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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

WF101PJ

St James Court

WF105PR

Chiltern Avenue

WF105ST

Curlew Close

WF101QQ

Whincop Avenue

WF105DZ

Garth Street

WF105HQ

Wesley Street

WF105HR

Old School Court

WF105JX

Holyrood Chase

WF105LF

Mill Street

WF105TX

The Dell

WF105AH

Longacre

WF105EF

Hemsby Road

WF105NL

Willowbridge Lane

WF105JS

Carr Beck Road

WF105SL

Sheldrake Road

WF105TL

Pasture Drive

WF105YB

Mulberry Close

WF105JF

Westwood Road

WF105RX

Love Lane

WF105RZ

John Street

WF105EQ

Nicholson Street

WF105SU

Teal Close

Data Sources

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