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WF10 1WY

Speedwell Road

Altofts and Whitwood

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Overview

Postcode WF10 1WY 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 Normanton East area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 111.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Normanton East is £45,829 per year. The nearest station is Castleford, about 1.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
111
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
23.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

7/10

Normanton East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,233 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Normanton East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 111.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

23.2%

Approximately 23.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Normanton East is £45,829 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 26 ft away from WF10 1WY.

Flood risk

N/A

Normanton East near WF10 1WY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Castleford located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
360
Population density
175.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.43(-18%)
Vehicle crime
17.63(+213%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.49(+1%)
Other theft
12.93(+94%)
Shoplifting
12.53(+43%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
314
86.98%
Other White
21
5.82%
African
9
2.49%
Other Asian
8
2.22%
Indian
5
1.39%
Total population: 361

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
89
31.23%
No qualifications
66
23.16%
Level 3 (A level)
40
14.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
11.93%
Apprenticeship
24
8.42%
Total 16+ residents: 285

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
42
30.43%
Owns outright
31
22.46%
Social rents from council
26
18.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
14.49%
Shared ownership
8
5.8%
Total households: 138

Property prices in Altofts and Whitwood

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£223
Sales (last 12 months)264
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £271K

Based on 264 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £223 per square foot) in Altofts and Whitwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £550,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Altofts and Whitwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached60£320,000£286
Semi-Detached118£210,000£223
Terraced81£160,000£190
Flats5£105,000£175

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Altofts and Whitwood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Altofts and Whitwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£209,950£87,500£149,950£102,250
2017£219,950£84,000£149,950£114,950
2018£234,950£94,000£154,950£112,500
2019£234,973£72,000£159,950£130,000
2020£243,975£80,500£159,950£142,450
2021£270,000£83,000£179,995£135,000
2022£284,950£90,250£215,000£155,000
2023£303,500£105,000£210,000£147,500
2024£300,000£95,000£200,000£160,000
2025£300,000£110,000£208,000£160,000
2026£313,500£213,500£147,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Altofts and Whitwood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Altofts and Whitwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£192£129£167£120
2017£192£157£165£139
2018£198£186£179£143
2019£206£148£185£147
2020£210£135£177£158
2021£222£148£193£160
2022£251£179£205£186
2023£246£178£210£179
2024£245£167£218£203
2025£278£183£223£187
2026£283£229£180
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Altofts and Whitwood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Altofts and Whitwood in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 11 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF10 1WY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF10 1WY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Jan 2026Whitwood Lodge, Whitwood Lane, Castleford, WF10 5QDOtherFreehold£425,000
21 Nov 20257, Voysey Avenue, Castleford, WF10 5UXSemi-DetachedFreehold£295,000
31 Oct 202525, Voysey Avenue, Castleford, WF10 5UXSemi-DetachedFreehold£302,000
20 Jun 20252, Voysey Avenue, Castleford, WF10 5UXDetachedFreehold£300,000
31 Mar 20254, Voysey Avenue, Castleford, WF10 5UXSemi-DetachedFreehold£295,000

Schools

In the WF10 1WY postcode area, located within Normanton East, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF10 1WY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimaryAckton Pastures Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.8 miPrimaryCastleford Three Lane Ends AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.9 miPrimaryNormanton Common Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF10 1WY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF10 1WY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTaz Convenience Stores15 Wood Lane, Whitwood, Castleford, WF10 5PQWalking directions to Taz Convenience Stores
0.4 miHurstsWillowbridge Lane, Whitwood, Castleford, WF10 5NWWalking directions to Hursts
0.5 miTesco Express2 Willowbridge Court, Castleford, WF10 5NNWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wakefield district (2025-26).

Band A£1,457
Band B£1,700
Band C£1,943
Band D£2,186
Band E£2,672
Band F£3,157
Band G£3,643
Band H£4,372

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WF10 1WY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Josie Pritchard

Altofts and Whitwood - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Yvette Cooper

Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictWakefieldE08000036
Parliamentary ConstituencyPontefract, Castleford and KnottingleyE14001428
ParishWakefield, unparished areaE43000299
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Normanton EastE02002450
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wakefield 013AE01011758
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced2005-08-01

Frequently asked questions about WF10 1WY

Is WF10 1WY (Normanton East) safe?

The area around WF10 1WY records about 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and other theft.

What is the average house price near WF10 1WY?

The median sale price around WF10 1WY in Normanton East is £210,000 (about £223 per square foot) based on 264 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WF10 1WY?

There are 3 schools close to WF10 1WY, including Ackton Pastures Primary Academy (Good), Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy (Good) and Normanton Common Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WF10 1WY?

WF10 1WY scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,233 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WF10 1WY (Normanton East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley covering WF10 1WY is Yvette Cooper (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Josie Pritchard (Labour Party).

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.