Postcode WF10 5PJ 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 Streethouse & Sharlston Common area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 434.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Streethouse & Sharlston Common is £46,598 per year. The nearest station is Castleford located about 1.4 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Pasture Way.
Streethouse & Sharlston Common has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,047 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.
Streethouse & Sharlston Common has a very high crime rate, with approximately 434.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 37.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Streethouse & Sharlston Common is £46,598 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 232 ft away from WF10 5PJ.
Streethouse & Sharlston Common near WF10 5PJ 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Pasture Way | Small | Walking directions to Pasture Way |
| 0.3 mi | Pasture Way | Small | Walking directions to Pasture Way |
Based on 268 recent sales, the median property price is £208,500 in Altofts and Whitwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £550,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 68 | £295,250 |
| Flats | 6 | £110,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 106 | £209,500 |
| Terraced | 88 | £156,750 |
10 year median price trend in Altofts and Whitwood
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF10 5PJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Taz Convenience Stores | 15 Wood Lane, Whitwood, Castleford, WF10 5PQ | Walking directions to Taz Convenience Stores |
| 0.5 mi | Hursts | Willowbridge Lane, Whitwood, Castleford, WF10 5NW | Walking directions to Hursts |
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 5PJ, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.