WF10 1BT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cinder Lane, 0.8km 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 1BT represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £231k, down 33.1% year-on-year. 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 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00180034 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CINDER LANE, WF10 1BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CINDER LANE, WF10 1BT.
484
30
£ 33,900 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF10 1BT 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 1BT 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. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending down 33.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF10 1BT. 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
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 202,500
12 sales · Mean £ 199,158
Semi-Detached
£ 205,500
8 sales · Mean £ 212,875
Detached
£ 252,500
3 sales · Mean £ 267,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WF10 1BT is moderate at 66 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 Wheldon Infant School and Nursery
Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy
Half Acres Primary Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford
Castleford Academy
Castleford Park Junior Academy
Smawthorne Henry Moore Primary School, Castleford
Glasshoughton Infant Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- J & M Wines0.8 km
- Mr David Sadler0.8 km
- Schofield's The Deli0.7 km
- Sweet Allsorts0.8 km
- Bad Bambi0.8 km
- + 45 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Castleford Sports & Social Club0.7 km
- Tap & Tackle0.7 km
- The Lion Hotel0.6 km
- Lamplighters0.6 km
- The Castlefields0.9 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Buzz Bingo0.5 km
- Red Chilli Restaurant0.9 km
- The Salvation Army Community Kitchen0.6 km
- Bella Pizzeria0.8 km
- Restaurant Ruta0.7 km
- + 26 more
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Lindsay's Cafe1.0 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- John B's Juice Bar0.8 km
- Flavours0.8 km
- Gourmet Vegas0.7 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Iceland0.8 km
- Eastern European Mini Market0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Foodplus0.5 km
- Poundland0.5 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Castleford0.7 km
- Glasshoughton2.6 km
- Pontefract Tanshelf4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Wood Street0.4 km
- Wellington Streer Business Pk0.4 km
- Wood Street0.4 km
- Wellington Street Business Pk0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WF101BT · Data under Open Government Licence