Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

WF10 1EQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WF10 1EQ.

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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 1EQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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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 1EQ 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.

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

WF10 1EQ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.6km from Round Hill in Castleford. Administratively it sits within Castleford Central and Glasshoughton ward and the Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford constituency.

For families considering a move, WF10 1EQ represents 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. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 138 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1EQ 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 1EQ. 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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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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

Crime around WF10 1EQ is above average at 138 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 offences271
Shoplifting146
Anti-social behaviour86
Public order75
Criminal damage and arson55

school Local Schools

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Half Acres Primary Academy

Good382 pupils0.5 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford

Good196 pupils0.6 km
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Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery

Good168 pupils0.6 km
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Castleford Academy

Outstanding1479 pupils0.7 km
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Castleford Park Junior Academy

Good396 pupils0.8 km
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Smawthorne Henry Moore Primary School, Castleford

Good487 pupils0.8 km
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Glasshoughton Infant Academy

Outstanding237 pupils1.0 km
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Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy

Requires Improvement394 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

56 nearby
  • J & M Wines0.2 km
  • The General Store0.7 km
  • Mr David Sadler0.4 km
  • Schofield's The Deli0.3 km
  • Sweet Allsorts0.4 km
  • + 51 more
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Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Castleford Sports & Social Club0.2 km
  • Tap & Tackle0.4 km
  • The Lion Hotel0.4 km
  • Lamplighters0.2 km
  • The Castlefields0.4 km
  • + 17 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Buzz Bingo0.1 km
  • Castleford Cue Club0.7 km
  • Healthy Options Cafe Bar0.7 km
  • Red Chilli Restaurant0.3 km
  • The Salvation Army Community Kitchen0.1 km
  • + 30 more
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Takeaway Shop

43 nearby
  • Lindsay's Cafe0.4 km
  • Greggs0.1 km
  • John B's Juice Bar0.2 km
  • Flavours0.4 km
  • Gourmet Vegas0.4 km
  • + 38 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • Eastern European Mini Market0.2 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Foodplus0.1 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Castleford0.0 km
  • Glasshoughton1.9 km
  • Pontefract Tanshelf4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Castleford Rail Station0.1 km
  • Beancroft Road Cambridge St0.1 km
  • Castleford Rail Station0.1 km
  • Bus Station stand B0.1 km
  • Bus Station stand A0.1 km