Henson Grove is in Castleford and in Wakefield district. WF10 3JE 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 Henson Grove, Castleford, WF10 3JE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF10 3JB, WF10 3HN, WF10 3JF, WF10 3JA, WF10 3JD, WF10 3HH, WF10 3HR, WF10 3HQ, WF10 3FG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF10 3JE 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% |
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 3JE, 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% |
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% |
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 3JE 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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Henson Grove 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.
Henson Grove 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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Henson Grove, Castleford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2025-01-09 | £140,410 |
| 24 Henson Grove, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-03-24 | £148,830 |
| 14 Henson Grove, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-11-11 | £153,521 |
| 14 Henson Grove, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £71,777 | 2021-06-18 | £85,722 |
| 9 Henson Grove, Castleford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2019-11-25 | £98,592 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harewood Centre Nursery School Harewood Avenue , WF8 2ER | 3out of 4 | 3,801 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airedale Junior School Fryston Road , Airedale WF10 3EP | 3out of 4 | 450 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale Infant School Poplar Avenue , Townville WF10 3QJ | 3out of 4 | 450 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Townville Infants' School Poplar Avenue , Townville WF10 3QJ | 2out of 4 | 602 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford Stansfield Drive , Airedale WF10 3DB | 3out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glasshoughton Infant Academy Newfield Avenue , WF10 4BH | 4out of 4 | 1,363 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 764 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Academy Ferrybridge Road , WF10 4JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,695 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 | 3,926 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Mill Hill Lane , WF8 4JF | 3out of 4 | 4,088 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carleton High School Green Lane , Carleton WF8 3NW | 3out of 4 | 5,297 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 | 3,041 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 | 4,045 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kitchen | 200 Holywell Lane, Castleford | 152 yd | |
| Michelles Cafe | 3-4 The Square, Castleford | 733 yd | |
| Airedale Methodist Church | Elizabeth Drive, Castleford | 977 yd | |
| Rockello | Rock Hill, Castleford | 1,054 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townville Recreation Club | Townville Recreation Sports And Social Club, Poplar Avenue | 475 yd | |
| Redhill Sports & Social Club | 37 Redhill Drive, Castleford | 579 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| I Love Paradise Pizza | 154 Redhill Drive, Castleford | 173 yd | |
| Golden Sun Takeaway | The Golden Sun Takeaway, 32A Fryston Road | 185 yd | |
| Four Square Pizza/RFC | 59 Airedale Road, Castleford | 288 yd | |
| Triangle Cafe | 57 Airedale Road, Castleford | 288 yd | |
| John's Fish & Chips | 68 Redhill Drive, Castleford | 508 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 15-17 The Square, Castleford | 733 yd | |
| Tesco | Fryston Road, Castleford | 799 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Townville Recreation And Sports Club POPLAR AVENUE | grass pitches | 528 yd |
| Airedale Academy CREWE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 823 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 160.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.