Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

CARLTON STREET, WF10 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARLTON STREET, WF10 1AY.

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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 1AY 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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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

Families dominate this postcode. With 62% owner-occupation and average age 41, WF10 1AY 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 1AY is an up-and-coming urban area on Carlton Street, 0.3km 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. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 135 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for WF10 1AY 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 1AY. 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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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 1AY is above average at 135 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 offences215
Shoplifting67
Anti-social behaviour57
Vehicle crime46
Public order45

school Local Schools

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Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery

Good168 pupils0.1 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 pupils0.9 km
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Smawthorne Henry Moore Primary School, Castleford

Good487 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

54 nearby
  • Bank Street Nutrition0.3 km
  • Cabbage Patch0.7 km
  • Castleford Mini Market0.4 km
  • Cryer & Stott0.1 km
  • David Sadler & Son0.1 km
  • + 49 more
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Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Albion Street Working Mens Club0.6 km
  • Roundhill Working Mens Club0.9 km
  • Smawthorne Lane Working Mens Club0.6 km
  • The Doghouse0.0 km
  • The Glassblower0.3 km
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

31 nearby
  • Admiral0.4 km
  • Busy Bees Cafe0.3 km
  • Cafe @0.1 km
  • KC's Kitchen0.5 km
  • Mango Bean0.1 km
  • + 26 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Co-Op0.1 km
  • Morrisons0.9 km
  • Morrisons0.4 km
  • Iceland0.1 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • Adeel's0.6 km
  • Asquiths Fish and Chips0.6 km
  • Bilal Kitchen0.6 km
  • Dream Gourmet0.8 km
  • Feeds & Shakes0.6 km
  • + 35 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Castleford0.5 km
  • Glasshoughton2.1 km
  • Pontefract Tanshelf4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Bridge Street0.2 km
  • Aire Street0.2 km
  • Aire Street0.2 km
  • Bridge Street0.2 km
  • Aire Street0.2 km