Postcode WF10 1QJ is located in an urban city, within the Altofts and Whitwood ward of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Castleford West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 105.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Castleford West is £42,777 per year. The nearest station is Castleford located about 1.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Castleford West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,118 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Castleford West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 105.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Castleford West is £42,777 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 138 ft away from WF10 1QJ.
Castleford West near WF10 1QJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Castleford located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 253 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Altofts and Whitwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £465,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 65 | £300,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £117,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 100 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 83 | £160,000 |
10 year median price trend in Altofts and Whitwood
In the WF10 1QJ postcode area, located within Castleford West, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF10 1QJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Crescent Stores | 24 Wood View Crescent, Castleford, WF10 1PP | Walking directions to Crescent Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 2 Willowbridge Court, Castleford, WF10 5NN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Hursts | Willowbridge Lane, Whitwood, Castleford, WF10 5NW | Walking directions to Hursts |
Annual council tax rates for Wakefield district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.