Parklands is in Castleford and in Wakefield district. WF10 4HJ 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 Parklands, Castleford, WF10 4HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF10 4HA, WF10 4HX, WF10 4HN, WF10 4EU, WF10 4ET, WF10 4HB, WF10 4ES, WF10 4HH, WF10 4EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF10 4HJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.5% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.5% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 22.2% | 39.7% | 17.5% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32% | 18.4% | -13.6% | 44.2% | -25.8% |
| Separated | 7.2% | 5.2% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 21.1% | 28.7% | 7.6% | 9.1% | 19.6% |
| Widowed | 17.5% | 8% | -9.5% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (51.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 19% | 23.7% | 4.7% | 48.4% | -24.7% |
| Good health | 24.4% | 28% | 3.6% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 34.6% | 26.3% | -8.3% | 12.7% | 13.6% |
| Bad health | 15.1% | 16.7% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 12.7% |
| Very bad health | 6.8% | 5.4% | -1.4% | 1.2% | 4.2% |
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.
In the area around WF10 4HJ this area, 46% 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 13.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 66% | 46% | -20.0% | 18.2% | 27.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 10.3% | 1.5% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 12.1% | 2.8% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 6.3% | 0.1% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.1% | 7.5% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -9.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 3.1% | 13.2% | 10.1% | 33.8% | -20.6% |
| Other | 2.6% | 4.6% | 2.0% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98% | 98.9% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 97.1% | 94.1% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 5.4% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 94.1% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.3% | 76.7% | -12.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 30.8% | 13.5% | 17.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.9% | 37.2% | -2.3% |
| Christian | 58.1% | 46.2% | 11.9% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parklands was 69.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.3% lower than the Airedale and Ferry Fryston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Parklands has the 30th lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Airedale and Ferry Fryston and the 463rd lowest crime rate of 1,125 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Parklands, Castleford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2013-07-12 | £151,447 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harewood Centre Nursery School Harewood Avenue , WF8 2ER | 3out of 4 | 5,190 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castleford Park Junior School Medley Street , WF10 4BB | - not rated | 414 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Park Junior Academy Medley Street , WF10 4BB | 3out of 4 | 414 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford Pontefract Road , WF10 4JB | - not rated | 418 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford Pontefract Road , WF10 4JB | - not rated | 418 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Henry Moore Junior School Ashton Road , WF10 5AX | - not rated | 542 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,865 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 | 528 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Academy Ferrybridge Road , WF10 4JQ | - not rated | 528 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale Academy Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU | 2out of 4 | 2,569 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale High School Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU | - not rated | 2,569 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 | 3,230 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 | 3,725 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Pontefract Park Lane , WF8 4QR | - not rated | 3,725 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 | 1,921 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Top School Kershaw Avenue , Airedale WF10 3ES | - not rated | 2,130 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Pathways School Poplar Avenue , Townville WF10 3QJ | - not rated | 2,372 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pontefract the Castle School Poplar Avenue , Townville WF10 3QJ | - not rated | 2,468 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inglebrook School Northgate Close , WF8 1JL | - not rated | 4,435 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 | 296 yd | |
| Busy Bees Cafe | 208 Lower Oxford Street, Castleford | 331 yd | |
| Carvery Cottage | 5 Vickers Street, Castleford | 384 yd | |
| Castleford Cue Club | 7, 5-7 Ferrybridge Road | 489 yd | |
| Healthy Options Cafe Bar | Kingswood Catering, Castleford Academy College | 491 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Magnet Hotel | Pontefract Road, Castleford | 225 yd | |
| Smawthorne Lane Working Mens Club | Smawthorne Lane, Castleford | 283 yd | |
| The Castlefields | Vickers Street, Castleford | 427 yd | |
| Castleford Bowling Club | Roundhill Road, Castleford | 452 yd | |
| Masonic Lodge | Hope Street East, Castleford | 579 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vickers Street Fisheries | 134 Hugh Street, Castleford | 195 yd | |
| Aroma Chinese Takeaway | 177 Glebe Street, Castleford | 271 yd | |
| Asquiths Fish and Chips | 77 Smawthorne Lane, Castleford | 283 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 53 Pontefract Road, Castleford | 306 yd | |
| Jumbo House | 141 Lower Oxford Street, Castleford | 309 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Stuart Road, Pontefract | 304 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 30 Smawthorne Lane, Castleford | 489 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit Lru 2, Carlton Lanes Shopping Centre Carlton Street | 539 yd | |
| Co-Op | 48 Carlton Street, Castleford | 647 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Stores Limited, Enterprise Way | 745 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castleford Park Junior Academy MEDLEY STREET | grass pitches | 420 yd |
| Glasshoughton Infant Academy NEWFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 556 yd |
| Ymca (Castleford) COMMERCIAL STREET | 599 yd | |
| Castleford Academy FERRYBRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 616 yd |
| Better Bodies (Closed) Wesley Street | health and fitness suite | 648 yd |
| Glasshoughton Centre LEEDS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 690 yd |
| Barnes Road (Closed) Barnes Road | grass pitches | 702 yd |
| Queens Park BOSTON STREET | grass pitches | 752 yd |
| Better Bodies (Closed) Albion Street | health and fitness suite | 835 yd |
| Half Acres Primary Academy TEMPLE STREET | grass pitches | 846 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 | 98.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.