North Street is in Castleford and in Wakefield district. WF10 1LG 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about North Street, Castleford, WF10 1LG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF10 1EN, WF10 1LQ, WF10 1JY, WF10 1JZ, WF10 1LJ, WF10 1LA, WF10 1EG, WF10 1LH, WF10 1LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF10 1LG has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 48.5% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 52.1% | 51.5% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 1LG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.6% 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 | 40.8% | 47.6% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.2% | 29% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -15.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 17.5% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 8.4% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 4% | -5.4% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 33.2% | 45.3% | 12.1% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 41.8% | 31.3% | -10.5% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 17.6% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 4.9% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.2% | 25.6% | -9.6% | 18.2% | 7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.5% | 17.2% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 7.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 14.4% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 8.4% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 12.4% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.6% | 17.6% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -16.2% |
| Other | 5.6% | 4.4% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 95.7% | 95.7% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 80.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.4% | 80.1% | -15.3% | 83.2% | -3.1% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 16% | 13.1% | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 80.7% | -14.3% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 8.5% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 4.6% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 5.2% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.6% | 76.7% | -14.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 10.5% | 1.3% | 9.2% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 22.3% | 13.5% | 8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.9% | 37.2% | 10.7% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Street was 272.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 137.2% higher than the Airedale and Ferry Fryston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
North Street has the 16th highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Airedale and Ferry Fryston and the 105th highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 153.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 North Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £201,000 | 2025-06-04 | £207,911 |
| 8A North Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-04-13 | £153,243 |
| 9 North Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £142,750 | 2022-10-28 | £150,466 |
| 8A North Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-08-26 | £141,408 |
| 2 - 6 North Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2022-08-26 | £143,429 |
| Full-Time Employee | 121 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Acres Primary Academy Temple Street , WF10 5RE | 3out of 4 | 569 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery Francis Street , WF10 1HF | 3out of 4 | 949 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford Pontefract Road , WF10 4JB | 3out of 4 | 953 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy Methley Road , WF10 1PN | 2out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Smawthorne Henry Moore Primary School, Castleford Ashton Road , WF10 5AX | 2out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,229 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale Academy Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU | 3out of 4 | 3,485 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 | 3,531 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brigshaw High School Brigshaw Lane , Allerton Bywater WF10 2HR | 3out of 4 | 4,116 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Freeston Favell Avenue , WF6 1HZ | 2out of 4 | 5,257 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 | 4,540 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Well School Rook Hill Road , WF8 2DD | 3out of 4 | 4,986 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Wakefield Parish Rooms , Snydale Road WF6 1HY | - not rated | 5,087 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pop Inn Cafe | 5 Wilson Street, Castleford | 92 yd | |
| KC's Kitchen | 29 Albion Street, Castleford | 141 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | 1-5 Albion Street, Castleford | 141 yd | |
| The Salvation Army Community Kitchen | The Salvation Army Citadel, Booth Street | 161 yd | |
| Admiral | 127-129 Carlton Street, Castleford | 210 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albion Street Working Mens Club | 38-40 Albion Street, Castleford | 24 yd | |
| Station Hotel | 12 Welbeck Street, Castleford | 217 yd | |
| The Junction | Junction Hotel, Carlton Street | 247 yd | |
| Lamplighters | 107 Carlton Street, Castleford | 292 yd | |
| Liquid Spirit | 117 Powell Street, Castleford | 328 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feeds & Shakes | 24, Albion Street | 62 yd | |
| Yusuf's Spice Lounge | 22 Albion Street, Castleford | 62 yd | |
| Donerz | 28 Albion Street, Castleford | 62 yd | |
| Star Fisheries | 2, 2-2C Wilson Street | 92 yd | |
| Greggs | Bus Station, Albion Street | 141 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Stores Limited, Enterprise Way | 129 yd | |
| Poundland | 15-27 Albion Street, Castleford | 141 yd | |
| Eastern European Mini Market | 12 Albion Street, Castleford | 164 yd | |
| Foodplus | 7-9 Albion Street, Castleford | 166 yd | |
| Morrisons | Albion Street, Castleford | 282 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Better Bodies (Closed) Albion Street | health and fitness suite | 51 yd |
| Spring Life (Closed) Savile Road | health and fitness suite | 317 yd |
| Ymca (Castleford) COMMERCIAL STREET | 462 yd | |
| Better Bodies (Closed) Wesley Street | health and fitness suite | 484 yd |
| Half Acres Primary Academy TEMPLE STREET | grass pitches | 529 yd |
| Savile Park LUMLEY STREET | grass pitches | 682 yd |
| Castleford Lock Lane Arlfc WILLIAM STREET | grass pitches | 715 yd |
| Lock Lane Rugby League And Sports Centre LOCK LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 853 yd |
| Methley Road Recreation Ground (Site 2) Raglan Close | grass pitches | 906 yd |
| King George V Playing Field, Castleford FALCON DRIVE | grass pitches | 910 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.