Carlton Avenue is in Castleford and in Wakefield district. WF10 4BZ is located in the Castleford Central and Glasshoughton 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 Carlton Avenue, Castleford, WF10 4BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF10 4DA, WF10 4DD, WF10 4BT, WF10 4BY, WF10 4BX, WF10 4DR, WF10 4BN, WF10 4DF, WF10 4BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF10 4BZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 52% | 52% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 48% | 48% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 4BZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.2% 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 | 29.8% | 30.4% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.9% | 54.2% | -4.7% | 44.2% | 10.0% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 7.5% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 6.3% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 48% | 50.2% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 34.7% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 11.1% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 22.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23% | 20.4% | -2.6% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 9.4% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22% | 16.1% | -5.9% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 8.2% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 21.2% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 22.7% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -11.1% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.8% | 97.6% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
In this area, 97.3% 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 | 98.5% | 97.3% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 97% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 15.9% | 13.5% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.8% | 37.2% | 0.6% |
| Christian | 56.4% | 46.2% | 10.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carlton Avenue was 27.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.4% lower than the Airedale and Ferry Fryston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carlton Avenue has the 12th lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Airedale and Ferry Fryston and the 144th lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Carlton Avenue, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-10-20 | £184,909 |
| 8 Carlton Avenue, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2022-11-07 | £207,518 |
| 2 Carlton Avenue, Castleford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2021-03-05 | £236,440 |
| 13 Carlton Avenue, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2021-01-08 | £245,061 |
| 3 Carlton Avenue, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2017-09-29 | £204,959 |
WF10 4BZ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harewood Centre Nursery School Harewood Avenue , WF8 2ER | 3out of 4 | 4,715 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glasshoughton Infant Academy Newfield Avenue , WF10 4BH | 4out of 4 | 212 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Park Junior Academy Medley Street , WF10 4BB | 3out of 4 | 480 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford Pontefract Road , WF10 4JB | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Smawthorne Henry Moore Primary School, Castleford Ashton Road , WF10 5AX | 2out of 4 | 785 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery Francis Street , WF10 1HF | 3out of 4 | 998 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castleford Academy Ferrybridge Road , WF10 4JQ | 3out of 4 | 590 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale Academy Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU | 3out of 4 | 2,048 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 | 3,273 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 |
| Brigshaw High School Brigshaw Lane , Allerton Bywater WF10 2HR | 3out of 4 | 5,320 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 | 3,380 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 | 4,096 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockello | Rock Hill, Castleford | 555 yd | |
| Glasshoughton Centre For Healthy Living | Leeds Road, Glasshoughton | 572 yd | |
| Emma's Sandwich Bar | 65 Front Street, Castleford | 620 yd | |
| Deli-licious | 44 Pontefract Road, Castleford | 666 yd | |
| Winding Wheel Harvester | Carr Wood Road, Castleford | 716 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak Inn | Front Street, Castleford | 500 yd | |
| The Magnet Hotel | Pontefract Road, Castleford | 503 yd | |
| Malt Shovel Inn | Front Street, Castleford | 519 yd | |
| George V Working Mens Club | Halliwell House, Front Street | 620 yd | |
| Glasshoughton Cricket Club | Leeds Road, Glasshoughton | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sid's Pantry | 31 Front Street, Castleford | 430 yd | |
| Blue Ocean | 43 Front Street, Castleford | 500 yd | |
| Papa Dino's/Jav's Authentic Indian Cuisine | 45-47 Front Street, Castleford | 500 yd | |
| Phil's Plaice | 165 Leeds Road, Glasshoughton | 509 yd | |
| Pizza Base | 51 Front Street, Castleford | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Stuart Road, Pontefract | 636 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit Lru 2, Carlton Lanes Shopping Centre Carlton Street | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Glasshoughton Infant Academy NEWFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 239 yd |
| Castleford Park Junior Academy MEDLEY STREET | grass pitches | 551 yd |
| Glasshoughton Centre LEEDS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 575 yd |
| Castleford Academy FERRYBRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 626 yd |
| Queens Park BOSTON STREET | grass pitches | 817 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 | 58.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 167.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.