Ambler Street is in Castleford and in Wakefield district. WF10 4EB 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 4EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF10 4ET, WF10 4DX, WF10 4EU, WF10 4EA, WF10 4DY, WF10 4AX, WF10 4EX, WF10 4AZ, WF10 4AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF10 4EB 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 4EB, 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 13.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.4% lower than the Airedale and Ferry Fryston average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Ambler Street has the 4th lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Airedale and Ferry Fryston and the 40th lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 40.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Ambler Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2025-05-09 | £125,000 |
| 32 Ambler Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2025-01-30 | £120,352 |
| 25 Ambler Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-08-09 | £109,255 |
| 35 Ambler Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2024-05-03 | £79,564 |
| 21 Ambler Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £126,500 | 2024-05-03 | £132,432 |
WF10 4EB 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 | 5,394 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 | 3out of 4 | 296 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Park Junior Academy Medley Street , WF10 4BB | 3out of 4 | 434 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery Francis Street , WF10 1HF | 3out of 4 | 545 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glasshoughton Infant Academy Newfield Avenue , WF10 4BH | 4out of 4 | 685 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Smawthorne Henry Moore Primary School, Castleford Ashton Road , WF10 5AX | 2out of 4 | 693 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 | 507 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale Academy Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU | 3out of 4 | 2,687 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 | 3,371 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brigshaw High School Brigshaw Lane , Allerton Bywater WF10 2HR | 3out of 4 | 4,695 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Mill Hill Lane , WF8 4JF | 3out of 4 | 5,130 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 | 3,932 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 | 4,521 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deli-licious | 44 Pontefract Road, Castleford | 179 yd | |
| Busy Bees Cafe | 208 Lower Oxford Street, Castleford | 181 yd | |
| Carvery Cottage | 5 Vickers Street, Castleford | 261 yd | |
| Castleford Cue Club | 7, 5-7 Ferrybridge Road | 352 yd | |
| Healthy Options Cafe Bar | Kingswood Catering, Castleford Academy College | 353 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Magnet Hotel | Pontefract Road, Castleford | 220 yd | |
| The Castlefields | Vickers Street, Castleford | 300 yd | |
| Smawthorne Lane Working Mens Club | Smawthorne Lane, Castleford | 328 yd | |
| Tap & Tackle | Carlton Street, Castleford | 463 yd | |
| The Doghouse | 16 Carlton Street, Castleford | 492 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vickers Street Fisheries | 134 Hugh Street, Castleford | 64 yd | |
| Aroma Chinese Takeaway | 177 Glebe Street, Castleford | 141 yd | |
| Jumbo House | 141 Lower Oxford Street, Castleford | 176 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 53 Pontefract Road, Castleford | 216 yd | |
| Asquiths Fish and Chips | 77 Smawthorne Lane, Castleford | 328 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Stuart Road, Pontefract | 199 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit Lru 2, Carlton Lanes Shopping Centre Carlton Street | 404 yd | |
| Co-Op | 48 Carlton Street, Castleford | 516 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 30 Smawthorne Lane, Castleford | 543 yd | |
| Foodplus | 7-9 Albion Street, Castleford | 689 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castleford Park Junior Academy MEDLEY STREET | grass pitches | 344 yd |
| Ymca (Castleford) COMMERCIAL STREET | 481 yd | |
| Better Bodies (Closed) Wesley Street | health and fitness suite | 524 yd |
| Castleford Academy FERRYBRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 527 yd |
| Glasshoughton Infant Academy NEWFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 564 yd |
| Queens Park BOSTON STREET | grass pitches | 636 yd |
| Better Bodies (Closed) Albion Street | health and fitness suite | 773 yd |
| Glasshoughton Centre LEEDS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 828 yd |
| Barnes Road (Closed) Barnes Road | grass pitches | 832 yd |
| Lock Lane Rugby League And Sports Centre LOCK LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 843 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 229.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.