Postcode WF10 5QG 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93.5 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 1.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Pasture Way.
Streethouse & Sharlston Common has a low 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 high crime rate, with approximately 93.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 40.7% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 141 ft away from WF10 5QG.
Streethouse & Sharlston Common near WF10 5QG 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Pasture Way | Small | Walking directions to Pasture Way |
| 0.4 mi | Pasture Way | Small | Walking directions to Pasture Way |
Based on 253 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 | 65 | £300,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £117,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 100 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 83 | £160,000 |
10 year median price trend in Altofts and Whitwood
In the WF10 5QG postcode area, located within Streethouse & Sharlston Common, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF10 5QG
| 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.