The Croft is in Castleford and in Wakefield district. WF10 4DG 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 The Croft, Castleford, WF10 4DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF10 4QH, WF10 4DN, WF10 4BS, WF10 4DW, WF10 4GZ, WF10 4DQ, WF10 4QF, WF10 4BP, WF10 4RL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF10 4DG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 51.2% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 47.6% | 48.8% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.7% | 35.8% | 4.1% | 37.9% | -2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 46% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9% | 12.1% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 6% | 3.4% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 42% | 40.6% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 37.8% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 15.4% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 8.8% | 4.9% | -3.9% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 4DG this area, 28.7% 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 15.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.8% | 28.7% | -4.1% | 18.2% | 10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 13.6% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.5% | 15.8% | -4.7% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 6.4% | -0.7% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 17% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.8% | 15.5% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -18.3% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.7% | 97.2% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 98.4% | 94.8% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 95.1% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 52% | 46.2% | 5.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Croft was 68.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.6% lower than the Airedale and Ferry Fryston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Croft has the 29th lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Airedale and Ferry Fryston and the 451st lowest crime rate of 1,125 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 The Croft, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-07-01 | £106,958 |
| 3 The Croft, Castleford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2024-03-28 | £145,784 |
| 35 The Croft, Castleford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2017-10-25 | £164,308 |
| 1 The Croft, Castleford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2017-06-01 | £118,155 |
| 24 The Croft, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £84,500 | 2016-03-30 | £137,552 |
WF10 4DG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harewood Centre Nursery School Harewood Avenue , WF8 2ER | 3out of 4 | 4,307 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 | 3out of 4 | 614 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Glasshoughton Infant School Newfield Avenue , WF10 4BH | - not rated | 614 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Henry Moore Junior School Ashton Road , WF10 5AX | - not rated | 878 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Smawthorne Infant School Ashton Road , WF10 5AX | - not rated | 878 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy Ashton Road , WF10 5AX | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 2,693 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castleford High School Technology and Sports College With Hearing Impairment Resource Ferrybridge Road , WF10 4JQ | - not rated | 1,017 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Academy Ferrybridge Road , WF10 4JQ | - not rated | 1,017 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale Academy Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU | 2out of 4 | 1,937 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale High School Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU | - not rated | 1,937 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,020 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 | 2,954 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Pontefract Park Lane , WF8 4QR | - not rated | 2,954 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Top School Kershaw Avenue , Airedale WF10 3ES | - not rated | 1,596 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Pathways School Poplar Avenue , Townville WF10 3QJ | - not rated | 1,756 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pontefract the Castle School Poplar Avenue , Townville WF10 3QJ | - not rated | 1,836 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School Methley Rd , WF10 1PN | - not rated | 2,745 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inglebrook School Northgate Close , WF8 1JL | - not rated | 3,567 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma's Sandwich Bar | 65 Front Street, Castleford | 274 yd | |
| Rockello | Rock Hill, Castleford | 275 yd | |
| Winding Wheel Harvester | Carr Wood Road, Castleford | 376 yd | |
| Glasshoughton Centre For Healthy Living | Leeds Road, Glasshoughton | 436 yd | |
| Tilly's Kitchen And Coffee Lounge | 15-16 Junction 32 Outlet Shopping Village, Castleford | 590 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malt Shovel Inn | Front Street, Castleford | 152 yd | |
| Royal Oak Inn | Front Street, Castleford | 156 yd | |
| George V Working Mens Club | Halliwell House, Front Street | 274 yd | |
| Glasshoughton Cricket Club | Leeds Road, Glasshoughton | 501 yd | |
| Glasshoughton Working Mens Club | Leeds Road, Glasshoughton | 501 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sid's Pantry | 31 Front Street, Castleford | 121 yd | |
| Pizza Base | 51 Front Street, Castleford | 152 yd | |
| Blue Ocean | 43 Front Street, Castleford | 156 yd | |
| Papa Dino's/Jav's Authentic Indian Cuisine | 45-47 Front Street, Castleford | 156 yd | |
| Phil's Plaice | 165 Leeds Road, Glasshoughton | 285 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Park Road, Castleford | 841 yd | |
| Lidl | Park Road, Castleford | 920 yd | |
| Morrisons | Stuart Road, Pontefract | 958 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Glasshoughton Centre LEEDS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 436 yd |
| Glasshoughton Infant Academy NEWFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 605 yd |
| Snozone Castleford COLORADO WAY | ski slopes | 881 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Castleford) XCSAPE XCSAPE COLORADO WAY | health and fitness suite | 893 yd |
| Castleford Park Junior Academy MEDLEY STREET | grass pitches | 899 yd |
| Castleford Academy FERRYBRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 993 yd |
| Barnes Road (Closed) Barnes Road | grass pitches | 1,087 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 | 73 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.