Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

WF10 1AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WF10 1AD.

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Population

360

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 33,900 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF10 1AD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WF10 1AD's 62% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WF10 1AD is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Castleford Ings in Castleford. Administratively it sits within Castleford Central and Glasshoughton ward and the Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. During the day, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are high (143 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for WF10 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00059289 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF10 1AD. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.2%
Asian / British Asian3.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near WF10 1AD are high at 143 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences255
Shoplifting100
Anti-social behaviour82
Public order66
Criminal damage and arson50

school Local Schools

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Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery

Good168 pupils0.2 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford

Good196 pupils0.3 km
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Castleford Academy

Outstanding1479 pupils0.3 km
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Castleford Park Junior Academy

Good396 pupils0.5 km
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Glasshoughton Infant Academy

Outstanding237 pupils0.8 km
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Half Acres Primary Academy

Good382 pupils0.8 km
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Smawthorne Henry Moore Primary School, Castleford

Good487 pupils1.0 km
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Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy

Requires Improvement394 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

55 nearby
  • Bank Street Nutrition0.2 km
  • Cabbage Patch0.5 km
  • Castleford Mini Market0.3 km
  • Cryer & Stott0.0 km
  • David Sadler & Son0.0 km
  • + 50 more
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Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Albion Street Working Mens Club0.5 km
  • Roundhill Working Mens Club0.8 km
  • Smawthorne Lane Working Mens Club0.5 km
  • The Doghouse0.1 km
  • The Glassblower0.3 km
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

33 nearby
  • Admiral0.3 km
  • Busy Bees Cafe0.3 km
  • Cafe @0.2 km
  • KC's Kitchen0.4 km
  • Mango Bean0.0 km
  • + 28 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Co-Op0.1 km
  • Morrisons0.8 km
  • Morrisons0.4 km
  • Iceland0.0 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • Adeel's0.5 km
  • Asquiths Fish and Chips0.5 km
  • Bilal Kitchen0.5 km
  • Dream Gourmet0.8 km
  • Feeds & Shakes0.5 km
  • + 35 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Castleford0.4 km
  • Glasshoughton2.0 km
  • Pontefract Tanshelf4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Station Road0.2 km
  • Bridge Street0.2 km
  • Station Road0.2 km
  • Aire Street0.2 km
  • Aire Street0.2 km