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WF10 3AG

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Airedale and Ferry Fryston

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Overview

Postcode WF10 3AG 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 Airedale area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 98.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Airedale is £40,810 per year. The nearest station is Castleford, about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Hartley's Field.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
62%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Airedale has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,130 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Airedale has a high crime rate, with approximately 98.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

62%

Approximately 62.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Airedale is £40,810 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 149 ft away from WF10 3AG.

Flood risk

No risk

Airedale near WF10 3AG 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WF10 3AG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Castleford

N/A

Walking directions to Castleford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WF10 3AG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHartley's FieldMediumWalking directions to Hartley's Field
0.2 miQueen's ParkMediumWalking directions to Queen's Park

Area Profile

Population
249
Population density
2,527.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.41(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.21(+27%)
Vehicle crime
11.7(+108%)
Burglary
8.45(+66%)
Other theft
7.15(+8%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
224
89.96%
Other White
10
4.02%
African
6
2.41%
Other Asian
3
1.2%
Indian
2
0.8%
Total population: 249

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
121
54.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
11.26%
Level 4+ (Degree)
23
10.36%
Level 3 (A level)
21
9.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
7.66%
Total 16+ residents: 222

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
54
41.86%
Other social rented
26
20.16%
Owns with a mortgage
23
17.83%
Owns outright
20
15.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.1%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Airedale and Ferry Fryston

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£206
Sales (last 12 months)142
Typical range (middle 50%)£136K – £235K

Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £206 per square foot) in Airedale and Ferry Fryston area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,782 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 Airedale and Ferry Fryston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached37£295,000£267
Semi-Detached93£160,000£191
Terraced11£136,000£171
Flats1£96,000£149

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Airedale and Ferry Fryston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Airedale and Ferry Fryston.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£192,475£119,000£125,450
2017£190,000£105,000£78,750
2018£208,000£106,100£114,500
2019£192,500£120,000£85,000
2020£210,000£122,000£105,000
2021£210,500£138,000£120,000
2022£260,500£140,000£120,000
2023£260,000£171,000£131,000
2024£273,250£150,000£129,500
2025£270,000£160,000£140,000
2026£316,250£170,000£142,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Airedale and Ferry Fryston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Airedale and Ferry Fryston.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£176£138£174
2017£180£135£109
2018£187£128£147
2019£198£141£105
2020£206£140£121
2021£232£170£135
2022£237£162£147
2023£243£196£148
2024£250£178£170
2025£266£193£163
2026£262£221£175
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Airedale and Ferry Fryston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Airedale and Ferry Fryston in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF10 3AG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF10 3AG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jan 202671, Westmead, Castleford, WF10 3AFSemi-DetachedFreehold£118,700
11 Jul 202512, Healdwood Close, Castleford, WF10 3ARSemi-DetachedFreehold£45,782
09 Jan 202692, Ferrybridge Road, Castleford, WF10 4JRDetachedFreehold£542,000
12 Sept 20256, Towers Paddock, Castleford, WF10 3UZTerracedFreehold£198,100
12 Jun 202523, Moor View Close, Castleford, WF10 4JZSemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000

Schools

In the WF10 3AG postcode area, located within Airedale, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF10 3AG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryGlasshoughton Infant AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryCastleford Park Junior AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryAiredale Junior SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF10 3AG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF10 3AG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miQueen's Park Convenience Store2 Redhill Drive, Airedale, Castleford, WF10 3ALWalking directions to Queen's Park Convenience Store
0.4 miBest-one65 Airedale Road, Airedale, Castleford, WF10 3EEWalking directions to Best-one

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 3AG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jackie Ferguson

Airedale and Ferry Fryston - 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)AiredaleE02002440
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wakefield 003EE01011754
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1982-03-01

Frequently asked questions about WF10 3AG

Is WF10 3AG (Airedale) safe?

The area around WF10 3AG records about 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near WF10 3AG?

The median sale price around WF10 3AG in Airedale is £180,000 (about £206 per square foot) based on 142 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WF10 3AG?

There are 11 schools close to WF10 3AG, including Glasshoughton Infant Academy (Good), Castleford Park Junior Academy (Good) and Airedale Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WF10 3AG?

The closest station to WF10 3AG is Castleford, about 1,528 m away.

How deprived is the area around WF10 3AG?

WF10 3AG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,130 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WF10 3AG (Airedale) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley covering WF10 3AG is Yvette Cooper (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jackie Ferguson (Labour Party).

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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.