Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

CINDER LANE, WF10 1BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CINDER LANE, WF10 1BT.

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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 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.

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1/10
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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 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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Violence and sexual offences95
Anti-social behaviour23
Criminal damage and arson20
Vehicle crime19
Drugs17

school Local Schools

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Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery

Good168 pupils0.9 km
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Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy

Requires Improvement394 pupils1.0 km
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Half Acres Primary Academy

Good382 pupils1.0 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford

Good196 pupils1.1 km
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Castleford Academy

Outstanding1479 pupils1.1 km
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Castleford Park Junior Academy

Good396 pupils1.3 km
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Smawthorne Henry Moore Primary School, Castleford

Good487 pupils1.5 km
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Glasshoughton Infant Academy

Outstanding237 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
fastfood

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
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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