Aketon Road, Castleford, WF10 5DX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF10 5DX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents 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	49.4%	49.2%	-0.2%	51.0%	-1.8%
Male	50.6%	50.8%	0.2%	49.0%	1.8%

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 5DX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.7% 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	19.3%	27.1%	7.8%	37.9%	-10.8%
Married: Opposite sex	62.2%	53.7%	-8.5%	44.2%	9.5%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.3%	1.4%
Separated	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	8.6%	6.6%	-2.0%	9.1%	-2.5%
Widowed	9%	10.9%	1.9%	6.1%	4.8%

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	30.2%	46.1%	15.9%	48.4%	-2.3%
Good health	36.2%	34%	-2.2%	33.6%	0.4%
Fair health	22.6%	14.5%	-8.1%	12.7%	1.8%
Bad health	9.4%	3.9%	-5.5%	4.0%	-0.1%
Very bad health	1.5%	1.6%	0.1%	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 5DX this area, 29.3% 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 20.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	37.3%	29.3%	-8.0%	18.2%	11.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.7%	6.6%	-4.1%	9.6%	-3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18%	16.2%	-1.8%	13.4%	2.8%
Apprenticeship	6%	9.6%	3.6%	5.3%	4.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.6%	16.2%	4.6%	16.9%	-0.7%
Degree or Similar	9.9%	20.1%	10.2%	33.8%	-13.7%
Other	6.4%	2.2%	-4.2%	2.8%	-0.6%

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)
Indian	0.4%	1.6%	1.2%	3.1%	-1.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	99.2%	97.2%	-2.0%	81.4%	15.8%
Arab	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98% 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	98.9%	98%	-0.9%	83.2%	14.8%
European Union	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	6.1%	-5.7%
Africa	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	5.6%	-4.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.9%	98%	-0.9%	83.2%	14.8%
10+ Years	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	9.8%	-9.4%
5-10 Years	0%	1.6%	1.6%	2.9%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.2%	76.7%	8.5%
Ireland	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
No passport held	13.3%	13.5%	-0.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30.9%	37.2%	-6.3%
Christian	61.3%	46.2%	15.1%
Buddhist	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Hindu	1.6%	1.7%	-0.1%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	5.1%	6.0%	-0.9%

Safety

Is Aketon Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aketon Road was 30.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.6% lower than the Altofts and Whitwood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Aketon Road has the 28th lowest crime rate of 114 local areas in Altofts and Whitwood and the 178th lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£35,600

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in WF10 5DX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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) - 7/10 (above 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 Aketon Road are based on 190 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 Aketon Road, Castleford, WF10 5DX

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF10 5DX

Average Price
£257,486

Semi-Detached
£232,981

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£277,089

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Aketon Road

Average Price
£175,369

Semi-Detached
£214,638

Terraced
£136,608

Detached
£282,071

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£97,568

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Aketon Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
109 Aketon Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2022-02-10	£210,136
107 Aketon Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£150,000	2021-04-23	£184,195
107 Aketon Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£117,000	2020-12-02	£150,387
109 Aketon Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£152,000	2018-07-27	£217,589
121 Aketon Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£195,000	2015-11-03	£306,429

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF10 5DX

Employment

WF10 5DX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 5DX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	93
Full-Time Employee	68
Self-Employed	23
Part-Time Employee	22
Looking after home or family	8
Other	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Manufacturing	16
Construction	11
Administrative and support service activities	9
Human health and social work activities	8
Education	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Other	7
Real estate activities	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Mining and quarrying	3
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Information and communication	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Half Acres Primary Academy Temple Street , WF10 5RE	3out of 4	575 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ackton Pastures Primary Academy College Grove , Whitwood WF10 5NS	3out of 4	578 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Smawthorne Henry Moore Primary School, Castleford Ashton Road , WF10 5AX	2out of 4	1,066 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy Methley Road , WF10 1PN	2out of 4	1,140 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford Pontefract Road , WF10 4JB	3out of 4	1,605 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	1,832 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	2,598 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Airedale Academy Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU	3out of 4	3,841 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Freeston Favell Avenue , WF6 1HZ	2out of 4	4,353 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Brigshaw High School Brigshaw Lane , Allerton Bywater WF10 2HR	3out of 4	4,906 yd	Academy converter	No	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	4,022 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
TLG Wakefield Parish Rooms , Snydale Road WF6 1HY	- not rated	4,223 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
High Well School Rook Hill Road , WF8 2DD	3out of 4	4,266 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
Eurest, Northern Power Grid	98 Aketon Road, Castleford	201 yd
Cutsyke Cafe	Cutsyke Sports And Social Club, Aketon Road	361 yd
Scufflers	34 High Street, Castleford	613 yd
Marmaris Grill	32 High Street, Castleford	614 yd
Red Chilli Restaurant	46 Beancroft Road, Castleford	752 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cutsyke Working Mens Club	Cutsyke Sports And Social Club, Aketon Road	361 yd
Black Bull	36 Lumley Street, Castleford	547 yd
Roundhill Working Mens Club	Roundhill Road, Castleford	668 yd
Castleford Bowling Club	Roundhill Road, Castleford	802 yd
Smawthorne Lane Working Mens Club	Smawthorne Lane, Castleford	998 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Post Office & The Sandwich Maker	157 Aketon Road, Castleford	235 yd
Double Dragon	21 Leeds Road, Cutsyke	314 yd
The Sandwich Shack	26 Leeds Road, Cutsyke	321 yd
The New Cherry Blossom	20 Lumley Street, Castleford	557 yd
Eastern Spice	16, 16-18 Lumley Street	557 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
ASDA	Leeds Road, Glasshoughton	775 yd
Sainsbury's Local	30 Smawthorne Lane, Castleford	785 yd
Morrisons	Albion Street, Castleford	809 yd
Aldi	Aldi Stores Limited, Enterprise Way	997 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Castleford Swimming Pool (Closed) Aketon Road	swimming pool	111 yd
King George V Playing Field (Closed) Love Lane	grass pitches	238 yd
King George V Playing Field, Castleford FALCON DRIVE	grass pitches	241 yd
Savile Park LUMLEY STREET	grass pitches	476 yd
Half Acres Primary Academy TEMPLE STREET	grass pitches	517 yd
Cutsyke Recreation Ground (Green Lane) GREEN LANE	grass pitches	642 yd
Barnes Road (Closed) Barnes Road	grass pitches	747 yd
Better Bodies (Closed) Albion Street	health and fitness suite	1,044 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	75 Mbit/s
Average download speed	116.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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

Overview of WF10 5DX