Meadow Court is in Castleford and in Wakefield district. WF10 3SL 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 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Meadow Court, Castleford, WF10 3SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF10 3QL, WF10 3LN, WF10 3QH, WF10 3TF, WF10 3QN, WF10 3QU, WF10 3QD, WF10 3QW, WF10 3QQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF10 3SL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 49.5% | 49.4% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 50.5% | 50.6% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 3SL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.6% 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 | 18.5% | 25.7% | 7.2% | 37.9% | -12.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.9% | 61.6% | -6.3% | 44.2% | 17.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 7.8% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 4.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.9% | 45.6% | 0.7% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 39% | 39.8% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 6.2% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 10.4% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 21% | 18.7% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 10.9% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 17.2% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 6.4% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 17.6% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 28.1% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -5.7% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.1% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 100% | 99% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
In this area, 99.7% 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% | 99.7% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 16.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.4% | 99.7% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 16.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -9.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.1% | 76.7% | 19.4% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.3% | 37.2% | -5.9% |
| Christian | 62.3% | 46.2% | 16.1% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadow Court was 12.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.2% lower than the Airedale and Ferry Fryston average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Meadow Court has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Airedale and Ferry Fryston and the 36th lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Meadow Court, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-09-07 | £187,025 |
| 1 Meadow Court, Castleford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2018-12-07 | £218,544 |
| 4 Meadow Court, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2014-07-18 | £203,700 |
| 1 Meadow Court, Castleford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2011-01-14 | £247,101 |
| 5 Meadow Court, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2006-09-15 | £265,173 |
WF10 3SL 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 3SL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 93 |
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harewood Centre Nursery School Harewood Avenue , WF8 2ER | 3out of 4 | 3,277 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 | 794 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale Junior School Fryston Road , Airedale WF10 3EP | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale Infant School Poplar Avenue , Townville WF10 3QJ | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oyster Park Primary Academy Watling Road , Ferry Fryston WF10 3SN | 2out of 4 | 1,196 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford Stansfield Drive , Airedale WF10 3DB | 3out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Community school | 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 | 629 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Academy Ferrybridge Road , WF10 4JQ | 3out of 4 | 2,805 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Mill Hill Lane , WF8 4JF | 3out of 4 | 4,015 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 | 4,719 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De Lacy Academy Middle Lane , WF11 0BZ | 3out of 4 | 4,859 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 | 3,208 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 | 4,346 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airedale Methodist Church | Elizabeth Drive, Castleford | 1,025 yd | |
| Michelles Cafe | 3-4 The Square, Castleford | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townville Recreation Club | Townville Recreation Sports And Social Club, Poplar Avenue | 699 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sizzlers V Pronto | 1 The Square, Castleford | 1,045 yd | |
| Fryston Fish Bar | 23 The Square, Castleford | 1,045 yd | |
| Orient Delight | 5 The Square, Castleford | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 15-17 The Square, Castleford | 1,045 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Airedale Academy CREWE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 633 yd |
| Townville Recreation And Sports Club POPLAR AVENUE | grass pitches | 669 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 115 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.