Postcode WF10 5BY 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 Town area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 495.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Castleford Town is £33,900 per year. The nearest station is Castleford located about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is Saville Park.
Castleford Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,343 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Castleford Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 495.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 5.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Castleford Town is £33,900 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 322 ft away from WF10 5BY.
Castleford Town near WF10 5BY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 257 recent sales, the median property price is £207,500 in Altofts and Whitwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £465,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 69 | £300,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £116,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 100 | £205,000 |
| Terraced | 82 | £155,000 |
10 years price trend in Altofts and Whitwood
In the WF10 5BY postcode area, located within Castleford Town, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.