Hepworth Street is in Castleford and in Wakefield district. WF10 2RU 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 Hepworth Street, Castleford, WF10 2RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF10 2SD, WF10 2RT, WF10 2RS, WF10 2FA, WF10 2SE, WF10 2FD, WF10 2RL, WF10 2SB, WF10 2RN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF10 2RU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.4% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.6% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 2RU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.3% 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 | 41.5% | 42.3% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.4% | 42% | 7.6% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 16.4% | 9.7% | -6.7% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 3.1% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (85.5%) 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% | 47.9% | 9.9% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 37.6% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 8% | -10.3% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 5.2% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.2% | 27.6% | -15.6% | 18.2% | 9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 7.2% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 16% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 13.8% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.5% | 26.6% | 15.1% | 33.8% | -7.2% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96.5% | 92% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 10.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 3.7% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94% 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 | 96.5% | 94% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 92.9% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.3% | 13.5% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hepworth Street was 250.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 118.4% higher than the Airedale and Ferry Fryston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hepworth Street has the 21st highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Airedale and Ferry Fryston and the 123rd highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 122.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Hepworth Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2022-03-18 | £74,148 |
| 1 Hepworth Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2020-05-22 | £127,603 |
| 1 Hepworth Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £65,500 | 2006-09-01 | £102,774 |
| 2 Hepworth Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2005-09-16 | £242,801 |
| 9 Hepworth Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £64,995 | 2004-08-09 | £121,363 |
WF10 2RU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 133 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery Francis Street , WF10 1HF | 3out of 4 | 577 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford Pontefract Road , WF10 4JB | 3out of 4 | 808 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Park Junior Academy Medley Street , WF10 4BB | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glasshoughton Infant Academy Newfield Avenue , WF10 4BH | 4out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Half Acres Primary Academy Temple Street , WF10 5RE | 3out of 4 | 1,760 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 | 754 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale Academy Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU | 3out of 4 | 2,483 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brigshaw High School Brigshaw Lane , Allerton Bywater WF10 2HR | 3out of 4 | 4,204 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy Cutsyke Road , Featherstone WF7 6BD | 3out of 4 | 4,447 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 | 4,679 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 | 5,418 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faye's Sandwich Bar | 88 Wheldon Road, Castleford | 278 yd | |
| Micro Kitchen | Sports Centre, Lock Lane | 654 yd | |
| Castleford Lock Lane Sports Club | Castleford Lock Lane Arlfc, Sports Centre | 711 yd | |
| Healthy Options Cafe Bar | Kingswood Catering, Castleford Academy College | 745 yd | |
| Castleford Cue Club | 7, 5-7 Ferrybridge Road | 746 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wheldale Hotel | Wheldon Road, Castleford | 75 yd | |
| The Doghouse | 16 Carlton Street, Castleford | 805 yd | |
| The Lion Hotel | Aire Street, Castleford | 929 yd | |
| Tap & Tackle | Carlton Street, Castleford | 950 yd | |
| Lounge 20 Limited | 20 Wesley Street, Castleford | 982 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortune River | 56 Wheldon Road, Castleford | 487 yd | |
| The Brunch Box | 12 Maltkiln Lane, Castleford | 692 yd | |
| Mamma P's Pantry | 41 Ferrybridge Road, Castleford | 746 yd | |
| Joy Bangla | 32 Bridge Street, Castleford | 751 yd | |
| Magic Wok | 8, 6-8 Carlton Street | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Unit Lru 2, Carlton Lanes Shopping Centre Carlton Street | 934 yd | |
| Morrisons | Stuart Road, Pontefract | 936 yd | |
| Co-Op | 48 Carlton Street, Castleford | 943 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castleford Tigers (Wheldon Road) CASTLEFORD RUGBY LEAGUE FOOTBALL CLUB CASTLEFORD RUGBY LEAGUE FOOTBALL CLUB WHELDON ROAD | grass pitches | 175 yd |
| Queens Park BOSTON STREET | grass pitches | 524 yd |
| Lock Lane Rugby League And Sports Centre LOCK LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 655 yd |
| Castleford Academy FERRYBRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 716 yd |
| Castleford Park Junior Academy MEDLEY STREET | grass pitches | 879 yd |
| Better Bodies (Closed) Wesley Street | health and fitness suite | 989 yd |
| Castleford Lock Lane Arlfc WILLIAM STREET | grass pitches | 1,015 yd |
| Ymca (Castleford) COMMERCIAL STREET | 1,029 yd | |
| Glasshoughton Infant Academy NEWFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,092 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 | 40.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 64.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 64.8 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.