Lightfoot Close, Castleford, WF10 5AW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF10 5AW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.1%	51%	-2.1%	51.0%	0.0%
Male	46.9%	49%	2.1%	49.0%	0.0%

Partnership Status

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	33.7%	40.5%	6.8%	37.9%	2.6%
Married: Opposite sex	41.1%	34.5%	-6.6%	44.2%	-9.7%
Separated	4.2%	4.5%	0.3%	2.2%	2.3%
Divorced	12.1%	14.5%	2.4%	9.1%	5.4%
Widowed	8.9%	6%	-2.9%	6.1%	-0.1%

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	36.8%	36.6%	-0.2%	48.4%	-11.8%
Good health	35.5%	38.7%	3.2%	33.6%	5.1%
Fair health	18.9%	18.1%	-0.8%	12.7%	5.4%
Bad health	7%	5.9%	-1.1%	4.0%	1.9%
Very bad health	1.8%	0.8%	-1.0%	1.2%	-0.4%

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 5AW this area, 29% 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 11.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	40%	29%	-11.0%	18.2%	10.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	21.1%	13.5%	-7.6%	9.6%	3.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.7%	16%	1.3%	13.4%	2.6%
Apprenticeship	5.8%	7%	1.2%	5.3%	1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.9%	21%	12.1%	16.9%	4.1%
Degree or Similar	7.4%	11.5%	4.1%	33.8%	-22.3%
Other	2.1%	2%	-0.1%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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)
Indian	0%	0.8%	0.8%	3.1%	-2.3%
Black African	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.4%	1.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
White	98.2%	95%	-3.2%	81.4%	13.6%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.1%	1.6%
Roma	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.2% 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	93%	96.2%	3.2%	83.2%	13.0%
European Union	4.8%	2.9%	-1.9%	6.1%	-3.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	5.6%	-5.6%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93%	95.8%	2.8%	83.2%	12.6%
10+ Years	0%	2.5%	2.5%	9.8%	-7.3%
5-10 Years	3.5%	0.4%	-3.1%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%	2.2%	-0.9%
Less than 2 years	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	73%	76.7%	-3.7%
Portugal	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Lithuania	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Poland	1.2%	1.3%	-0.1%
Romania	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	23.2%	13.5%	9.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	46.5%	37.2%	9.3%
Christian	48.5%	46.2%	2.3%
Sikh	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
Not answered	4.1%	6.0%	-1.9%

Safety

Is Lightfoot Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lightfoot Close was 249.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 117.1% higher than the Airedale and Ferry Fryston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Lightfoot Close has the 24th highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Airedale and Ferry Fryston and the 127th highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 161.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.6%.

🔎 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 5AW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above 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 - 6/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 7/10 (above 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) - 5/10 (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 Lightfoot Close are based on 7 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 Lightfoot Close, Castleford, WF10 5AW

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF10 5AW

Average Price
£199,503

Semi-Detached
£199,503

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lightfoot Close

Average Price
£206,413

Semi-Detached
£206,413

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lightfoot CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
16 Lightfoot Close, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£237,000	2025-03-27	£237,000
10 Lightfoot Close, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2023-11-07	£197,069
14 Lightfoot Close, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£119,950	2018-01-05	£174,336
14 Lightfoot Close, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£130,000	2017-12-22	£189,470
16 Lightfoot Close, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£142,500	2017-04-13	£218,667

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF10 5AW

Employment

WF10 5AW 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	79
Retired	40
Part-Time Employee	31
Long-Term Sick or disabled	15
Looking after home or family	9
Self-Employed	8
Other	7
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Student (economically inactive)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	35
Manufacturing	17
Human health and social work activities	11
Construction	10
Administrative and support service activities	8
Education	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Transport and storage	5
Other	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Mining and quarrying	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
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	4,947 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	148 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Half Acres Primary Academy Temple Street , WF10 5RE	3out of 4	768 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Glasshoughton Infant Academy Newfield Avenue , WF10 4BH	4out of 4	1,064 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Castleford Park Junior Academy Medley Street , WF10 4BB	3out of 4	1,072 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford Pontefract Road , WF10 4JB	3out of 4	1,102 yd	Academy converter	Yes	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	1,200 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	2,544 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Airedale Academy Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU	3out of 4	2,882 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The King's School Mill Hill Lane , WF8 4JF	3out of 4	4,486 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Featherstone Academy Pontefract Road , WF7 5AJ	3out of 4	4,985 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	3,289 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	3,761 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
TLG Wakefield Parish Rooms , Snydale Road WF6 1HY	- not rated	5,019 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Battye's Fish and Chip Restaurant	131B Leeds Road, Glasshoughton	104 yd
China City Restaurant	Leeds Road, Glasshoughton	179 yd
Eurest @ ASDA	Asda, Leeds Road	282 yd
Glasshoughton Centre For Healthy Living	Leeds Road, Glasshoughton	411 yd
Costa Coffee	Thunderhead Ridge, Castleford	421 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Glasshoughton Cricket Club	Leeds Road, Glasshoughton	373 yd
Glasshoughton Working Mens Club	Leeds Road, Glasshoughton	373 yd
Castleford Bowling Club	Roundhill Road, Castleford	564 yd
Roundhill Working Mens Club	Roundhill Road, Castleford	568 yd
Smawthorne Lane Working Mens Club	Smawthorne Lane, Castleford	671 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kebab House	130 Leeds Road, Glasshoughton	231 yd
Panku @	Asda, Leeds Road	282 yd
Mex Chicken Peri Peri	8 Willow Road, Castleford	283 yd
Wonderful Chinese	150 Leeds Road, Glasshoughton	283 yd
Nanking	136 Leeds Road, Glasshoughton	283 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
ASDA	Leeds Road, Glasshoughton	295 yd
Sainsbury's Local	30 Smawthorne Lane, Castleford	660 yd
Morrisons	Stuart Road, Pontefract	970 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Barnes Road (Closed) Barnes Road	grass pitches	261 yd
Glasshoughton Centre LEEDS ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	411 yd
King George V Playing Field (Closed) Love Lane	grass pitches	772 yd
King George V Playing Field, Castleford FALCON DRIVE	grass pitches	778 yd
Half Acres Primary Academy TEMPLE STREET	grass pitches	894 yd
Xercise4Less (Castleford) XCSAPE XCSAPE COLORADO WAY	health and fitness suite	916 yd
Snozone Castleford COLORADO WAY	ski slopes	979 yd
Glasshoughton Infant Academy NEWFIELD AVENUE	grass pitches	988 yd
Cutsyke Recreation Ground (Green Lane) GREEN LANE	grass pitches	1,007 yd
Castleford Park Junior Academy MEDLEY STREET	grass pitches	1,043 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

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	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	48.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	100 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	100 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	8.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	10 Mbit/s

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