Ashley Mews is in Castleford and in Wakefield district. WF10 1BQ is located in the Castleford Central and Glasshoughton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford. This postcode has been in use since 2014-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ashley Mews, Castleford, WF10 1BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF10 1AR, WF10 1BL, WF10 1DS, WF10 1NF, WF10 1DT, WF10 1BU, WF10 1ED, WF10 1BN, WF10 1NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF10 1BQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 51.7% | 3.6% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 51.9% | 48.3% | -3.6% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WF10 1BQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.7% | 49.9% | 10.2% | 37.9% | 12.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.5% | 32.1% | -11.4% | 44.2% | -12.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 4.9% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 10.4% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 1.1% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.4% | 57.2% | 18.8% | 48.4% | 8.8% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 34.7% | -1.6% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 7.3% | -11.0% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 0.4% | -4.4% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around WF10 1BQ this area, 7.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.1% | 7.4% | -24.7% | 18.2% | -10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 6% | -12.6% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 14.7% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 5.7% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 24% | 11.8% | 16.9% | 7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.1% | 39.8% | 26.7% | 33.8% | 6.0% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.5% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.6% | 97.1% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 90.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.9% | 90.3% | -7.6% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| European Union | 1% | 6.6% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 90.9% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 76.7% | 9.7% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55% | 37.2% | 17.8% |
| Christian | 37.8% | 46.2% | -8.4% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashley Mews was 72.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.2% lower than the Airedale and Ferry Fryston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ashley Mews has the 34th lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Airedale and Ferry Fryston and the 474th lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Ashley Mews, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-01-24 | £228,721 |
| 5 Ashley Mews, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2023-12-01 | £211,564 |
| 3 Ashley Mews, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2021-10-29 | £205,868 |
| 5 Ashley Mews, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2020-10-23 | £214,325 |
| 6 Ashley Mews, Castleford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2020-06-22 | £181,949 |
WF10 1BQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 269 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy Methley Road , WF10 1PN | 2out of 4 | 904 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Half Acres Primary Academy Temple Street , WF10 5RE | 3out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery Francis Street , WF10 1HF | 3out of 4 | 1,321 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford Pontefract Road , WF10 4JB | 3out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ackton Pastures Primary Academy College Grove , Whitwood WF10 5NS | 3out of 4 | 1,691 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castleford Academy Ferrybridge Road , WF10 4JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,701 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brigshaw High School Brigshaw Lane , Allerton Bywater WF10 2HR | 3out of 4 | 3,527 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale Academy Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU | 3out of 4 | 3,962 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy Cutsyke Road , Featherstone WF7 6BD | 3out of 4 | 4,024 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Freeston Favell Avenue , WF6 1HZ | 2out of 4 | 5,351 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New College Pontefract Park Lane , WF8 4QR | - not rated | 5,156 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLG Wakefield Parish Rooms , Snydale Road WF6 1HY | - not rated | 5,137 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Lizzies Cafe | Methley Road, Castleford | 347 yd | |
| Funalot | 19-19A Methley Road, Castleford | 372 yd | |
| M Horners | 38 Methley Road, Castleford | 402 yd | |
| Pop Inn Cafe | 5 Wilson Street, Castleford | 607 yd | |
| KC's Kitchen | 29 Albion Street, Castleford | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Lion Hotel | Pottery Street, Castleford | 242 yd | |
| The Eagle | 1 Methley Road, Castleford | 347 yd | |
| Albion Street Working Mens Club | 38-40 Albion Street, Castleford | 640 yd | |
| The Junction | Junction Hotel, Carlton Street | 732 yd | |
| The Glassblower | 15 Bank Street, Castleford | 762 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Fisheries | 92 Wood Street, Castleford | 326 yd | |
| Carousel Cafe | 62 Wilson Street, Castleford | 477 yd | |
| Star Fisheries | 2, 2-2C Wilson Street | 607 yd | |
| Feeds & Shakes | 24, Albion Street | 630 yd | |
| Yusuf's Spice Lounge | 22 Albion Street, Castleford | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Albion Street, Castleford | 649 yd | |
| Eastern European Mini Market | 12 Albion Street, Castleford | 654 yd | |
| Poundland | 15-27 Albion Street, Castleford | 697 yd | |
| Foodplus | 7-9 Albion Street, Castleford | 699 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Stores Limited, Enterprise Way | 744 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Life (Closed) Savile Road | health and fitness suite | 306 yd |
| Methley Road Recreation Ground (Site 2) Raglan Close | grass pitches | 571 yd |
| Better Bodies (Closed) Albion Street | health and fitness suite | 645 yd |
| Castleford Lock Lane Arlfc WILLIAM STREET | grass pitches | 679 yd |
| Castleford Panthers Arlfc RAGLAN CLOSE | grass pitches | 893 yd |
| Better Bodies (Closed) Wesley Street | health and fitness suite | 910 yd |
| Ymca (Castleford) COMMERCIAL STREET | 928 yd | |
| Savile Park LUMLEY STREET | grass pitches | 972 yd |
| Three Lane Ends Academy METHLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 976 yd |
| Methley Road Recreation Ground (Site 1) Methley Road | grass pitches | 1,012 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 10.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 141 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.