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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 high crime levels, with around 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. 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
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
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
49.41(+12%)
Vehicle crime
9.23(+64%)
Public order
8.51(-4%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.18(-17%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.05(-58%)
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

Median price£177,500
Price per sq ft£211
Sales (last 12 months)112
Typical range (middle 50%)£140K – £220K

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £177,500 (about £211 per square foot) in Castleford West area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £375,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Castleford West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£281,000£290
Semi-Detached49£182,000£218
Terraced45£146,000£188
Flats4£96,750£183

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Castleford West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castleford West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£188,000£138,500£85,000
2017£229,950£81,000£130,000£101,000
2018£184,950£94,000£131,000£96,500
2019£221,000£71,500£140,000£105,000
2020£219,950£70,000£145,000£128,750
2021£250,851£96,500£155,000£130,000
2022£279,950£83,500£180,000£124,000
2023£272,500£102,500£175,000£123,500
2024£295,000£95,000£190,000£145,000
2025£250,000£105,000£175,000£140,000
2026£313,500£214,000£121,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castleford West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castleford West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175£141£111
2017£180£157£140£137
2018£164£186£153£123
2019£213£134£157£137
2020£212£129£164£142
2021£227£157£191£161
2022£249£189£204£170
2023£249£213£195£168
2024£263£167£208£192
2025£265£191£210£181
2026£296£244£169
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castleford West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.