Carr Wood Road, Castleford, WF10 4SB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF10 4SB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.6%	51.6%	1.0%	51.0%	0.6%
Male	49.4%	48.4%	-1.0%	49.0%	-0.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of WF10 4SB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	19.5%	21.8%	2.3%	37.9%	-16.1%
Married: Opposite sex	64.7%	58.7%	-6.0%	44.2%	14.5%
Separated	0.9%	2.2%	1.3%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	5.4%	6.2%	0.8%	9.1%	-2.9%
Widowed	9.5%	11.1%	1.6%	6.1%	5.0%

Health

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	37.3%	33.3%	-4.0%	48.4%	-15.1%
Good health	36.9%	37.8%	0.9%	33.6%	4.2%
Fair health	18.9%	19.7%	0.8%	12.7%	7.0%
Bad health	4.8%	8%	3.2%	4.0%	4.0%
Very bad health	2%	1.2%	-0.8%	1.2%	0.0%

Education and Qualifications

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 4SB this area, 35.1% 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 13.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	36.7%	35.1%	-1.6%	18.2%	16.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.1%	10.2%	-7.9%	9.6%	0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.9%	14.7%	-0.2%	13.4%	1.3%
Apprenticeship	9%	8.4%	-0.6%	5.3%	3.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.6%	15.1%	6.5%	16.9%	-1.8%
Degree or Similar	7.7%	13.8%	6.1%	33.8%	-20.0%
Other	5%	2.7%	-2.3%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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)
Black African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
White	99.6%	97.2%	-2.4%	81.4%	15.8%
Other	0%	2.4%	2.4%	1.6%	0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 99.6% 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	99.6%	99.6%	0.0%	83.2%	16.4%
European Union	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	6.1%	-6.1%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.4%	0.4%	5.6%	-5.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.2%	99.6%	0.4%	83.2%	16.4%
10+ Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	9.8%	-9.4%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.9%	76.7%	5.2%
No passport held	18.1%	13.5%	4.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30.2%	37.2%	-7.0%
Christian	61.3%	46.2%	15.1%
Sikh	2.4%	0.9%	1.5%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	5.6%	6.0%	-0.4%

Safety

Is Carr Wood Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carr Wood Road was 254.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 121.7% higher than the Airedale and Ferry Fryston average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.

Carr Wood Road has the 20th highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Airedale and Ferry Fryston and the 119th highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 100.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£43,200

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in WF10 4SB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Carr Wood Road are based on 10 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wakefield.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Carr Wood Road, Castleford, WF10 4SB

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF10 4SB

Average Price
£476,499

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£232,404

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£517,181

Estimated Average Property Prices for Carr Wood Road

Average Price
£500,040

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£233,775

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£529,625

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Carr Wood Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Speedy Hire Carr Wood Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building	£318,000	2022-10-28	£321,839
B T R Ltd Carr Wood Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building	£250,000	2022-01-27	£271,013
Unit 1 Eshton Park Carr Wood Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building	£1,101,513	2021-11-05	£1,191,529
Unit 2 Eshton Park Carr Wood Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building	£312,000	2020-09-28	£397,306
Unit 1 Eshton Park Carr Wood Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building	£360,000	2019-01-18	£455,547

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF10 4SB

Employment

WF10 4SB 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in WF10 4SB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	79
Full-Time Employee	63
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	21
Looking after home or family	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Unemployed	6
Other	5
Student (economically inactive)	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	38
Human health and social work activities	17
Manufacturing	17
Construction	12
Transport and storage	10
Financial and insurance activities	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Education	7
Administrative and support service activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Other	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Mining and quarrying	1
Real estate activities	1
Information and communication	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harewood Centre Nursery School Harewood Avenue , WF8 2ER	3out of 4	3,904 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Smawthorne Henry Moore Primary School, Castleford Ashton Road , WF10 5AX	2out of 4	1,093 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Glasshoughton Infant Academy Newfield Avenue , WF10 4BH	4out of 4	1,114 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Castleford Park Junior Academy Medley Street , WF10 4BB	3out of 4	1,395 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford Pontefract Road , WF10 4JB	3out of 4	1,621 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Airedale Junior School Fryston Road , Airedale WF10 3EP	3out of 4	1,737 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Castleford Academy Ferrybridge Road , WF10 4JQ	3out of 4	1,510 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Airedale Academy Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU	3out of 4	2,057 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	2,666 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The King's School Mill Hill Lane , WF8 4JF	3out of 4	3,649 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Featherstone Academy Pontefract Road , WF7 5AJ	3out of 4	4,548 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
New College Pontefract Park Lane , WF8 4QR	- not rated	2,461 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
High Well School Rook Hill Road , WF8 2DD	3out of 4	3,201 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Costa Coffee	33 Junction 32 Outlet Shopping Village, Castleford	291 yd
Bakers and Baristas	84 Junction 32 Outlet Shopping Village, Castleford	294 yd
Starbucks	29 Junction 32 Outlet Shopping Village, Castleford	294 yd
Emma's Sandwich Bar	65 Front Street, Castleford	316 yd
Winding Wheel Harvester	Carr Wood Road, Castleford	368 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Singing Chocker	Park Road, Castleford	289 yd
George V Working Mens Club	Halliwell House, Front Street	316 yd
Malt Shovel Inn	Front Street, Castleford	403 yd
Royal Oak Inn	Front Street, Castleford	466 yd
The Winter Seam	Unit 16, Xscape	571 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Subway	13 Junction 32 Outlet Shopping Village, Castleford	294 yd
Mr Bites	Unit 13, Sterling Industrial Park Carr Wood Road	368 yd
Pizza Base	51 Front Street, Castleford	403 yd
Blue Ocean	43 Front Street, Castleford	466 yd
Papa Dino's/Jav's Authentic Indian Cuisine	45-47 Front Street, Castleford	466 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Aldi	Park Road, Castleford		289 yd
Lidl	Park Road, Castleford		371 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Snozone Castleford COLORADO WAY	ski slopes	513 yd
Xercise4Less (Castleford) XCSAPE XCSAPE COLORADO WAY	health and fitness suite	573 yd
Glasshoughton Centre LEEDS ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	757 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	75.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	39.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	39.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	39.3%

Speed Aviability

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	21.4%

Download Speed

Median download speed	36.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	39.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	65.25 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	65.25 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	8.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	8.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	12.34 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.