Fairfields, Castleford, WF10 3LR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF10 3LR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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	48.7%	52.4%	3.7%	51.0%	1.4%
Male	51.3%	47.6%	-3.7%	49.0%	-1.4%

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 vicinity of WF10 3LR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	17.3%	22.3%	5.0%	37.9%	-15.6%
Married: Opposite sex	59.7%	56.6%	-3.1%	44.2%	12.4%
Separated	2.8%	0.4%	-2.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	7.7%	8.7%	1.0%	9.1%	-0.4%
Widowed	12.5%	12%	-0.5%	6.1%	5.9%

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	36%	42.2%	6.2%	48.4%	-6.2%
Good health	29.5%	33.9%	4.4%	33.6%	0.3%
Fair health	22.5%	16.2%	-6.3%	12.7%	3.5%
Bad health	8.7%	5.4%	-3.3%	4.0%	1.4%
Very bad health	3.3%	2.2%	-1.1%	1.2%	1.0%

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 3LR this area, 28.3% 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 22.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	43.1%	28.3%	-14.8%	18.2%	10.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.5%	10.8%	-1.7%	9.6%	1.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.7%	10.4%	-1.3%	13.4%	-3.0%
Apprenticeship	6.9%	10.4%	3.5%	5.3%	5.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.9%	14.2%	5.3%	16.9%	-2.7%
Degree or Similar	13.3%	22.5%	9.2%	33.8%	-11.3%
Other	3.6%	3.3%	-0.3%	2.8%	0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed Other	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	98.2%	99.6%	1.4%	81.4%	18.2%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.1% 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	96.7%	97.1%	0.4%	83.2%	13.9%
European Union	0.7%	2.2%	1.5%	6.1%	-3.9%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	2.7%	-2.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	1.3%	-0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.4%	97.1%	0.7%	83.2%	13.9%
10+ Years	0.4%	1.8%	1.4%	9.8%	-8.0%
5-10 Years	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.9%	0%	-2.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.5%	76.7%	7.8%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	2.5%	1.5%	1.0%
No passport held	12.6%	13.5%	-0.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.2%	37.2%	4.0%
Christian	52.9%	46.2%	6.7%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	5.5%	6.0%	-0.5%

Safety

Is Fairfields Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairfields was 7.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.4% lower than the Airedale and Ferry Fryston average. The most reported crime type was Other crime.

Fairfields has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Airedale and Ferry Fryston and the 12th lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£31,900

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in WF10 3LR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 8/10 (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 - 8/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 6/10 (average )
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 Fairfields are based on 5 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 Fairfields, Castleford, WF10 3LR

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF10 3LR

Average Price
£233,497

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£233,497

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Fairfields

Average Price
£262,426

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£262,426

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on FairfieldsStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Fairfields, Castleford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£195,000	2025-03-14	£194,810
2 Fairfields, Castleford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2006-11-24	£261,519
5 Fairfields, Castleford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£167,500	2005-05-04	£281,830
2 Fairfields, Castleford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£85,000	2000-05-26	£325,674
6 Fairfields, Castleford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£59,950	1997-04-25	£248,295

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF10 3LR

Employment

WF10 3LR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in WF10 3LR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	98
Full-Time Employee	73
Part-Time Employee	23
Self-Employed	16
Looking after home or family	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Other	5
Unemployed	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Human health and social work activities	15
Manufacturing	12
Construction	12
Education	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Other	5
Transport and storage	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Mining and quarrying	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Information and communication	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Real estate activities	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	3,800 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oyster Park Primary Academy Watling Road , Ferry Fryston WF10 3SN	2out of 4	668 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Castleford Townville Infants' School Poplar Avenue , Townville WF10 3QJ	2out of 4	716 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Airedale Junior School Fryston Road , Airedale WF10 3EP	3out of 4	920 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Airedale Infant School Poplar Avenue , Townville WF10 3QJ	3out of 4	920 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford Stansfield Drive , Airedale WF10 3DB	3out of 4	926 yd	Community school	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	524 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Castleford Academy Ferrybridge Road , WF10 4JQ	3out of 4	2,763 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The King's School Mill Hill Lane , WF8 4JF	3out of 4	4,564 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
De Lacy Academy Middle Lane , WF11 0BZ	3out of 4	4,988 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	5,103 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	3,736 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	4,861 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
Airedale Methodist Church	Elizabeth Drive, Castleford	680 yd
Tiger Bites	40 Leyland Road, Castleford	755 yd
Michelles Cafe	3-4 The Square, Castleford	830 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Bowling Club	The Green, Castleford		591 yd
Townville Recreation Club	Townville Recreation Sports And Social Club, Poplar Avenue		815 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Zee's Pizza	55 Elizabeth Drive, Castleford	672 yd
Fishy Dish Ltd	30 Leyland Road, Castleford	815 yd
Sizzlers V Pronto	1 The Square, Castleford	830 yd
Fryston Fish Bar	23 The Square, Castleford	830 yd
Orient Delight	5 The Square, Castleford	830 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-Op	15-17 The Square, Castleford		830 yd
Tesco	Fryston Road, Castleford		874 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Airedale Academy CREWE ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	473 yd
Townville Recreation And Sports Club POPLAR AVENUE	grass pitches	757 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%

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

Overview of WF10 3LR