Area Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

WF10 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WF10 postcode area.

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Population

51,669

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 36,978 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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1/10
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5/10
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5/10
workEmployment
6/10
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6/10
paymentsAffluence
2/10
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9/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
trending_upInvestment
8/10
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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.

home £183,016 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences9682
Anti-social behaviour2694
Shoplifting2501
Public order2024
Other theft1928

school Local Schools

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Lady Elizabeth Hastings CofE Primary School

Good135 pupils
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Castleford Townville Infants' School

Requires Improvement140 pupils
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Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery

Good168 pupils
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Smawthorne Henry Moore Primary School, Castleford

Good487 pupils
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Airedale Academy

Good1039 pupils
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Castleford Academy

Outstanding1479 pupils
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford

Good196 pupils
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Castleford Park Junior Academy

Good396 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • CSB @ The Houghton
  • Hotel Castleford
  • Premier Inn
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Retailers - Other

109 nearby
  • B & Q
  • Bad Bambi
  • Greggs
  • Low Fuel Prices Always
  • Recent Beans
  • + 104 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

43 nearby
  • Prince William
  • Edward Vii Working Mens Club
  • Edward VII Working Mens Club
  • The Boat Inn
  • The White Horse
  • + 38 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

104 nearby
  • Cats Cosy Cafe
  • Samuel Valentine
  • Skye Pies Soft Play Ltd
  • Smiths Food Bar
  • Tilly's Cafe
  • + 99 more
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Supermarkets

14 nearby
  • Aldi
  • Aldi
  • ASDA
  • Co-Op
  • Co-Op
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

84 nearby
  • Wonderful Chinese
  • Allerton Express
  • Kwok Bo Takeaway
  • The Village Fisheries
  • 42 The Bakehouse
  • + 79 more