Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

SAVILE ROAD, WF10 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SAVILE ROAD, WF10 1BJ.

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Population

484

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 33,900 /yr

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Employed

66%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF10 1BJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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4/10
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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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9/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

WF10 1BJ is a young, economically active community — 66% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 30, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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

WF10 1BJ is an up-and-coming urban area on Savile Road, 0.8km from Whitwood Mere in Castleford. Administratively it sits within Castleford Central and Glasshoughton ward and the Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a industrial units zone — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (58% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 139 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 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00180034 (shared with 17 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 1BJ. The average age is 30.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

66%Active
FT: 58%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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

Crime around WF10 1BJ is above average at 139 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 offences150
Shoplifting69
Anti-social behaviour59
Public order45
Criminal damage and arson32

school Local Schools

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Half Acres Primary Academy

Good382 pupils0.8 km
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Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery

Good168 pupils0.8 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford

Good196 pupils0.9 km
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Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy

Requires Improvement394 pupils1.0 km
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Castleford Academy

Outstanding1479 pupils1.0 km
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Castleford Park Junior Academy

Good396 pupils1.2 km
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Smawthorne Henry Moore Primary School, Castleford

Good487 pupils1.3 km
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Glasshoughton Infant Academy

Outstanding237 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

52 nearby
  • J & M Wines0.6 km
  • Mr David Sadler0.7 km
  • Schofield's The Deli0.6 km
  • Sweet Allsorts0.7 km
  • Bad Bambi0.7 km
  • + 47 more
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Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Castleford Sports & Social Club0.5 km
  • Tap & Tackle0.6 km
  • The Lion Hotel0.5 km
  • Lamplighters0.4 km
  • The Castlefields0.7 km
  • + 16 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • Buzz Bingo0.3 km
  • Healthy Options Cafe Bar1.0 km
  • Red Chilli Restaurant0.7 km
  • The Salvation Army Community Kitchen0.4 km
  • Bella Pizzeria0.7 km
  • + 29 more
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Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • Lindsay's Cafe0.8 km
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • John B's Juice Bar0.6 km
  • Flavours0.7 km
  • Gourmet Vegas0.6 km
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Eastern European Mini Market0.3 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Foodplus0.3 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Castleford0.5 km
  • Glasshoughton2.4 km
  • Pontefract Tanshelf4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Wood Street0.2 km
  • Wood Street0.2 km
  • Wellington Streer Business Pk0.3 km
  • Bus Station stand K0.3 km
  • Bus Station stand J0.3 km