Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

WF10 1ER House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

258

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 33,900 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF10 1ER falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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9/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

WF10 1ER is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 1ER is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.8km from Hightown in Castleford. Administratively it sits within Castleford Central and Glasshoughton ward and the Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford constituency.

This is 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. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 122 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 1ER are sourced from Output Area E00059291 (shared with 10 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 1ER. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.2%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean4.2%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around WF10 1ER is above average at 122 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 offences155
Shoplifting69
Anti-social behaviour62
Public order46
Criminal damage and arson34

school Local Schools

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Half Acres Primary Academy

Good382 pupils0.7 km
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Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery

Good168 pupils0.8 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford

Good196 pupils0.9 km
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Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy

Requires Improvement394 pupils1.0 km
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Castleford Academy

Outstanding1479 pupils1.0 km
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Castleford Park Junior Academy

Good396 pupils1.1 km
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Smawthorne Henry Moore Primary School, Castleford

Good487 pupils1.2 km
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Glasshoughton Infant Academy

Outstanding237 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

53 nearby
  • J & M Wines0.5 km
  • Mr David Sadler0.6 km
  • Schofield's The Deli0.5 km
  • Sweet Allsorts0.6 km
  • Bad Bambi0.7 km
  • + 48 more
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Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Castleford Sports & Social Club0.4 km
  • Tap & Tackle0.6 km
  • The Lion Hotel0.5 km
  • Lamplighters0.4 km
  • The Castlefields0.7 km
  • + 16 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Buzz Bingo0.3 km
  • Castleford Cue Club1.0 km
  • Healthy Options Cafe Bar1.0 km
  • Red Chilli Restaurant0.7 km
  • The Salvation Army Community Kitchen0.3 km
  • + 31 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

41 nearby
  • Lindsay's Cafe0.7 km
  • Greggs0.3 km
  • John B's Juice Bar0.5 km
  • Flavours0.6 km
  • Gourmet Vegas0.6 km
  • + 36 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Eastern European Mini Market0.2 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Foodplus0.3 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Castleford0.4 km
  • Glasshoughton2.3 km
  • Pontefract Tanshelf4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Wood Street0.1 km
  • Wood Street0.2 km
  • Bus Station stand K0.3 km
  • Bus Station stand J0.3 km
  • Castleford Bus Stn Coach Stop0.3 km