Postcode WF10 5LS 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 99.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% 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 nearest station is Castleford, about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Saville Park.
Castleford West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,118 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Castleford West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 99.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 30.2% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 283 ft away from WF10 5LS.
Castleford West near WF10 5LS 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Castleford | N/A | Walking directions to Castleford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Saville Park | Medium | Walking directions to Saville Park |
| 0.5 mi | King George's Field | Small | Walking directions to King George's Field |
Based on 264 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (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 | 60 | £320,000 | £286 |
| Semi-Detached | 118 | £210,000 | £223 |
| Terraced | 81 | £160,000 | £190 |
| Flats | 5 | £105,000 | £175 |
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 | £110,000 | £208,000 | £160,000 |
| 2026 | £313,500 | — | £213,500 | £147,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £192 | £129 | £167 | £120 |
| 2017 | £192 | £157 | £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 | £278 | £183 | £223 | £187 |
| 2026 | £283 | — | £229 | £180 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF10 5LS.
In the WF10 5LS postcode area, located within Castleford West, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF10 5LS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hightown Convenience Stores | 4-10 Lumley Street, Castleford, WF10 5LB | Walking directions to Hightown Convenience Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Crescent Stores | 24 Wood View Crescent, Castleford, WF10 1PP | Walking directions to Crescent Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Albion Street, Castleford, WF10 1QX | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 2 Willowbridge Court, Castleford, WF10 5NN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Beancroft Mini Market | 9-11 Beancroft Street, Castleford, WF10 5RS | Walking directions to Beancroft 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.
Elected local representatives for WF10 5LS, 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 5LS records about 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 public order.
The median sale price around WF10 5LS in Castleford West is £210,000 (about £223 per square foot) based on 264 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to WF10 5LS, including Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy (Good), Ackton Pastures Primary Academy (Good) and Half Acres Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to WF10 5LS is Castleford, about 1,018 m away.
WF10 5LS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,118 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 5LS is Yvette Cooper (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Josie Pritchard (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.