Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

WF10 1EP House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

101

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 33,900 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 55% owner-occupation and average age 40, WF10 1EP has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

WF10 1EP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Whitwood Mere in Castleford. Administratively it sits within Castleford Central and Glasshoughton ward and the Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford constituency.

Day-to-day life in WF10 1EP has the character of these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 1EP are sourced from Output Area E00180120 (shared with 8 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 1EP. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around WF10 1EP is moderate at 76 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences79
Anti-social behaviour26
Shoplifting26
Vehicle crime20
Other theft16

school Local Schools

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Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy

Requires Improvement394 pupils0.7 km
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Half Acres Primary Academy

Good382 pupils0.8 km
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Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery

Good168 pupils1.1 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford

Good196 pupils1.2 km
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Ackton Pastures Primary Academy

Good345 pupils1.3 km
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Castleford Academy

Outstanding1479 pupils1.3 km
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Smawthorne Henry Moore Primary School, Castleford

Good487 pupils1.4 km
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Castleford Park Junior Academy

Good396 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

53 nearby
  • J & M Wines0.8 km
  • Mr David Sadler0.9 km
  • Schofield's The Deli0.8 km
  • Sweet Allsorts0.9 km
  • Superdrug0.8 km
  • + 48 more
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Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Castleford Sports & Social Club0.7 km
  • Tap & Tackle0.9 km
  • The Lion Hotel0.8 km
  • Lamplighters0.7 km
  • The Castlefields1.0 km
  • + 13 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • Buzz Bingo0.6 km
  • Red Chilli Restaurant0.9 km
  • The Salvation Army Community Kitchen0.6 km
  • Restaurant Ruta0.9 km
  • Tartan Coffee Lounge0.8 km
  • + 24 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

36 nearby
  • Lindsay's Cafe0.9 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • John B's Juice Bar0.8 km
  • Flavours0.9 km
  • Gourmet Vegas0.8 km
  • + 31 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Eastern European Mini Market0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Foodplus0.6 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Castleford0.7 km
  • Glasshoughton2.5 km
  • Pontefract Tanshelf4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Wellington Streer Business Pk0.1 km
  • Wellington Street Business Pk0.1 km
  • Phillips Street0.2 km
  • Wood Street0.2 km
  • Wood Street0.3 km