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WF10 5UN

Larch Avenue

Altofts and Whitwood

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Overview

Postcode WF10 5UN 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 low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Streethouse & Sharlston Common is £46,598 per year. The nearest station is Castleford, about 1.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Pasture Way.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
3.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

3/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

Streethouse & Sharlston Common has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.6%

Approximately 3.6% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Streethouse & Sharlston Common is £46,598 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WF10 5UN.

Flood risk

No risk

Streethouse & Sharlston Common near WF10 5UN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Castleford located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WF10 5UN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPasture WaySmallWalking directions to Pasture Way
0.4 miPasture WaySmallWalking directions to Pasture Way

Area Profile

Population
433
Population density
4,159.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.92(+22%)
Vehicle crime
23.01(+309%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.94(-9%)
Other theft
6.47(-3%)
Public order
5.75(-35%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
406
93.55%
Other White
9
2.07%
Other
6
1.38%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
0.92%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.69%
Total population: 434

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
102
32.69%
Level 3 (A level)
84
26.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
61
19.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
8.01%
No qualifications
21
6.73%
Total 16+ residents: 312

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
140
84.34%
Owns outright
8
4.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
4.82%
Social rents from council
4
2.41%
Shared ownership
2
1.2%
Total households: 166

Property prices in Altofts and Whitwood

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£223
Sales (last 12 months)264
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £271K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Altofts and Whitwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached60£320,000£286
Semi-Detached118£210,000£223
Terraced81£160,000£190
Flats5£105,000£175

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Altofts and Whitwood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Altofts and Whitwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Altofts and Whitwood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Altofts and Whitwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Altofts and Whitwood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Altofts and Whitwood in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF10 5UN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF10 5UN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Feb 20252, Larch Avenue, Castleford, WF10 5UNTerracedLeasehold£153,500
01 Apr 202624, Sycamore Drive, Castleford, WF10 5GUDetachedFreehold£275,000
31 Oct 202510, Sycamore Drive, Castleford, WF10 5GUSemi-DetachedFreehold£232,000
20 Jun 20253, Sycamore Drive, Castleford, WF10 5GUOtherFreehold£2,000
30 May 202527, Sycamore Drive, Castleford, WF10 5GUTerracedLeasehold£155,000

Schools

In the WF10 5UN postcode area, located within Streethouse & Sharlston Common, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF10 5UN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryAckton Pastures Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.8 miPrimaryHalf Acres Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.9 miPrimarySmawthorne Henry Moore Primary School, CastlefordCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF10 5UN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF10 5UN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miOff Licence and Convenience2 Leeds Road, Cutsyke, Castleford, WF10 5HAWalking directions to Off Licence and Convenience
0.4 miShop Locally167-169 Aketon Road, Cutsyke, Castleford, WF10 5DYWalking directions to Shop Locally

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wakefield district (2025-26).

Band A£1,457
Band B£1,700
Band C£1,943
Band D£2,186
Band E£2,672
Band F£3,157
Band G£3,643
Band H£4,372

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WF10 5UN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Josie Pritchard

Altofts and Whitwood - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Yvette Cooper

Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictWakefieldE08000036
Parliamentary ConstituencyPontefract, Castleford and KnottingleyE14001428
ParishWakefield, unparished areaE43000299
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Streethouse & Sharlston CommonE02002461
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wakefield 024HE01034267
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced2017-07-01

Frequently asked questions about WF10 5UN

Is WF10 5UN (Streethouse & Sharlston Common) safe?

The area around WF10 5UN records about 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, public order and drugs.

What is the average house price near WF10 5UN?

The median sale price around WF10 5UN in Streethouse & Sharlston Common is £210,000 (about £223 per square foot) based on 264 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WF10 5UN?

There are 4 schools close to WF10 5UN, including Ackton Pastures Primary Academy (Good), Half Acres Primary Academy (Good) and Smawthorne Henry Moore Primary School, Castleford (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WF10 5UN?

WF10 5UN scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,047 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WF10 5UN (Streethouse & Sharlston Common) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley covering WF10 5UN is Yvette Cooper (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Josie Pritchard (Labour Party).

Data Sources

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.