Richmond Street is in Castleford and in Wakefield district. WF10 4EF 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 Richmond Street, Castleford, WF10 4EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF10 4EG, WF10 4ER, WF10 4DT, WF10 4EP, WF10 4ED, WF10 4AW, WF10 4EY, WF10 4DU, WF10 4EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF10 4EF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.6% | 51.7% | -3.9% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 44.4% | 48.3% | 3.9% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 4EF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.6% 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 | 40.6% | 50.6% | 10.0% | 37.9% | 12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.2% | 27.8% | -9.4% | 44.2% | -16.4% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 11.7% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 8.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 34.9% | 35.4% | 0.5% | 48.4% | -13.0% |
| Good health | 43.6% | 46.4% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 12.8% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 15.3% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 1.9% | -5.2% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 18.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.8% | 25.1% | -9.7% | 18.2% | 6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 8.4% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 21.8% | 6.3% | 13.4% | 8.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 22.3% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.5% | 18.4% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -15.4% |
| Other | 7.2% | 2.2% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.5% | 95.2% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
In this area, 94.3% 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 | 90% | 94.3% | 4.3% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 1.9% | -5.6% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.6% | 95.7% | 6.1% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 0.5% | -3.2% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0.5% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.4% | 76.7% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 20.7% | 13.5% | 7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.2% | 37.2% | 14.0% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Richmond Street was 250.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 117.9% higher than the Airedale and Ferry Fryston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Richmond Street has the 23rd highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Airedale and Ferry Fryston and the 126th highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 108.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Richmond Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-10-18 | £110,646 |
| 19 Richmond Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2024-06-07 | £109,812 |
| 4 Richmond Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £77,400 | 2023-09-28 | £79,889 |
| 1 Richmond Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2023-04-14 | £147,324 |
| 13 Richmond Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2022-01-27 | £118,500 |
WF10 4EF 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 | 78 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Acres Primary Academy Temple Street , WF10 5RE | 3out of 4 | 493 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford Pontefract Road , WF10 4JB | 3out of 4 | 549 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Smawthorne Henry Moore Primary School, Castleford Ashton Road , WF10 5AX | 2out of 4 | 631 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Park Junior Academy Medley Street , WF10 4BB | 3out of 4 | 711 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery Francis Street , WF10 1HF | 3out of 4 | 736 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 | 783 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale Academy Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU | 3out of 4 | 2,944 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 | 3,228 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brigshaw High School Brigshaw Lane , Allerton Bywater WF10 2HR | 3out of 4 | 4,649 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Mill Hill Lane , WF8 4JF | 3out of 4 | 5,174 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 | 3,974 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 | 4,495 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Wakefield Parish Rooms , Snydale Road WF6 1HY | - not rated | 5,280 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoe's Food Factory | 34 Beancroft Road, Castleford | 277 yd | |
| Carvery Cottage | 5 Vickers Street, Castleford | 296 yd | |
| Frankies Off The Hook | 31 Beancroft Road, Castleford | 312 yd | |
| Red Chilli Restaurant | 46 Beancroft Road, Castleford | 322 yd | |
| Busy Bees Cafe | 208 Lower Oxford Street, Castleford | 392 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smawthorne Lane Working Mens Club | Smawthorne Lane, Castleford | 77 yd | |
| Castleford Bowling Club | Roundhill Road, Castleford | 283 yd | |
| The Castlefields | Vickers Street, Castleford | 334 yd | |
| Masonic Lodge | Hope Street East, Castleford | 362 yd | |
| Liquid Spirit | 117 Powell Street, Castleford | 405 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asquiths Fish and Chips | 77 Smawthorne Lane, Castleford | 77 yd | |
| Vickers Street Fisheries | 134 Hugh Street, Castleford | 249 yd | |
| Aroma Chinese Takeaway | 177 Glebe Street, Castleford | 259 yd | |
| Lucky Star Chinese Takeaway | 41 Beancroft Road, Castleford | 277 yd | |
| Jumbo House | 141 Lower Oxford Street, Castleford | 283 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Local | 30 Smawthorne Lane, Castleford | 271 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit Lru 2, Carlton Lanes Shopping Centre Carlton Street | 449 yd | |
| Morrisons | Stuart Road, Pontefract | 475 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Stores Limited, Enterprise Way | 491 yd | |
| Co-Op | 48 Carlton Street, Castleford | 527 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca (Castleford) COMMERCIAL STREET | 451 yd | |
| Better Bodies (Closed) Wesley Street | health and fitness suite | 511 yd |
| Better Bodies (Closed) Albion Street | health and fitness suite | 585 yd |
| Half Acres Primary Academy TEMPLE STREET | grass pitches | 603 yd |
| Castleford Park Junior Academy MEDLEY STREET | grass pitches | 622 yd |
| Barnes Road (Closed) Barnes Road | grass pitches | 658 yd |
| Castleford Academy FERRYBRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 801 yd |
| Glasshoughton Infant Academy NEWFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| King George V Playing Field, Castleford FALCON DRIVE | grass pitches | 839 yd |
| King George V Playing Field (Closed) Love Lane | grass pitches | 855 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 166.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.