Parklands is in Castleford and in Wakefield district. WF10 4HX 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 4HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF10 4EU, WF10 4HJ, WF10 4BQ, WF10 4HL, WF10 4ET, WF10 4HA, WF10 4HN, WF10 4EB, WF10 4BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF10 4HX 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 4HX 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 81.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.1% lower than the Airedale and Ferry Fryston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Parklands has the 38th lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Airedale and Ferry Fryston and the 541st lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 9 Poplar House Parklands, Castleford, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £24,995 | 2001-01-19 | £80,852 |
| 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 | 5,256 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 | 374 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Park Junior Academy Medley Street , WF10 4BB | 3out of 4 | 413 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smawthorne Henry Moore Primary School, Castleford Ashton Road , WF10 5AX | 2out of 4 | 583 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glasshoughton Infant Academy Newfield Avenue , WF10 4BH | 4out of 4 | 600 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery Francis Street , WF10 1HF | 3out of 4 | 654 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 | 516 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale Academy Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU | 3out of 4 | 2,608 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 | 3,271 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brigshaw High School Brigshaw Lane , Allerton Bywater WF10 2HR | 3out of 4 | 4,838 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Mill Hill Lane , WF8 4JF | 3out of 4 | 4,988 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 | 3,790 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 | 4,386 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 | 242 yd | |
| Busy Bees Cafe | 208 Lower Oxford Street, Castleford | 307 yd | |
| Carvery Cottage | 5 Vickers Street, Castleford | 402 yd | |
| Castleford Cue Club | 7, 5-7 Ferrybridge Road | 441 yd | |
| Healthy Options Cafe Bar | Kingswood Catering, Castleford Academy College | 444 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Magnet Hotel | Pontefract Road, Castleford | 146 yd | |
| Smawthorne Lane Working Mens Club | Smawthorne Lane, Castleford | 359 yd | |
| The Castlefields | Vickers Street, Castleford | 442 yd | |
| Castleford Bowling Club | Roundhill Road, Castleford | 531 yd | |
| Tap & Tackle | Carlton Street, Castleford | 606 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vickers Street Fisheries | 134 Hugh Street, Castleford | 203 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 53 Pontefract Road, Castleford | 240 yd | |
| Aroma Chinese Takeaway | 177 Glebe Street, Castleford | 282 yd | |
| Jumbo House | 141 Lower Oxford Street, Castleford | 318 yd | |
| Asquiths Fish and Chips | 77 Smawthorne Lane, Castleford | 359 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Stuart Road, Pontefract | 244 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit Lru 2, Carlton Lanes Shopping Centre Carlton Street | 547 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 30 Smawthorne Lane, Castleford | 567 yd | |
| Co-Op | 48 Carlton Street, Castleford | 658 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Stores Limited, Enterprise Way | 801 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castleford Park Junior Academy MEDLEY STREET | grass pitches | 347 yd |
| Glasshoughton Infant Academy NEWFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches | 481 yd |
| Castleford Academy FERRYBRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 544 yd |
| Ymca (Castleford) COMMERCIAL STREET | 621 yd | |
| Better Bodies (Closed) Wesley Street | health and fitness suite | 666 yd |
| Queens Park BOSTON STREET | grass pitches | 688 yd |
| Glasshoughton Centre LEEDS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 689 yd |
| Barnes Road (Closed) Barnes Road | grass pitches | 766 yd |
| Better Bodies (Closed) Albion Street | health and fitness suite | 888 yd |
| Half Acres Primary Academy TEMPLE STREET | grass pitches | 923 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.