Ambler Street is in Castleford and in Wakefield district. WF10 4EA 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 Ambler Street, Castleford, WF10 4EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF10 4AZ, WF10 4EX, WF10 4AX, WF10 4EU, WF10 4EB, WF10 4ET, WF10 4AY, WF10 4DZ, WF10 4DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF10 4EA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 52.6% | 48.1% | -4.5% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 47.4% | 51.9% | 4.5% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WF10 4EA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.2% | 51% | 7.8% | 37.9% | 13.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.7% | 29.5% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -14.7% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 2% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 11.5% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 6% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 44.9% | 33.5% | -11.4% | 48.4% | -14.9% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 40.3% | 5.9% | 33.6% | 6.7% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 16.9% | 5.6% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 7.6% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 13%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.2% | 26% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 14% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.1% | 19% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 5.5% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 17.5% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.5% | 13% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -20.8% |
| Other | 5.5% | 5% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 95.5% | 97.9% | 2.4% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
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 | 96.8% | 94.8% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 95.7% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.9% | 37.2% | 14.7% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 46.2% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ambler Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Airedale and Ferry Fryston average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1A Ambler Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £15,250 | 1996-05-21 | £73,365 |
WF10 4EA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harewood Centre Nursery School Harewood Avenue , WF8 2ER | 3out of 4 | 5,271 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford Pontefract Road , WF10 4JB | - not rated | 223 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford Pontefract Road , WF10 4JB | - not rated | 223 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Park Junior School Medley Street , WF10 4BB | - not rated | 245 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Park Junior Academy Medley Street , WF10 4BB | 3out of 4 | 245 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glasshoughton Infant Academy Newfield Avenue , WF10 4BH | 3out of 4 | 500 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 | 1,918 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 | 336 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Academy Ferrybridge Road , WF10 4JQ | - not rated | 336 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale Academy Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU | 2out of 4 | 2,496 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale High School Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU | - not rated | 2,496 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 | 3,435 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 | 3,864 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Pontefract Park Lane , WF8 4QR | - not rated | 3,864 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange School Methley Rd , WF10 1PN | - not rated | 1,976 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Top School Kershaw Avenue , Airedale WF10 3ES | - not rated | 2,040 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Pathways School Poplar Avenue , Townville WF10 3QJ | - not rated | 2,297 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pontefract the Castle School Poplar Avenue , Townville WF10 3QJ | - not rated | 2,396 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inglebrook School Northgate Close , WF8 1JL | - not rated | 4,530 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deli-licious | 44 Pontefract Road, Castleford | 92 yd | |
| Busy Bees Cafe | 208 Lower Oxford Street, Castleford | 152 yd | |
| Castleford Cue Club | 7, 5-7 Ferrybridge Road | 282 yd | |
| Healthy Options Cafe Bar | Kingswood Catering, Castleford Academy College | 285 yd | |
| Carvery Cottage | 5 Vickers Street, Castleford | 299 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Magnet Hotel | Pontefract Road, Castleford | 169 yd | |
| The Castlefields | Vickers Street, Castleford | 331 yd | |
| Smawthorne Lane Working Mens Club | Smawthorne Lane, Castleford | 418 yd | |
| Tap & Tackle | Carlton Street, Castleford | 481 yd | |
| The Doghouse | 16 Carlton Street, Castleford | 483 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade Garden | 53 Pontefract Road, Castleford | 126 yd | |
| Vickers Street Fisheries | 134 Hugh Street, Castleford | 131 yd | |
| Aroma Chinese Takeaway | 177 Glebe Street, Castleford | 186 yd | |
| Jumbo House | 141 Lower Oxford Street, Castleford | 210 yd | |
| Mamma P's Pantry | 41 Ferrybridge Road, Castleford | 282 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Stuart Road, Pontefract | 110 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit Lru 2, Carlton Lanes Shopping Centre Carlton Street | 419 yd | |
| Co-Op | 48 Carlton Street, Castleford | 533 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 30 Smawthorne Lane, Castleford | 633 yd | |
| Foodplus | 7-9 Albion Street, Castleford | 747 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castleford Park Junior Academy MEDLEY STREET | grass pitches | 254 yd |
| Castleford Academy FERRYBRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 437 yd |
| Glasshoughton Infant Academy NEWFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 496 yd |
| Ymca (Castleford) COMMERCIAL STREET | 512 yd | |
| Better Bodies (Closed) Wesley Street | health and fitness suite | 548 yd |
| Queens Park BOSTON STREET | grass pitches | 552 yd |
| Lock Lane Rugby League And Sports Centre LOCK LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 821 yd |
| Better Bodies (Closed) Albion Street | health and fitness suite | 837 yd |
| Glasshoughton Centre LEEDS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 844 yd |
| Castleford Tigers (Wheldon Road) CASTLEFORD RUGBY LEAGUE FOOTBALL CLUB CASTLEFORD RUGBY LEAGUE FOOTBALL CLUB WHELDON ROAD | grass pitches | 854 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.