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WF10 3RQ

Frensham Drive

Airedale and Ferry Fryston

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Overview

Postcode WF10 3RQ 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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% 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 Pontefract Monkhill, about 1.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Airedale has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,174 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Airedale has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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 7 ft away from WF10 3RQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Airedale near WF10 3RQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Pontefract Monkhill located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
262
Population density
1,989.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.03(-50%)
Vehicle crime
6.4(+14%)
Other theft
4.26(-36%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.84(-80%)
Public order
2.84(-68%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
252
96.18%
Other White
9
3.44%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.38%
Total population: 262

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
62
27.56%
Level 4+ (Degree)
50
22.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
13.78%
Level 3 (A level)
31
13.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
9.78%
Total 16+ residents: 225

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
70
58.82%
Owns with a mortgage
40
33.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.72%
Social rents from council
1
0.84%
Total households: 119

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF10 3RQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF10 3RQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Mar 202560, Frensham Drive, Castleford, WF10 3RQSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
16 May 202535, Davis Avenue, Castleford, WF10 3RGSemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000
20 Nov 202529, Hillcrest Close, Castleford, WF10 3QSDetachedFreehold£285,000
05 Dec 202571, Sheepwalk Lane, Castleford, WF10 3QQDetachedFreehold£302,250
20 Mar 2025104, Sheepwalk Lane, Castleford, WF10 3QQDetachedFreehold£500,000

Schools

In the WF10 3RQ postcode area, located within Airedale, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF10 3RQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryAiredale AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.2 miPrimaryAiredale Infant SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryTownville AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF10 3RQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF10 3RQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAustin Road General Store66 Austin Road, Airedale, Castleford, WF10 3NWWalking directions to Austin Road General Store
0.4 miMr News And Booze19 The Square, Airedale, Castleford, WF10 3JJWalking directions to Mr News And Booze
0.4 miCo Local15-17 The Square, Airedale, Castleford, WF10 3JJWalking directions to Co Local
0.4 miTesco Express5 Fryston Road, Airedale, Castleford, WF10 3LWWalking 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 3RQ, 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 003AE01011743
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WF10 3RQ

Is WF10 3RQ (Airedale) safe?

The area around WF10 3RQ records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 3RQ?

The median sale price around WF10 3RQ 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 3RQ?

There are 6 schools close to WF10 3RQ, including Airedale Academy (Requires improvement), Airedale Infant School (Good) and Townville Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WF10 3RQ?

WF10 3RQ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,174 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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