Rye Way is in Castleford and in Wakefield district. WF10 3DR 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 Rye Way, Castleford, WF10 3DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF10 3DT, WF10 3DS, WF10 3DL, WF10 3DJ, WF10 3DW, WF10 3DU, WF10 3FL, WF10 3DZ, WF10 3DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF10 3DR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.3% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.7% | 0.0% | 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 3DR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.5% 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 | 43.9% | 52.5% | 8.6% | 37.9% | 14.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.5% | 28.1% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -16.1% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 11.2% | -4.0% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 12.1% | 5% | -7.1% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 36.9% | 43.4% | 6.5% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 33.8% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 19.7% | 15.3% | -4.4% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 4.3% | -3.6% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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 3DR this area, 43.2% 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 9.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 52% | 43.2% | -8.8% | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 11.2% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 16.6% | 4.0% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 4.6% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 10.4% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 3.1% | 9.5% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -24.3% |
| Other | 7.6% | 4.6% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.1% | 95.7% | 1.6% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 87.3% 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 | 92.8% | 87.3% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 11.8% | 8.0% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 86.8% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 7.8% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.4% | 76.7% | -21.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 8.5% | 1.3% | 7.2% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 33.8% | 13.5% | 20.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.2% | 37.2% | 21.0% |
| Christian | 36% | 46.2% | -10.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rye Way was 322.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 180.9% higher than the Airedale and Ferry Fryston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rye Way has the 14th highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Airedale and Ferry Fryston and the 82nd highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 238.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Rye Way, Castleford, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2018-01-02 | £82,332 |
| 10 Rye Way, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £43,500 | 2014-02-27 | £75,386 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Looking after home or family | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Other | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harewood Centre Nursery School Harewood Avenue , WF8 2ER | 3out of 4 | 4,856 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford Stansfield Drive , Airedale WF10 3DB | 3out of 4 | 707 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale Junior School Fryston Road , Airedale WF10 3EP | 3out of 4 | 892 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale Infant School Poplar Avenue , Townville WF10 3QJ | 3out of 4 | 892 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Townville Infants' School Poplar Avenue , Townville WF10 3QJ | 2out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oyster Park Primary Academy Watling Road , Ferry Fryston WF10 3SN | 2out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airedale Academy Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU | 3out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Academy Ferrybridge Road , WF10 4JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,363 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 | 4,625 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Mill Hill Lane , WF8 4JF | 3out of 4 | 5,176 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brigshaw High School Brigshaw Lane , Allerton Bywater WF10 2HR | 3out of 4 | 5,419 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 | 4,104 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 | 5,052 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michelles Cafe | 3-4 The Square, Castleford | 774 yd | |
| Airedale Methodist Church | Elizabeth Drive, Castleford | 898 yd | |
| Tiger Bites | 40 Leyland Road, Castleford | 951 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redhill Sports & Social Club | 37 Redhill Drive, Castleford | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taj Mahal | 112A Queens Park Drive, Castleford | 517 yd | |
| Sizzlers V Pronto | 1 The Square, Castleford | 774 yd | |
| Fryston Fish Bar | 23 The Square, Castleford | 774 yd | |
| Orient Delight | 5 The Square, Castleford | 774 yd | |
| Four Square Pizza/RFC | 59 Airedale Road, Castleford | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Fryston Road, Castleford | 708 yd | |
| Co-Op | 15-17 The Square, Castleford | 774 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 | 42.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.