Postcode WF10 5FB 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 165.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Castleford West is £35,600 per year. The nearest station is Glasshoughton located about 0.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Quarry Park.
Castleford West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,551 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Castleford West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 165.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 7.7% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 136 ft away from WF10 5FB.
Castleford West near WF10 5FB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 263 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Altofts and Whitwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £535,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 66 | £300,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £108,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 113 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 77 | £155,000 |
10 years price trend in Altofts and Whitwood
In the WF10 5FB postcode area, located within Castleford West, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.