Acacia Drive is in Castleford and in Wakefield district. WF10 3PF 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 Acacia Drive, Castleford, WF10 3PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF10 3PG, WF10 3PQ, WF10 3QG, WF10 3PN, WF10 3PH, WF10 3QB, WF10 3TP, WF10 3QQ, WF10 3TR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF10 3PF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.6% | 50.2% | 2.6% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 52.4% | 49.8% | -2.6% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 3PF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.5% 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 | 20.2% | 29% | 8.8% | 37.9% | -8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.9% | 53.5% | -6.4% | 44.2% | 9.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 5.4% | -6.5% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 10.8% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
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 | 35.6% | 45.7% | 10.1% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 39% | 29.3% | -9.7% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 20.5% | 18.5% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 5.4% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.5% | 20.7% | -15.8% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 9.1% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 12% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 10.8% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 5.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 16.6% | 7.9% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.3% | 26.1% | 9.8% | 33.8% | -7.7% |
| Other | 4% | 4.6% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.6% | 97.5% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 97.5% 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 | 99.7% | 97.5% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.7% | 97.5% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.6% | 13.5% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.9% | 37.2% | -6.3% |
| Christian | 61.1% | 46.2% | 14.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Acacia Drive was 31.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.9% lower than the Airedale and Ferry Fryston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Acacia Drive has the 14th lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Airedale and Ferry Fryston and the 184th lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 516.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Acacia Drive, Castleford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-12-19 | £311,829 |
| 41 Acacia Drive, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-02-27 | £133,700 |
| 2 Acacia Drive, Castleford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2023-12-08 | £403,127 |
| 4 Acacia Drive, Castleford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £412,500 | 2023-06-29 | £433,697 |
| 7 Acacia Drive, Castleford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-02-11 | £360,211 |
WF10 3PF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 3PF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 90 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harewood Centre Nursery School Harewood Avenue , WF8 2ER | 3out of 4 | 3,301 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castleford Townville Infants' School Poplar Avenue , Townville WF10 3QJ | 2out of 4 | 605 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale Junior School Fryston Road , Airedale WF10 3EP | 3out of 4 | 701 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale Infant School Poplar Avenue , Townville WF10 3QJ | 3out of 4 | 701 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford Stansfield Drive , Airedale WF10 3DB | 3out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oyster Park Primary Academy Watling Road , Ferry Fryston WF10 3SN | 2out of 4 | 1,341 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 | 549 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Academy Ferrybridge Road , WF10 4JQ | 3out of 4 | 2,424 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Mill Hill Lane , WF8 4JF | 3out of 4 | 3,852 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 | 4,298 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carleton High School Green Lane , Carleton WF8 3NW | 3out of 4 | 4,907 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 | 2,948 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 | 4,053 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 | 743 yd | |
| Michelles Cafe | 3-4 The Square, Castleford | 894 yd | |
| Airedale Methodist Church | Elizabeth Drive, Castleford | 990 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townville Recreation Club | Townville Recreation Sports And Social Club, Poplar Avenue | 381 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Sun Takeaway | The Golden Sun Takeaway, 32A Fryston Road | 879 yd | |
| I Love Paradise Pizza | 154 Redhill Drive, Castleford | 886 yd | |
| Sizzlers V Pronto | 1 The Square, Castleford | 894 yd | |
| Fryston Fish Bar | 23 The Square, Castleford | 894 yd | |
| Orient Delight | 5 The Square, Castleford | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 15-17 The Square, Castleford | 894 yd | |
| Tesco | Fryston Road, Castleford | 985 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Townville Recreation And Sports Club POPLAR AVENUE | grass pitches | 390 yd |
| Airedale Academy CREWE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 596 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 156.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.