Cambridge Street is in Castleford and in Wakefield district. WF10 5BH 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 Cambridge Street, Castleford, WF10 5BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF10 4AF, WF10 5BJ, WF10 1DQ, WF10 1EL, WF10 1DL, WF10 5BL, WF10 4AG, WF10 4AW, WF10 4AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF10 5BH is primarily male, with 56.2% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 43.8% | -5.7% | 51.0% | -7.2% |
| Male | 50.5% | 56.2% | 5.7% | 49.0% | 7.2% |
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 | 31.4% | 37.7% | 6.3% | 37.9% | -0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.7% | 37.4% | -8.3% | 44.2% | -6.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 11.9% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 8.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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 | 39.9% | 44.8% | 4.9% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 35.8% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 13.5% | -4.4% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 4.8% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 5BH this area, 28.6% 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 17.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.6% | 28.6% | -4.0% | 18.2% | 10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.4% | 8.9% | -10.5% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 13.8% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 7.9% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 18.4% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14% | 17.4% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -16.4% |
| Other | 3.5% | 4.9% | 1.4% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 95.5% | 89.3% | -6.2% | 81.4% | 7.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 86.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.5% | 86.8% | -8.7% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| European Union | 1% | 7% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 86.8% | -8.7% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 5.1% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cambridge Street was 493.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 330.4% higher than the Airedale and Ferry Fryston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cambridge Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Airedale and Ferry Fryston and the 30th highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 168.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.8%.

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 2 Castlefield Court Cambridge Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2023-03-03 | £92,482 |
| 60 Cambridge Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-12-09 | £205,195 |
| 56 Cambridge Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2022-07-11 | £155,478 |
| 64 Cambridge Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-02-18 | £195,353 |
| Flat 7 Castlefield Court Cambridge Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-01-28 | £363,157 |
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 550 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Half Acres Primary Academy Temple Street , WF10 5RE | 3out of 4 | 564 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery Francis Street , WF10 1HF | 3out of 4 | 631 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Park Junior Academy Medley Street , WF10 4BB | 3out of 4 | 789 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smawthorne Henry Moore Primary School, Castleford Ashton Road , WF10 5AX | 2out of 4 | 884 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 | 821 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale Academy Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU | 3out of 4 | 3,062 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 | 3,443 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brigshaw High School Brigshaw Lane , Allerton Bywater WF10 2HR | 3out of 4 | 4,396 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Mill Hill Lane , WF8 4JF | 3out of 4 | 5,426 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 | 4,226 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 | 4,747 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Wakefield Parish Rooms , Snydale Road WF6 1HY | - not rated | 5,333 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carvery Cottage | 5 Vickers Street, Castleford | 193 yd | |
| Tartan Coffee Lounge | 2 Commercial Street, Castleford | 204 yd | |
| Plan Bee | 101 Carlton Street, Castleford | 215 yd | |
| Mango Bean | Unit 32, Carlton Lanes Shopping Centre Carlton Street | 269 yd | |
| Tiger Way Cafe | Unit 20, Carlton Lanes Shopping Centre Carlton Street | 269 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masonic Lodge | Hope Street East, Castleford | 115 yd | |
| Liquid Spirit | 117 Powell Street, Castleford | 153 yd | |
| Castleford Sports & Social Club | 1 Powell Street, Castleford | 153 yd | |
| The Castlefields | Vickers Street, Castleford | 198 yd | |
| Station Hotel | 12 Welbeck Street, Castleford | 214 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| John B's Juice Bar | 25 Beancroft Road, Castleford | 236 yd | |
| Twice As Nice | 76 Carlton Street, Castleford | 248 yd | |
| Greggs | 64 Carlton Street, Castleford | 248 yd | |
| Beancroft's B.E.S.T Ltd | 1 Middle Oxford Street, Castleford | 248 yd | |
| Jumbo House | 141 Lower Oxford Street, Castleford | 260 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Unit Lru 2, Carlton Lanes Shopping Centre Carlton Street | 269 yd | |
| Foodplus | 7-9 Albion Street, Castleford | 303 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Stores Limited, Enterprise Way | 306 yd | |
| Co-Op | 48 Carlton Street, Castleford | 307 yd | |
| Poundland | 15-27 Albion Street, Castleford | 309 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca (Castleford) COMMERCIAL STREET | 218 yd | |
| Better Bodies (Closed) Wesley Street | health and fitness suite | 279 yd |
| Better Bodies (Closed) Albion Street | health and fitness suite | 383 yd |
| Half Acres Primary Academy TEMPLE STREET | grass pitches | 627 yd |
| Castleford Park Junior Academy MEDLEY STREET | grass pitches | 687 yd |
| Spring Life (Closed) Savile Road | health and fitness suite | 700 yd |
| Lock Lane Rugby League And Sports Centre LOCK LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 724 yd |
| Castleford Lock Lane Arlfc WILLIAM STREET | grass pitches | 799 yd |
| Castleford Academy FERRYBRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 828 yd |
| Queens Park BOSTON STREET | grass pitches | 865 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 | 94.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.3% |
| 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 | 2.9% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 213.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.