Postcode WF10 5YJ 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 107.4 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 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is Saville Park.
Castleford West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,579 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Castleford West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 107.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.1% 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 rail, approximately 269 ft away from WF10 5YJ.
Castleford West near WF10 5YJ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Castleford | N/A | Walking directions to Castleford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Saville Park | Medium | Walking directions to Saville Park |
| 0.3 mi | Smawthorne Park | Medium | Walking directions to Smawthorne Park |
| 0.4 mi | Quarry Park | Medium | Walking directions to Quarry Park |
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 5YJ postcode area, located within Castleford West, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF10 5YJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Martyna Polish Food | 26 Beancroft Road, Castleford, WF10 5BP | Walking directions to Martyna Polish Food |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Enterprise Way, Castleford, WF10 1EQ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | Albion Street, Castleford, WF10 1QX | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 30 Smawthorne Lane, Castleford, WF10 4EN | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Albion Street Mini Market | 32 Albion Street, Castleford, WF10 1EN | Walking directions to Albion Street 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.