Postcode WF10 5GP is located in an urban city, within the Altofts and Whitwood area of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Castleford West area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Castleford West is £42,777 per year. The median sale price in Altofts and Whitwood is £213,000 (around £223 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £157,250 and £265,000. The nearest station is Castleford, about 0.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Saville Park.
Castleford West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,699 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Castleford West has an average crime rate, with approximately 49 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.2% 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 112 ft away from WF10 5GP.
Castleford West near WF10 5GP 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Castleford | N/A | Walking directions to Castleford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Saville Park | Medium | Walking directions to Saville Park |
| 0.3 mi | Pasture Way | Small | Walking directions to Pasture Way |
| 0.3 mi | Pasture Way | Small | Walking directions to Pasture Way |
Based on 259 recent sales, the median property price is £213,000 (about £223 per square foot) in Altofts and Whitwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £550,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 57 | £320,000 | £277 |
| Semi-Detached | 113 | £215,000 | £231 |
| Terraced | 86 | £149,000 | £189 |
| Flats | 3 | £94,000 | £203 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £209,950 | £87,500 | £149,950 | £102,250 |
| 2017 | £219,950 | £84,000 | £149,950 | £114,950 |
| 2018 | £234,950 | £94,000 | £154,950 | £112,500 |
| 2019 | £234,973 | £72,000 | £159,950 | £130,000 |
| 2020 | £243,975 | £80,500 | £159,950 | £142,450 |
| 2021 | £270,000 | £83,000 | £179,995 | £135,000 |
| 2022 | £284,950 | £90,250 | £215,000 | £155,000 |
| 2023 | £303,500 | £105,000 | £210,000 | £147,500 |
| 2024 | £300,000 | £95,000 | £200,000 | £160,000 |
| 2025 | £300,000 | £105,000 | £208,500 | £160,000 |
| 2026 | £305,000 | £124,000 | £220,000 | £141,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £196 | £129 | £164 | £118 |
| 2017 | £192 | £160 | £165 | £139 |
| 2018 | £198 | £186 | £179 | £143 |
| 2019 | £206 | £148 | £185 | £147 |
| 2020 | £210 | £135 | £177 | £158 |
| 2021 | £222 | £148 | £193 | £160 |
| 2022 | £251 | £179 | £205 | £186 |
| 2023 | £246 | £178 | £210 | £179 |
| 2024 | £245 | £167 | £218 | £203 |
| 2025 | £280 | £178 | £225 | £187 |
| 2026 | £275 | £127 | £231 | £181 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF10 5GP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2026 | 24, Morris Road, Castleford, WF10 5GP | Terraced | Freehold | £115,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 16, Harrison Court, Morris Road, Castleford, WF10 5GQ | Flats | Leasehold | £124,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 11, Harrison Court, Morris Road, Castleford, WF10 5GQ | Flats | Leasehold | £88,500 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 8, Harrison Court, Morris Road, Castleford, WF10 5GQ | Flats | Leasehold | £67,500 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 21, Kitson Road, Castleford, WF10 5GF | Terraced | Freehold | £245,000 |
In the WF10 5GP postcode area, located within Castleford West, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Ackton Pastures Primary Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Mar 2023. | |
Ackton Pastures Primary Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 7 Mar 2023
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| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | The Grange School | Other independent special school | Unrated. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Nov 2023. | |
Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 15 Nov 2023
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5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WF10 5GP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 2 Willowbridge Court, Castleford, WF10 5NN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Crescent Stores | 24 Wood View Crescent, Castleford, WF10 1PP | Walking directions to Crescent Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Hursts | Willowbridge Lane, Whitwood, Castleford, WF10 5NW | Walking directions to Hursts |
| 0.5 mi | Hightown Convenience Stores | 4-10 Lumley Street, Castleford, WF10 5LB | Walking directions to Hightown Convenience Stores |
| 0.5 mi | Shop Locally | 167-169 Aketon Road, Cutsyke, Castleford, WF10 5DY | Walking directions to Shop Locally |
Annual council tax rates for Wakefield district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WF10 5GP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Josie Pritchard
Altofts and Whitwood - Elected 2 May 2024
Yvette Cooper
Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WF10 5GP records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around WF10 5GP in Altofts and Whitwood is £213,000 (about £223 per square foot) based on 259 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to WF10 5GP, including Ackton Pastures Primary Academy (Good), The Grange School and Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WF10 5GP is Castleford, about 1,414 m away.
WF10 5GP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,699 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley covering WF10 5GP is Yvette Cooper (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Josie Pritchard (Labour Party).