WF10 1BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ashley Mews, 0.7km from Whitwood Mere in Castleford. Administratively it sits within Castleford Central and Glasshoughton ward and the Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford constituency.
For families considering a move, WF10 1BQ represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. At 30 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £198k. 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 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00180034 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASHLEY MEWS, WF10 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHLEY MEWS, WF10 1BQ.
484
30
£ 33,900 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF10 1BQ 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
High employment, young population. WF10 1BQ combines 66% economic activity with a 30-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF10 1BQ. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 169,250
6 sales · Mean £ 178,250
Terraced
£ 130,000
3 sales · Mean £ 131,650
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WF10 1BQ is moderate at 54 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.
school Local Schools
Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy
Half Acres Primary Academy
Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford
Castleford Academy
Castleford Park Junior Academy
Ackton Pastures Primary Academy
Smawthorne Henry Moore Primary School, Castleford
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- J & M Wines0.9 km
- Mr David Sadler1.0 km
- Schofield's The Deli0.8 km
- Sweet Allsorts1.0 km
- Superdrug0.8 km
- + 45 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Castleford Sports & Social Club0.8 km
- Tap & Tackle0.9 km
- The Lion Hotel0.8 km
- Lamplighters0.7 km
- The Junction0.7 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Buzz Bingo0.6 km
- The Salvation Army Community Kitchen0.7 km
- Restaurant Ruta0.9 km
- Tartan Coffee Lounge0.8 km
- The Tiger Way Cafe1.0 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Greggs0.6 km
- John B's Juice Bar0.9 km
- Flavours1.0 km
- Gourmet Vegas0.8 km
- Oriental Delight0.8 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Iceland1.0 km
- Eastern European Mini Market0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Foodplus0.6 km
- Poundland0.6 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Castleford0.8 km
- Glasshoughton2.7 km
- Pontefract Tanshelf4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Wellington Streer Business Pk0.3 km
- Wellington Street Business Pk0.3 km
- Wood Street0.4 km
- Phillips Street0.4 km
- Wood Street0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WF101BQ · Data under Open Government Licence