WF10 is a postcode district in Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber, covering 1244 active and 252 retired postcodes.
The largest share of WF10 (14%) is characterised by a traditional working-class terrace area — affordable but economically pressured, alongside a professional urban neighbourhood — young and mid-career workers, good amenities (9%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes WF10 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in WF10 are around £183k, down 7.7% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across WF10 at 483 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 41 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full WF10 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
WF10 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WF10 postcode area.
51,669
41
£ 36,978 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 62% owner-occupation and average age 41, WF10 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £183k. Property prices are trending down 7.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Lady Elizabeth Hastings CofE Primary School
Castleford Townville Infants' School
Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery
Smawthorne Henry Moore Primary School, Castleford
Airedale Academy
Castleford Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford
Castleford Park Junior Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- CSB @ The Houghton
- Hotel Castleford
- Premier Inn
Retailers - Other
109 nearby- B & Q
- Bad Bambi
- Greggs
- Low Fuel Prices Always
- Recent Beans
- + 104 more
Restaurant, Cafe
104 nearby- Gravity Active Entertainment
- Central Park Coffee House
- Chef's Cafe
- Chuck's Grillhouse
- Queens Mill Tea Rooms
- + 99 more
Pub, NightClub
43 nearby- Edward Vii Working Mens Club
- Edward VII Working Mens Club
- The Boat Inn
- The White Horse
- Victoria Hotel
- + 38 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Aldi
- Aldi
- ASDA
- Co-Op
- Co-Op
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
84 nearby- Wonderful Chinese
- Kwok Bo Takeaway
- The Village Fisheries
- 42 The Bakehouse
- Adeel's
- + 79 more
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