Rosehip Walk is in Castleford and in Wakefield district. WF10 5FL 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 2009-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rosehip Walk, Castleford, WF10 5FL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF10 5FG, WF10 5LQ, WF10 5FN, WF10 5JD, WF10 5FR, WF10 5HZ, WF10 5JE, WF10 5JF, WF10 5WH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF10 5FL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 50.3% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 51.3% | 49.7% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WF10 5FL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 53.9% | 43.1% | -10.8% | 37.9% | 5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.2% | 44% | 8.8% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 9.3% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 65.1% | 65.7% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 17.3% |
| Good health | 28% | 27.8% | -0.2% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 4.6% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -8.1% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 5FL this area, 9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.5% | 9% | 3.5% | 18.2% | -9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 6.8% | -9.2% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.4% | 18.6% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 24.7% | 29.4% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 12.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.6% | 29.4% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -4.4% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| White | 96.6% | 88.6% | -8.0% | 81.4% | 7.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 87.6% 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 | 96.6% | 87.6% | -9.0% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 8.5% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 87.6% | -9.0% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 8.2% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 6.5% | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49% | 37.2% | 11.8% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rosehip Walk was 92.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.0% lower than the Altofts and Whitwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rosehip Walk has the 42nd highest crime rate of 114 local areas in Altofts and Whitwood and the 523rd highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 39.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Rosehip Walk, Castleford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-12-19 | £158,000 |
| 4 Rosehip Walk, Castleford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-03-18 | £157,627 |
| 5 Rosehip Walk, Castleford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2019-06-28 | £177,164 |
| 8 Rosehip Walk, Castleford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2018-07-02 | £163,354 |
| 4 Rosehip Walk, Castleford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £117,050 | 2017-10-23 | £168,126 |
WF10 5FL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 146 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ackton Pastures Primary Academy College Grove , Whitwood WF10 5NS | 3out of 4 | 384 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Half Acres Primary Academy Temple Street , WF10 5RE | 3out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy Methley Road , WF10 1PN | 2out of 4 | 1,410 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Smawthorne Henry Moore Primary School, Castleford Ashton Road , WF10 5AX | 2out of 4 | 1,447 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford Pontefract Road , WF10 4JB | 3out of 4 | 2,136 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy Cutsyke Road , Featherstone WF7 6BD | 3out of 4 | 2,193 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Academy Ferrybridge Road , WF10 4JQ | 3out of 4 | 2,344 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Freeston Favell Avenue , WF6 1HZ | 2out of 4 | 3,824 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale Academy Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU | 3out of 4 | 4,221 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Featherstone Academy Pontefract Road , WF7 5AJ | 3out of 4 | 4,999 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,936 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLG Wakefield Parish Rooms , Snydale Road WF6 1HY | - not rated | 3,715 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Well School Rook Hill Road , WF8 2DD | 3out of 4 | 4,027 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 248 yd | |
| Eurest, Northern Power Grid | 98 Aketon Road, Castleford | 730 yd | |
| Eurest @ ASDA | Asda, Leeds Road | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutsyke Working Mens Club | Cutsyke Sports And Social Club, Aketon Road | 248 yd | |
| Black Bull | 36 Lumley Street, Castleford | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sandwich Shack | 26 Leeds Road, Cutsyke | 369 yd | |
| Post Office & The Sandwich Maker | 157 Aketon Road, Castleford | 370 yd | |
| Double Dragon | 21 Leeds Road, Cutsyke | 420 yd | |
| The New Cherry Blossom | 20 Lumley Street, Castleford | 1,041 yd | |
| Eastern Spice | 16, 16-18 Lumley Street | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA | Leeds Road, Glasshoughton | 1,053 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cutsyke Recreation Ground (Green Lane) GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 450 yd |
| Castleford Swimming Pool (Closed) Aketon Road | swimming pool | 624 yd |
| King George V Playing Field (Closed) Love Lane | grass pitches | 734 yd |
| King George V Playing Field, Castleford FALCON DRIVE | grass pitches | 750 yd |
| Savile Park LUMLEY STREET | grass pitches | 954 yd |
| Whitwood Recreation Ground WILLOWBRIDGE LANE | grass pitches | 975 yd |
| Half Acres Primary Academy TEMPLE STREET | grass pitches | 1,079 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 255.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 36.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.