Postcode WF10 5JA 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 0.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and no 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 27.6% 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 219 ft away from WF10 5JA.
Castleford West near WF10 5JA has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Castleford located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Castleford | N/A | Walking directions to Castleford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Saville Park | Medium | Walking directions to Saville Park |
| 0.3 mi | King George's Field | Small | Walking directions to King George's Field |
| 0.4 mi | Pasture Way | Small | Walking directions to Pasture Way |
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 5JA postcode area, located within Castleford West, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF10 5JA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Off Licence and Convenience | 2 Leeds Road, Cutsyke, Castleford, WF10 5HA | Walking directions to Off Licence and Convenience |
| 0.1 mi | Shop Locally | 167-169 Aketon Road, Cutsyke, Castleford, WF10 5DY | Walking directions to Shop Locally |
| 0.4 mi | Beancroft Mini Market | 9-11 Beancroft Street, Castleford, WF10 5RS | Walking directions to Beancroft Mini Market |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.