Postcode WF10 5FD 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 very high crime levels, with around 107.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Castleford West is £42,777 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 2 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 very high crime rate, with approximately 107.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Castleford West is £42,777 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 17 ft away from WF10 5FD.
Castleford West near WF10 5FD 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 |
| 0.4 mi | King George's Field | Small | Walking directions to King George's Field |
Based on 253 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 | 65 | £300,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £117,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 100 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 83 | £160,000 |
10 year median price trend in Altofts and Whitwood
In the WF10 5FD postcode area, located within Castleford West, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF10 5FD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Enterprise Way, Castleford, WF10 1EQ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Beancroft Mini Market | 9-11 Beancroft Street, Castleford, WF10 5RS | Walking directions to Beancroft Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Albion Street Mini Market | 32 Albion Street, Castleford, WF10 1EN | Walking directions to Albion Street Mini Market |
Annual council tax rates for Wakefield district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.