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Castleford West

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. 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

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Castleford West Population

9,755

Population density

3,565.7 per km²

Crime

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

British

8,999

92.26%

Other White

362

3.71%

Indian

0.74%

African

0.49%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.33%

Total population: 9,754

Economics

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

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 111 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Castleford West area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,500 up to £365,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Terraced	45	£138,000	£100,000	£120,000	£210,000	£240,000
Detached	19	£250,000	£177,500	£202,500	£305,000	£329,000
Flats	5	£105,000	£71,700	£88,500	£115,000	£135,000
Semi-Detached	42	£178,240	£135,000	£150,000	£200,000	£281,150

10 years median price trend in Castleford West

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Property prices in Castleford West

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