Postcode WF10 5JE 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 167.5 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 0.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is King George's Field.
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 167.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 38.5% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 76 ft away from WF10 5JE.
Castleford West near WF10 5JE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 257 recent sales, the median property price is £207,500 in Altofts and Whitwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £465,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 69 | £300,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £116,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 100 | £205,000 |
| Terraced | 82 | £155,000 |
10 years price trend in Altofts and Whitwood
In the WF10 5JE postcode area, located within Castleford West, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Off Licence and Convenience | 2 Leeds Road, Cutsyke, Castleford, WF10 5HA | |
| 0.2 mi | Shop Locally | 167-169 Aketon Road, Cutsyke, Castleford, WF10 5DY |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.