Postcode.Page

Postcode District

WF10

CASTLEFORD

West Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

View summary

WF10 encompasses CASTLEFORD and its surrounding areas in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

Avg price £202,409
1yr change ▼ 0.8%
Crime 35% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
BUS
Average House Price

£202,409

▼ 0.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

29% below national avg

Crime Rate

109.7/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

35% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

19 schools

Broadband Speed

371 Mbps

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.

Explore West Yorkshire postcodes or read the West Yorkshire house prices guide →

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

£196K £200K £204K £209K £213K 2023 2024 2025

Looking to buy in WF10?

Compare mortgage rates for a £162K loan — free, no obligation.

Compare rates

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.

See how WF10 compares: safest areas in England & Wales →

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

Protect your home in WF10

Compare home insurance quotes from leading UK providers.

Compare quotes →

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.

How Ofsted ratings affect house prices →

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

0

Outstanding

8

Good

3

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

845,189

Population

62

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.

How broadband speeds affect house prices →

371.0 Mbps

Avg Download

67.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

92%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

WF

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

What's your property in WF10 worth?

Get a free, no-obligation valuation from a local expert.

Get free valuation

Frequently Asked Questions about WF10 CASTLEFORD

What is the average house price in WF10 CASTLEFORD?
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 CASTLEFORD 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 is the population of WF10 CASTLEFORD?
The population of WF10 (CASTLEFORD) is approximately 845,189 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 29% of homes are owner-occupied, 20% are privately rented, and 20% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in WF10 CASTLEFORD?
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.

Nearby Postcodes

Compare areas →

WF9

PONTEFRACT

£209K

▼ 5.6% YoY

WF11

KNOTTINGLEY

£206K

▼ 9.5% YoY

WF12

DEWSBURY

£234K

▼ 18.1% YoY

Compare WF10 with nearby areas

WF10 vs WF9 WF10 vs WF11 WF10 vs WF12

Related property guides

UK Average House Prices

See how property prices compare across England and Wales.

Read guide →

West Yorkshire House Prices

Explore average prices, trends, and postcode breakdowns across West Yorkshire.

Read guide →

Safest Areas in England & Wales

Ranked by crime rate — find the lowest-crime places to live.

Read guide →