total population: 9,754

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,268
28.64%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,504
18.99%
Level 3 (A level)
1,302
16.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,235
15.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
893
11.28%
Total 16+ residents: 7,919

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,428
32.76%
Owns outright
1,093
25.07%
Social rents from council
795
18.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
566
12.98%
Other social rented
361
8.28%
Total households: 4,359

Property prices in Castleford West

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Castleford West area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £326,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Castleford West in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Castleford West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£253,750
Flats3£115,000
Semi-Detached36£175,000
Terraced48£138,000

10 years median price trend in Castleford West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castleford West.

All postcodes in Castleford West

WF105HL

Leeds Road

WF105LE

Church View

WF105HT

Leeds Barnsdale Road

WF105DW

Aketon Road

WF105DR

Aketon Road

WF105EH

Beancroft Road

WF105GH

Sandpiper Court

WF105HU

Cutsyke Crest

WF105RN

Regent Street

WF105YF

Frobisher Avenue

WF105AN

Garden Street

WF105NY

Chequerfield Close

WF105SB

Falcon Drive

WF105ED

Hemsby Road

WF105LX

Lumley Avenue

WF105TW

Glen Court

WF105EU

Mount Walk

WF105EB

Hemsby Road

WF105FX

Kilner Way

WF105HP

St Martins Grove

WF101PR

Wood View Close

WF105AG

Roundhill Road

WF105HZ

Meadow Road

WF105LB

Lumley Street

WF105NE

Altofts and Whitwood

WF105RW

Regent Street

WF105YJ

Middle Oxford Close

WF101QN

Toll Bar Road

WF105JZ

Kensington Gardens

WF105PH

Wood Green

WF105SS

Barnes Road

WF105AT

Smawthorne Grove

WF105DF

Middle Oxford Street

WF105LZ

Lumley Street

WF101NT

Methley Road

WF101PN

Methley Road

WF101PY

Wood View Avenue

WF101QF

South Avenue

WF105HD

Ramsden Street

WF105LU

Lumley Street

WF105NS

College Grove

WF105SN

Sheldrake Road

WF105GE

Kingfisher Court

WF105NB

Lumley Mount

WF105SY

Altofts and Whitwood

WF105DY

Aketon Road

WF105GR

Waterton Road

WF105GS

Lumley Gardens

WF105JY

Buckingham Way

WF105RQ

Leaf Street

WF105JH

Westfield Avenue

WF105TJ

Carr Beck View

WF105AB

Barnes Road

WF105GA

Bolling Mews

WF105JJ

Westfield Avenue

WF105LQ

Aketon Croft

WF105NU

Towton Drive

WF105DL

Aketon Road

WF105SJ

Sheldrake Road

WF101PZ

East View

WF105FF

Hazelmount Way

WF105RP

Archer Street

WF105EE

Rivelin Road

WF105GB

Old Scholars Avenue

WF105RE

Temple Street

WF101PL

Raglan Close

WF105DS

Mulberry Close

WF105DU

Aketon Road

WF105EY

Malthouse Close

WF105FZ

Ward Road

WF105HS

Leeds Barnsdale Road

WF105NT

Marston Court

WF105TS

Marsh Road

WF105UW

Orchard Park

WF101PQ

Jin Whin Court

WF105PQ

Wood Lane

WF101BY

Castleford Central and Glasshoughton

WF105ET

Leeds Road

WF105JL

Green Lane

WF105NX

Stamford Avenue

WF105DJ

Aketon Road

WF105FW

Clarkson Court

WF105RS

Beancroft Street

WF105SR

Barnes Road

WF105JQ

Westfields

WF105LR

Telford Mews

WF105PP

Chiltern Avenue

WF105TE

Temple Mews

WF105LY

Lumley Street

WF105SA

Falcon Drive

WF105SP

Mallard Road

WF105YG

Cherry Court

WF105TR

Valley Court

WF105RB

Temple Street

WF101NS

Hunt Street

WF105HH

Leeds Road

WF105XX

Vale View

WF105PA

Bramham Road

WF105RD

Temple Street

WF105RR

Beancroft Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.