WF10 1AF is an up-and-coming urban area on Sagar Street, 0.4km from Castleford Ings in Castleford. Administratively it sits within Castleford Central and Glasshoughton ward and the Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford constituency.
For families considering a move, WF10 1AF represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (155 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for WF10 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00059290 (shared with 33 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SAGAR STREET, WF10 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SAGAR STREET, WF10 1AF.
445
34
£ 33,900 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
WF10 1AF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 66% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF10 1AF. The average age is 34.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 1AF are high at 155 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.
school Local Schools
Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford
Castleford Academy
Castleford Park Junior Academy
Half Acres Primary Academy
Glasshoughton Infant Academy
Smawthorne Henry Moore Primary School, Castleford
Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
55 nearby- Bank Street Nutrition0.1 km
- Cabbage Patch0.6 km
- Castleford Mini Market0.3 km
- Cryer & Stott0.2 km
- David Sadler & Son0.2 km
- + 50 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Albion Street Working Mens Club0.5 km
- Roundhill Working Mens Club0.9 km
- Smawthorne Lane Working Mens Club0.6 km
- The Doghouse0.1 km
- The Glassblower0.1 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Admiral0.3 km
- Busy Bees Cafe0.4 km
- Cafe @0.3 km
- KC's Kitchen0.4 km
- Mango Bean0.2 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Aldi0.4 km
- Co-Op0.1 km
- Morrisons0.8 km
- Morrisons0.6 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- Adeel's0.6 km
- Asquiths Fish and Chips0.6 km
- Bilal Kitchen0.6 km
- Dream Gourmet0.7 km
- Feeds & Shakes0.4 km
- + 35 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Castleford0.4 km
- Glasshoughton2.1 km
- Pontefract Tanshelf4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Aire Street0.1 km
- Aire Street0.1 km
- Aire Street0.1 km
- Bank Street0.1 km
- Bank Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WF101AF · Data under Open Government Licence