Postcode WF10 2QU is located in an urban city, within the Airedale and Ferry Fryston ward of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Ferry Fryston area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 114.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ferry Fryston is £38,345 per year. The nearest station is Castleford located about 1.9 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Ferry Fryston has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 879 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Ferry Fryston has a very high crime rate, with approximately 114.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 41.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ferry Fryston is £38,345 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF10 2QU.
Ferry Fryston near WF10 2QU 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £183,000 in Airedale and Ferry Fryston area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,782 up to £500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £270,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £94,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 81 | £168,000 |
| Terraced | 14 | £140,500 |
10 year median price trend in Airedale and Ferry Fryston
In the WF10 2QU postcode area, located within Ferry Fryston, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.