Hemsby Road is in Castleford and in Wakefield district. WF10 5EB is located in the Altofts and Whitwood 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 Hemsby Road, Castleford, WF10 5EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF10 5HF, WF10 5EA, WF10 5DZ, WF10 5HD, WF10 5HQ, WF10 5HB, WF10 5HE, WF10 5ED, WF10 5DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF10 5EB 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% |
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 5EB 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% |
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% |
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 5EB 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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hemsby 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.
Hemsby 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%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 Hemsby Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-05-09 | £213,265 |
| 96 Hemsby Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2022-10-14 | £165,940 |
| 94 Hemsby Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2022-07-15 | £164,461 |
| 109 Hemsby Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2020-08-13 | £181,330 |
| 101 Hemsby Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2019-11-21 | £167,310 |
WF10 5EB 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 5EB 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%.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Acres Primary Academy Temple Street , WF10 5RE | 3out of 4 | 623 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ackton Pastures Primary Academy College Grove , Whitwood WF10 5NS | 3out of 4 | 675 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Smawthorne Henry Moore Primary School, Castleford Ashton Road , WF10 5AX | 2out of 4 | 954 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy Methley Road , WF10 1PN | 2out of 4 | 1,342 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford Pontefract Road , WF10 4JB | 3out of 4 | 1,608 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,814 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 | 2,427 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale Academy Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU | 3out of 4 | 3,741 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Freeston Favell Avenue , WF6 1HZ | 2out of 4 | 4,354 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Mill Hill Lane , WF8 4JF | 3out of 4 | 4,985 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 | 3,821 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 | 4,066 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Wakefield Parish Rooms , Snydale Road WF6 1HY | - not rated | 4,243 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutsyke Cafe | Cutsyke Sports And Social Club, Aketon Road | 285 yd | |
| Eurest, Northern Power Grid | 98 Aketon Road, Castleford | 388 yd | |
| Eurest @ ASDA | Asda, Leeds Road | 626 yd | |
| Scufflers | 34 High Street, Castleford | 784 yd | |
| Marmaris Grill | 32 High Street, Castleford | 784 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutsyke Working Mens Club | Cutsyke Sports And Social Club, Aketon Road | 285 yd | |
| Roundhill Working Mens Club | Roundhill Road, Castleford | 652 yd | |
| Black Bull | 36 Lumley Street, Castleford | 741 yd | |
| Castleford Bowling Club | Roundhill Road, Castleford | 787 yd | |
| Smawthorne Lane Working Mens Club | Smawthorne Lane, Castleford | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Dragon | 21 Leeds Road, Cutsyke | 150 yd | |
| Post Office & The Sandwich Maker | 157 Aketon Road, Castleford | 163 yd | |
| The Sandwich Shack | 26 Leeds Road, Cutsyke | 184 yd | |
| Panku @ | Asda, Leeds Road | 626 yd | |
| The New Cherry Blossom | 20 Lumley Street, Castleford | 742 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA | Leeds Road, Glasshoughton | 613 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 30 Smawthorne Lane, Castleford | 796 yd | |
| Morrisons | Albion Street, Castleford | 959 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Playing Field (Closed) Love Lane | grass pitches | 216 yd |
| King George V Playing Field, Castleford FALCON DRIVE | grass pitches | 236 yd |
| Castleford Swimming Pool (Closed) Aketon Road | swimming pool | 312 yd |
| Cutsyke Recreation Ground (Green Lane) GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 471 yd |
| Half Acres Primary Academy TEMPLE STREET | grass pitches | 609 yd |
| Barnes Road (Closed) Barnes Road | grass pitches | 631 yd |
| Savile Park LUMLEY STREET | grass pitches | 666 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.