Postcode WF10 5TX 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Castleford West is £42,777 per year. The nearest station is Castleford located about 1.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Pasture Way.
Castleford West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,507 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Castleford West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 55.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WF10 5TX.
Castleford West near WF10 5TX 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Pasture Way | Small | Walking directions to Pasture Way |
| 0 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 5TX postcode area, located within Castleford West, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF10 5TX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Hursts | Willowbridge Lane, Whitwood, Castleford, WF10 5NW | Walking directions to Hursts |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 2 Willowbridge Court, Castleford, WF10 5NN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Taz Convenience Stores | 15 Wood Lane, Whitwood, Castleford, WF10 5PQ | Walking directions to Taz Convenience Stores |
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.