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.
SAVILE ROAD, WF10 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SAVILE ROAD, WF10 1BJ.
484
30
£ 33,900 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Half Acres Primary Academy
Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford
Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy
Castleford Academy
Castleford Park Junior Academy
Smawthorne Henry Moore Primary School, Castleford
Glasshoughton Infant Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: WF101BJ · Data under Open Government Licence