Louisa Street is in Castleford and in Wakefield district. WF10 1LQ 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 Louisa Street, Castleford, WF10 1LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF10 1JZ, WF10 1LJ, WF10 1LG, WF10 1LA, WF10 1EN, WF10 1JY, WF10 1LB, WF10 1LH, WF10 1PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF10 1LQ 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 1LQ, 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 Louisa Street was 244.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.0% higher than the Airedale and Ferry Fryston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Louisa Street has the 19th highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Airedale and Ferry Fryston and the 113th highest crime rate of 1,125 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 159.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.2%.

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 Louisa Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2009-11-09 | £204,686 |
| 7 Louisa Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2008-09-25 | £79,111 |
| 3 Louisa Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2005-03-11 | £138,103 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castleford Half Acres Primary School Temple Street , WF10 5RE | - not rated | 545 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Half Acres Primary Academy Temple Street , WF10 5RE | - not rated | 545 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford Pontefract Road , WF10 4JB | - not rated | 898 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford Pontefract Road , WF10 4JB | - not rated | 898 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery Francis Street , WF10 1HF | 3out of 4 | 904 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Lane Ends Middle School Methley Road , Three Lane Ends WF10 1PN | - not rated | 997 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castleford High School Technology and Sports College With Hearing Impairment Resource Ferrybridge Road , WF10 4JQ | - not rated | 1,174 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Academy Ferrybridge Road , WF10 4JQ | - not rated | 1,174 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale Academy Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU | 2out of 4 | 3,428 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale High School Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU | - not rated | 3,428 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,512 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 | 4,494 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Pontefract Park Lane , WF8 4QR | - not rated | 4,494 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange School Methley Rd , WF10 1PN | - not rated | 1,056 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Top School Kershaw Avenue , Airedale WF10 3ES | - not rated | 2,962 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Pathways School Poplar Avenue , Townville WF10 3QJ | - not rated | 3,229 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pontefract the Castle School Poplar Avenue , Townville WF10 3QJ | - not rated | 3,330 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Wakefield Parish Rooms , Snydale Road WF6 1HY | - not rated | 5,114 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 | 132 yd | |
| KC's Kitchen | 29 Albion Street, Castleford | 197 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | 1-5 Albion Street, Castleford | 197 yd | |
| The Salvation Army Community Kitchen | The Salvation Army Citadel, Booth Street | 219 yd | |
| Admiral | 127-129 Carlton Street, Castleford | 264 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albion Street Working Mens Club | 38-40 Albion Street, Castleford | 82 yd | |
| Station Hotel | 12 Welbeck Street, Castleford | 273 yd | |
| The Junction | Junction Hotel, Carlton Street | 299 yd | |
| The Eagle | 1 Methley Road, Castleford | 345 yd | |
| Lamplighters | 107 Carlton Street, Castleford | 348 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carousel Cafe | 62 Wilson Street, Castleford | 112 yd | |
| Feeds & Shakes | 24, Albion Street | 113 yd | |
| Yusuf's Spice Lounge | 22 Albion Street, Castleford | 113 yd | |
| Donerz | 28 Albion Street, Castleford | 113 yd | |
| Star Fisheries | 2, 2-2C Wilson Street | 132 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Stores Limited, Enterprise Way | 183 yd | |
| Poundland | 15-27 Albion Street, Castleford | 197 yd | |
| Eastern European Mini Market | 12 Albion Street, Castleford | 212 yd | |
| Foodplus | 7-9 Albion Street, Castleford | 220 yd | |
| Morrisons | Albion Street, Castleford | 240 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Better Bodies (Closed) Albion Street | health and fitness suite | 108 yd |
| Spring Life (Closed) Savile Road | health and fitness suite | 283 yd |
| Ymca (Castleford) COMMERCIAL STREET | 517 yd | |
| Half Acres Primary Academy TEMPLE STREET | grass pitches | 532 yd |
| Better Bodies (Closed) Wesley Street | health and fitness suite | 536 yd |
| Savile Park LUMLEY STREET | grass pitches | 648 yd |
| Castleford Lock Lane Arlfc WILLIAM STREET | grass pitches | 731 yd |
| Methley Road Recreation Ground (Site 2) Raglan Close | grass pitches | 848 yd |
| Lock Lane Rugby League And Sports Centre LOCK LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 892 yd |
| King George V Playing Field, Castleford FALCON DRIVE | grass pitches | 911 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 271.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 36.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.