Sussex Crescent, Castleford, WF10 3NX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF10 3NX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51%	51.8%	0.8%	51.0%	0.8%
Male	49%	48.2%	-0.8%	49.0%	-0.8%

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 3NX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.9% 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	25.6%	30.7%	5.1%	37.9%	-7.2%
Married: Opposite sex	61.8%	56.9%	-4.9%	44.2%	12.7%
Separated	2.3%	2.4%	0.1%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	7.3%	5.2%	-2.1%	9.1%	-3.9%
Widowed	3%	4.8%	1.8%	6.1%	-1.3%

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	42.5%	37.7%	-4.8%	48.4%	-10.7%
Good health	40.1%	44.8%	4.7%	33.6%	11.2%
Fair health	12%	11.9%	-0.1%	12.7%	-0.8%
Bad health	4.9%	5.3%	0.4%	4.0%	1.3%
Very bad health	0.5%	0.3%	-0.2%	1.2%	-0.9%

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.

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 19.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	30.6%	26%	-4.6%	18.2%	7.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.6%	11.8%	-4.8%	9.6%	2.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.3%	17%	-1.3%	13.4%	3.6%
Apprenticeship	4.7%	9.7%	5.0%	5.3%	4.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.3%	15.2%	3.9%	16.9%	-1.7%
Degree or Similar	13.6%	19.4%	5.8%	33.8%	-14.4%
Other	5%	1%	-4.0%	2.8%	-1.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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)
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Pakistani	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Black African	1.4%	0.3%	-1.1%	2.5%	-2.2%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Other Black	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%
White	97.5%	96.4%	-1.1%	81.4%	15.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 99.1% 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	97.3%	99.1%	1.8%	83.2%	15.9%
European Union	1.4%	0.3%	-1.1%	6.1%	-5.8%
Africa	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.3%	0.3%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.3%	99.1%	1.8%	83.2%	15.9%
10+ Years	0%	0.6%	0.6%	9.8%	-9.2%
5-10 Years	0.8%	0.3%	-0.5%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.5%	76.7%	5.8%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
No passport held	17.2%	13.5%	3.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.8%	37.2%	-0.4%
Christian	57.6%	46.2%	11.4%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	5%	6.0%	-1.0%

Safety

Is Sussex Crescent Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sussex Crescent was 56.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.7% lower than the Airedale and Ferry Fryston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Sussex Crescent has the 24th lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Airedale and Ferry Fryston and the 361st lowest crime rate of 1,125 local areas in Wakefield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.9%.

🔎 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 3NX, 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 Sussex Crescent are based on 51 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 Sussex Crescent, Castleford, WF10 3NX

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF10 3NX

Average Price
£186,231

Semi-Detached
£185,009

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£215,560

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sussex Crescent

Average Price
£196,184

Semi-Detached
£196,787

Terraced
£141,333

Detached
£221,495

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sussex CrescentStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Sussex Crescent, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£207,000	2026-01-09	£208,551
2 Sussex Crescent, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£145,000	2025-04-11	£152,512
61 Sussex Crescent, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£182,500	2023-10-12	£198,554
24 Sussex Crescent, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	2023-07-06	£190,974
13 Sussex Crescent, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£155,000	2022-02-11	£181,283

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF10 3NX

Employment

WF10 3NX 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 3NX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	99
Retired	94
Part-Time Employee	33
Self-Employed	18
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	10
Looking after home or family	10
Other	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Unemployed	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	37
Manufacturing	33
Human health and social work activities	23
Education	20
Construction	17
Transport and storage	16
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Financial and insurance activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Other	5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Mining and quarrying	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Information and communication	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	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	4,015 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Castleford Oyster Park Junior School The Green , Ferry Fryston WF10 3RY	- not rated	509 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oyster Park Primary Academy Watling Road , Ferry Fryston WF10 3SN	2out of 4	512 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Castleford Oyster Park Primary School Watling Road , Ferry Fryston WF10 3SN	- not rated	512 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Castleford Oyster Park Infant School Watling Road , Ferry Fryston WF10 3SN	- not rated	642 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Castleford Townville Infants' School Poplar Avenue , Townville WF10 3QJ	- not rated	906 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Three Lane Ends Middle School Methley Road , Three Lane Ends WF10 1PN	- not rated	5,054 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Airedale Academy Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU	2out of 4	735 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Airedale High School Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU	- not rated	735 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Castleford High School Technology and Sports College With Hearing Impairment Resource Ferrybridge Road , WF10 4JQ	- not rated	2,885 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Castleford Academy Ferrybridge Road , WF10 4JQ	- not rated	2,885 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The King's School Mill Hill Lane , WF8 4JF	3out of 4	4,823 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	4,008 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
New College Pontefract Park Lane , WF8 4QR	- not rated	4,008 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pontefract the Castle School Poplar Avenue , Townville WF10 3QJ	- not rated	833 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wakefield Pathways School Poplar Avenue , Townville WF10 3QJ	- not rated	906 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hill Top School Kershaw Avenue , Airedale WF10 3ES	- not rated	1,111 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Balance Alternative Provision The White Building, Lock Hill , Ferrybridge WF11 8NE	- not rated	2,807 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Dove Adolescent Services 170 Southgate , WF8 1QJ	- not rated	3,687 yd	Other independent 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
Tiger Bites	40 Leyland Road, Castleford	600 yd
Airedale Methodist Church	Elizabeth Drive, Castleford	620 yd
Michelles Cafe	3-4 The Square, Castleford	835 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bowling Club	The Green, Castleford	389 yd
Townville Recreation Club	Townville Recreation Sports And Social Club, Poplar Avenue	975 yd
Fryston Welfare Social Club	Pavillion, Fryston Welfare Hall And Institute	1,084 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Zee's Pizza	55 Elizabeth Drive, Castleford	544 yd
Fishy Dish Ltd	30 Leyland Road, Castleford	655 yd
Sizzlers V Pronto	1 The Square, Castleford	835 yd
Fryston Fish Bar	23 The Square, Castleford	835 yd
Orient Delight	5 The Square, Castleford	835 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-Op	15-17 The Square, Castleford		835 yd
Tesco	Fryston Road, Castleford		852 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Airedale Academy CREWE ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	588 yd
Townville Recreation And Sports Club POPLAR AVENUE	grass pitches	914 yd
Fryston Welfare ASKHAM ROAD	grass pitches	1,087 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	72 Mbit/s
Average download speed	135.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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