Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

ALBION STREET, WF10 1EN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALBION STREET, WF10 1EN.

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Population

284

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 33,900 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF10 1EN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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1/10
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2/10
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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

WF10 1EN is an established family neighbourhood — 57% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £75k.

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

WF10 1EN is an up-and-coming urban area on Albion Street, 0.7km from Round Hill in Castleford. Administratively it sits within Castleford Central and Glasshoughton ward and the Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a low density wholesale and retail zone — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 131 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £75k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1EN are sourced from Output Area E00059304 (shared with 41 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 1EN. The average age is 42.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.7%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 75,000

1 sales · Mean £ 75,000

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

Crime around WF10 1EN is above average at 131 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.

Violence and sexual offences212
Shoplifting112
Anti-social behaviour69
Public order60
Criminal damage and arson41

school Local Schools

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Half Acres Primary Academy

Good382 pupils0.5 km
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Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery

Good168 pupils0.7 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford

Good196 pupils0.7 km
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Castleford Academy

Outstanding1479 pupils0.8 km
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Castleford Park Junior Academy

Good396 pupils0.9 km
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Smawthorne Henry Moore Primary School, Castleford

Good487 pupils1.0 km
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Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy

Requires Improvement394 pupils1.1 km
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Glasshoughton Infant Academy

Outstanding237 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

56 nearby
  • J & M Wines0.3 km
  • The General Store0.8 km
  • Mr David Sadler0.5 km
  • Schofield's The Deli0.4 km
  • Sweet Allsorts0.5 km
  • + 51 more
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Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Castleford Sports & Social Club0.3 km
  • Tap & Tackle0.5 km
  • The Lion Hotel0.5 km
  • Lamplighters0.2 km
  • The Castlefields0.5 km
  • + 17 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Buzz Bingo0.1 km
  • Castleford Cue Club0.8 km
  • Healthy Options Cafe Bar0.8 km
  • Red Chilli Restaurant0.5 km
  • The Salvation Army Community Kitchen0.1 km
  • + 30 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

43 nearby
  • Lindsay's Cafe0.5 km
  • Greggs0.1 km
  • John B's Juice Bar0.3 km
  • Flavours0.5 km
  • Gourmet Vegas0.5 km
  • + 38 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Eastern European Mini Market0.1 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Foodplus0.1 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Castleford0.2 km
  • Glasshoughton2.1 km
  • Pontefract Tanshelf4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Bus Station stand K0.0 km
  • Bus Station stand D0.0 km
  • Bus Station stand E0.0 km
  • Bus Station stand C0.0 km
  • Bus Station stand A0.0 km