Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

RIVERSIDE VIEW, WF10 1DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVERSIDE VIEW, WF10 1DT.

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Population

393

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 33,900 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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4/10
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10/10
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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

WF10 1DT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 87% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 25.7% year-on-year.

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

WF10 1DT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Riverside View, 0.6km 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 1DT represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £176k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 25.7% 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 1DT are sourced from Output Area E00179996 (shared with 8 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 1DT. The average age is 35.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.0%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 52%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 176,500

11 sales · Mean £ 181,818

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

WF10 1DT has low crime rates — 43 incidents 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 offences31
Anti-social behaviour15
Vehicle crime9
Other theft8
Criminal damage and arson7

school Local Schools

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Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy

Requires Improvement394 pupils0.8 km
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Half Acres Primary Academy

Good382 pupils1.1 km
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Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery

Good168 pupils1.1 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford

Good196 pupils1.3 km
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Castleford Academy

Outstanding1479 pupils1.4 km
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Castleford Park Junior Academy

Good396 pupils1.5 km
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Ackton Pastures Primary Academy

Good345 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • J & M Wines1.0 km
  • Superdrug0.9 km
  • 1st Go Mini Market0.8 km
  • A.G.Bateson & Son1.0 km
  • Albion Street Mini Market0.7 km
  • + 27 more
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Castleford Sports & Social Club0.9 km
  • Lamplighters0.8 km
  • The Junction0.8 km
  • Liquid Spirit0.9 km
  • Masonic Lodge0.9 km
  • + 11 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Buzz Bingo0.7 km
  • The Salvation Army Community Kitchen0.8 km
  • Marmaris Grill0.8 km
  • Livelihub0.4 km
  • Scufflers0.8 km
  • + 16 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • John B's Juice Bar1.0 km
  • Burga Ting0.9 km
  • Beancroft's B.E.S.T Ltd1.0 km
  • Castle Bites0.9 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Eastern European Mini Market0.7 km
  • Marks & Spencer1.0 km
  • Foodplus0.7 km
  • Poundland0.7 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Castleford0.8 km
  • Glasshoughton2.7 km
  • Pontefract Tanshelf4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Wellington Streer Business Pk0.4 km
  • Wellington Street Business Pk0.4 km
  • Phillips Street0.5 km
  • Wood Street0.5 km