WF10 — CASTLEFORD | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WF10

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WF10 is £202,409, which is 27% below the West Yorkshire average of £277,857.

Properties in WF10 cost 29.5% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WF10 have fallen 0.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£296,607	429
Semi-detached	£186,696	934
Terraced	£142,355	981
Flat	£106,606	63
All types	£202,409	2470

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WF10

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 109.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WF10 has a crime rate significantly 35% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

39.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

4.8 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

8.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

10.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

24.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in WF10

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WF10 has 19 schools within or near its boundaries, including 8 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Lady Elizabeth Hastings CofE Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery	Primary	Not inspected	mi
The Grange School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Airedale Academy	Secondary	Requires improvement	mi
Castleford Academy	Secondary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

845,189

Population

Median Age

29%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

29.0%

Private rent

20.0%

Social rent

20.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WF10 are 371.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

371.0 Mbps

Avg Download

67.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

92%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WF10 is collected by Leeds. The Band D rate is £1,968/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

WF10 — CASTLEFORD

Area Summary

WF10 (CASTLEFORD) offers affordable property prices (£202,409, 29% below national average), higher-than-average crime (35% above national average), 19 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (371 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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WF9

PONTEFRACT

£209K

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£206K

▼ 9.5% YoY

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£234K

▼ 18.1% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WF10?

The average house price in WF10 (CASTLEFORD) is £202,409, based on 2470 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 29% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 0.8% over the past year.

Is WF10 a safe area to live?

Crime in WF10 is above the national average (109.7 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (39.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (10.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WF10?

There are 19 schools in or near WF10. 42% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 8 Good. 3 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in WF10?

Council tax in WF10 is collected by Leeds. The Band D rate is £1,968 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in WF10?

The average broadband download speed in WF10 is 371 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 92%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WF10 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 29% of homes in WF10 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 20% are social housing. The total population is approximately 845,189.