Postcode WF10 5EY 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 West area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 106.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Castleford West is £35,600 per year. The nearest station is Castleford located about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Saville Park.
Castleford West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,579 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Castleford West has a high crime rate, with approximately 106.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Castleford West is £35,600 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 211 ft away from WF10 5EY.
Castleford West near WF10 5EY 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Castleford | N/A | Walking directions to Castleford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Saville Park | Medium | Walking directions to Saville Park |
| 0.5 mi | Smawthorne Park | Medium | Walking directions to Smawthorne Park |
| 0.3 mi | King George's Field | Small | Walking directions to King George's Field |
Based on 270 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Altofts and Whitwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £465,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 71 | £300,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £117,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 105 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 87 | £160,000 |
10 year median price trend in Altofts and Whitwood
In the WF10 5EY postcode area, located within Castleford West, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF10 5EY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Hightown Convenience Stores | 4-10 Lumley Street, Castleford, WF10 5LB | Walking directions to Hightown Convenience Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Albion Street, Castleford, WF10 1QX | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Beancroft Mini Market | 9-11 Beancroft Street, Castleford, WF10 5RS | Walking directions to Beancroft Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Enterprise Way, Castleford, WF10 1EQ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Martyna Polish Food | 26 Beancroft Road, Castleford, WF10 5BP | Walking directions to Martyna Polish Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.