Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

BANK STREET, WF10 1EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BANK STREET, WF10 1EA.

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Population

284

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 33,900 /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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Index Insight: WF10 1EA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 57% owner-occupation and average age 43, WF10 1EA has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. 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 1EA is an up-and-coming urban area on Bank Street, 0.5km from Castleford Ings in Castleford. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Castleford Central and Glasshoughton ward and the Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford constituency.

Day-to-day life in WF10 1EA has the character of 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. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 132 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1EA are sourced from Output Area E00059304 (shared with 41 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 1EA. The average age is 42.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.7%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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

Crime around WF10 1EA is above average at 132 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 offences266
Shoplifting117
Anti-social behaviour84
Public order65
Vehicle crime53

school Local Schools

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Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery

Good168 pupils0.4 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford

Good196 pupils0.4 km
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Castleford Academy

Outstanding1479 pupils0.5 km
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Castleford Park Junior Academy

Good396 pupils0.7 km
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Half Acres Primary Academy

Good382 pupils0.7 km
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Glasshoughton Infant Academy

Outstanding237 pupils0.9 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 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

56 nearby
  • Bank Street Nutrition0.1 km
  • Cabbage Patch0.5 km
  • Castleford Mini Market0.1 km
  • Cryer & Stott0.2 km
  • David Sadler & Son0.2 km
  • + 51 more
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Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Albion Street Working Mens Club0.3 km
  • Roundhill Working Mens Club0.7 km
  • Smawthorne Lane Working Mens Club0.5 km
  • The Doghouse0.3 km
  • The Glassblower0.1 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Admiral0.2 km
  • Busy Bees Cafe0.4 km
  • Cafe @0.4 km
  • KC's Kitchen0.2 km
  • Mango Bean0.2 km
  • + 30 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Aldi0.3 km
  • Co-Op0.1 km
  • Morrisons0.6 km
  • Morrisons0.6 km
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

43 nearby
  • Adeel's0.4 km
  • Asquiths Fish and Chips0.5 km
  • Bilal Kitchen0.4 km
  • Dream Gourmet0.6 km
  • Feeds & Shakes0.3 km
  • + 38 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Castleford0.3 km
  • Glasshoughton2.0 km
  • Pontefract Tanshelf4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Bank Street B10.0 km
  • Station Road0.1 km
  • Bank Street0.1 km
  • Station Road0.1 km
  • Bank Street0.1 km