Healdwood Close is in Castleford and in Wakefield district. WF10 3AR is located in the Airedale and Ferry Fryston 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 Healdwood Close, Castleford, WF10 3AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF10 3AP, WF10 3BQ, WF10 3AL, WF10 3BG, WF10 3DQ, WF10 3AF, WF10 3BH, WF10 3AN, WF10 3BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF10 3AR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58.1% | 55.6% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 4.6% |
| Male | 41.9% | 44.4% | 2.5% | 49.0% | -4.6% |
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 3AR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.5% 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% | 46.5% | 7.5% | 37.9% | 8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 27.4% | -5.8% | 44.2% | -16.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 4.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 12.2% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 13% | 9.1% | -3.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 33.2% | 34.9% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -13.5% |
| Good health | 41.9% | 38.8% | -3.1% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 17% | 4.5% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 9.3% | 6.6% | -2.7% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 3AR this area, 30.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 12.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47.1% | 30.8% | -16.3% | 18.2% | 12.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 16.7% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 15.9% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 8.4% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 12.3% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 4.9% | 12.8% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -21.0% |
| Other | 4% | 3.1% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| White | 99.7% | 96.2% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 96.9% | 95.8% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 95.5% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.7% | 76.7% | -9.0% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 28.8% | 13.5% | 15.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.7% | 37.2% | 13.5% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Healdwood Close was 95.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.2% lower than the Airedale and Ferry Fryston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Healdwood Close has the 46th lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Airedale and Ferry Fryston and the 508th highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Healdwood Close, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2021-04-09 | £154,724 |
| 8 Healdwood Close, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2019-11-15 | £139,882 |
| 11 Healdwood Close, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2019-09-26 | £162,678 |
| 8 Healdwood Close, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2018-03-16 | £122,941 |
| 12 Healdwood Close, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2016-09-23 | £130,242 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harewood Centre Nursery School Harewood Avenue , WF8 2ER | 3out of 4 | 4,755 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glasshoughton Infant Academy Newfield Avenue , WF10 4BH | 4out of 4 | 669 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Park Junior Academy Medley Street , WF10 4BB | 3out of 4 | 847 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale Junior School Fryston Road , Airedale WF10 3EP | 3out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale Infant School Poplar Avenue , Townville WF10 3QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford Pontefract Road , WF10 4JB | 3out of 4 | 1,090 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 | 815 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale Academy Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU | 3out of 4 | 1,464 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 | 4,030 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Mill Hill Lane , WF8 4JF | 3out of 4 | 4,877 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brigshaw High School Brigshaw Lane , Allerton Bywater WF10 2HR | 3out of 4 | 5,314 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 | 3,747 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 | 4,612 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockello | Rock Hill, Castleford | 1,012 yd | |
| The Kitchen | 200 Holywell Lane, Castleford | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redhill Sports & Social Club | 37 Redhill Drive, Castleford | 465 yd | |
| The Wheldale Hotel | Wheldon Road, Castleford | 1,049 yd | |
| The Magnet Hotel | Pontefract Road, Castleford | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taj Mahal | 112A Queens Park Drive, Castleford | 160 yd | |
| John's Fish & Chips | 68 Redhill Drive, Castleford | 600 yd | |
| Four Square Pizza/RFC | 59 Airedale Road, Castleford | 706 yd | |
| Triangle Cafe | 57 Airedale Road, Castleford | 706 yd | |
| Golden Sun Takeaway | The Golden Sun Takeaway, 32A Fryston Road | 818 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Glasshoughton Infant Academy NEWFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 772 yd |
| Castleford Academy FERRYBRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 815 yd |
| Queens Park BOSTON STREET | grass pitches | 871 yd |
| Castleford Park Junior Academy MEDLEY STREET | grass pitches | 946 yd |
| Castleford Tigers (Wheldon Road) CASTLEFORD RUGBY LEAGUE FOOTBALL CLUB CASTLEFORD RUGBY LEAGUE FOOTBALL CLUB WHELDON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,032 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 | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| 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 | 77.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.