Fryston Road, Castleford, WF10 3JB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF10 3JB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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	52.6%	49.3%	-3.3%	51.0%	-1.7%
Male	47.4%	50.7%	3.3%	49.0%	1.7%

Partnership Status

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 3JB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.9% 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	37.6%	44.9%	7.3%	37.9%	7.0%
Married: Opposite sex	42.9%	34.4%	-8.5%	44.2%	-9.8%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	4.9%	3.6%	-1.3%	2.2%	1.4%
Divorced	6.5%	10.9%	4.4%	9.1%	1.8%
Widowed	7.3%	5.3%	-2.0%	6.1%	-0.8%

Health

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	40.7%	42.5%	1.8%	48.4%	-5.9%
Good health	27.6%	31.6%	4.0%	33.6%	-2.0%
Fair health	15.7%	17.8%	2.1%	12.7%	5.1%
Bad health	11.6%	6%	-5.6%	4.0%	2.0%
Very bad health	4.4%	2%	-2.4%	1.2%	0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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 3JB this area, 33.5% 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 12.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	51%	33.5%	-17.5%	18.2%	15.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18%	15.1%	-2.9%	9.6%	5.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.5%	17.1%	3.6%	13.4%	3.7%
Apprenticeship	0.8%	6.5%	5.7%	5.3%	1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9%	11%	2.0%	16.9%	-5.9%
Degree or Similar	5.3%	12.2%	6.9%	33.8%	-21.6%
Other	2.4%	4.5%	2.1%	2.8%	1.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% 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)
Other Asian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0.6%	2.6%	2.0%	2.5%	0.1%
Other Black	1.2%	1.4%	0.2%	0.5%	0.9%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	2%	1.4%	0.8%	1.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
White	97.1%	92.3%	-4.8%	81.4%	10.9%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.1%	-0.1%
Roma	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.5% 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	96.8%	90.5%	-6.3%	83.2%	7.3%
European Union	2.3%	4.9%	2.6%	6.1%	-1.2%
Africa	0.6%	3.2%	2.6%	2.7%	0.5%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	5.6%	-4.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.8%	90.3%	-6.5%	83.2%	7.1%
10+ Years	0%	5.1%	5.1%	9.8%	-4.7%
5-10 Years	0%	3.7%	3.7%	2.9%	0.8%
2-5 Years	2.3%	0.6%	-1.7%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	58%	76.7%	-18.7%
Lithuania	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Poland	2.6%	1.3%	1.3%
Romania	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
Central and Western Africa	1.4%	0.3%	1.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	35.1%	13.5%	21.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	55.9%	37.2%	18.7%
Christian	32%	46.2%	-14.2%
Buddhist	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Muslim	1.4%	6.5%	-5.1%
Not answered	9.8%	6.0%	3.8%

Safety

Is Fryston Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fryston Road was 175.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.2% higher than the Airedale and Ferry Fryston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Fryston Road has the 39th highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Airedale and Ferry Fryston and the 231st highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 104.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£36,400

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in WF10 3JB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Fryston Road are based on 137 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wakefield.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Fryston Road, Castleford, WF10 3JB

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF10 3JB

Average Price
£105,644

Semi-Detached
£112,636

Terraced
£98,653

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Fryston Road

Average Price
£137,380

Semi-Detached
£141,093

Terraced
£127,351

Detached
£312,770

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Fryston Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Fryston Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£90,000	2021-05-07	£109,360
6 Fryston Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£66,000	2020-07-10	£88,488
20 Fryston Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£67,000	2010-12-14	£109,394
6 Fryston Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£82,500	2007-02-23	£121,560
24 Fryston Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£29,995	2000-10-31	£119,637

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF10 3JB

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	86
Part-Time Employee	32
Retired	30
Looking after home or family	28
Long-Term Sick or disabled	21
Other	13
Self-Employed	11
Unemployed	10
Student (economically inactive)	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Manufacturing	13
Human health and social work activities	8
Construction	8
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Other	6
Transport and storage	6
Administrative and support service activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Education	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harewood Centre Nursery School Harewood Avenue , WF8 2ER	3out of 4	3,826 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Airedale Junior School Fryston Road , Airedale WF10 3EP	3out of 4	483 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Airedale Infant School Poplar Avenue , Townville WF10 3QJ	3out of 4	483 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Castleford Townville Infants' School Poplar Avenue , Townville WF10 3QJ	2out of 4	643 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford Stansfield Drive , Airedale WF10 3DB	3out of 4	1,121 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Glasshoughton Infant Academy Newfield Avenue , WF10 4BH	4out of 4	1,314 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Airedale Academy Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU	3out of 4	809 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Castleford Academy Ferrybridge Road , WF10 4JQ	3out of 4	1,649 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	3,893 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The King's School Mill Hill Lane , WF8 4JF	3out of 4	4,095 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Carleton High School Green Lane , Carleton WF8 3NW	3out of 4	5,313 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
New College Pontefract Park Lane , WF8 4QR	- not rated	3,040 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
High Well School Rook Hill Road , WF8 2DD	3out of 4	4,035 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Kitchen	200 Holywell Lane, Castleford	147 yd
Michelles Cafe	3-4 The Square, Castleford	760 yd
Rockello	Rock Hill, Castleford	1,007 yd
Airedale Methodist Church	Elizabeth Drive, Castleford	1,008 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Townville Recreation Club	Townville Recreation Sports And Social Club, Poplar Avenue		525 yd
Redhill Sports & Social Club	37 Redhill Drive, Castleford		535 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
I Love Paradise Pizza	154 Redhill Drive, Castleford	125 yd
Golden Sun Takeaway	The Golden Sun Takeaway, 32A Fryston Road	164 yd
Four Square Pizza/RFC	59 Airedale Road, Castleford	250 yd
Triangle Cafe	57 Airedale Road, Castleford	250 yd
John's Fish & Chips	68 Redhill Drive, Castleford	459 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-Op	15-17 The Square, Castleford		760 yd
Tesco	Fryston Road, Castleford		823 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Townville Recreation And Sports Club POPLAR AVENUE	grass pitches	577 yd
Airedale Academy CREWE ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	868 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	50 Mbit/s
Average download speed	78 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of WF10 3JB