Lumley Gardens is in Castleford and in Wakefield district. WF10 5GS 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 2015-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lumley Gardens, Castleford, WF10 5GS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF10 5FW, WF10 5FX, WF10 5FY, WF10 5LX, WF10 5LU, WF10 1PU, WF10 5LY, WF10 5LS, WF10 5LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF10 5GS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 54.6% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 46.8% | 45.4% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -3.6% |
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 5GS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53% 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 | 24.4% | 40.9% | 16.5% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.3% | 53% | -0.3% | 44.2% | 8.8% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 3.5% | -7.2% | 9.1% | -5.6% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 0% | -8.6% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (92%) 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 | 41.3% | 66.7% | 25.4% | 48.4% | 18.3% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 25.3% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -8.3% |
| Fair health | 20.1% | 6.9% | -13.2% | 12.7% | -5.8% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 0.6% | -7.5% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 5GS this area, 5.2% 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 | 34% | 5.2% | -28.8% | 18.2% | -13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 7% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 15.7% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 0% | -6.2% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 33% | 24.4% | 16.9% | 16.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.2% | 38.3% | 21.1% | 33.8% | 4.5% |
| Other | 4.8% | 0.9% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.8% | 97.1% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.2% 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 | 98.3% | 94.2% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 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 | 98.3% | 94.8% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.6% | 76.7% | 16.9% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.7% | 37.2% | 10.5% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lumley Gardens was 20.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.4% lower than the Altofts and Whitwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lumley Gardens has the 15th lowest crime rate of 114 local areas in Altofts and Whitwood and the 89th lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Lumley Gardens, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-12-20 | £186,989 |
| 31 Lumley Gardens, Castleford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-12-15 | £261,771 |
| 53 Lumley Gardens, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-12-04 | £197,674 |
| 40 Lumley Gardens, Castleford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-11-18 | £191,914 |
| 11 Lumley Gardens, Castleford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-10-12 | £221,719 |
WF10 5GS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy Methley Road , WF10 1PN | 2out of 4 | 325 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ackton Pastures Primary Academy College Grove , Whitwood WF10 5NS | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Half Acres Primary Academy Temple Street , WF10 5RE | 3out of 4 | 1,131 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Smawthorne Henry Moore Primary School, Castleford Ashton Road , WF10 5AX | 2out of 4 | 1,843 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford Pontefract Road , WF10 4JB | 3out of 4 | 2,043 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 | 2,312 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 | 3,281 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brigshaw High School Brigshaw Lane , Allerton Bywater WF10 2HR | 3out of 4 | 4,240 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Freeston Favell Avenue , WF6 1HZ | 2out of 4 | 4,245 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale Academy Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU | 3out of 4 | 4,507 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,899 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 | 4,038 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Well School Rook Hill Road , WF8 2DD | 3out of 4 | 5,090 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castleford Panthers | Raglan Close, Castleford | 472 yd | |
| Chef's Cafe | Jin Whin Hill Leeds Road, Castleford | 584 yd | |
| Scufflers | 34 High Street, Castleford | 689 yd | |
| Marmaris Grill | 32 High Street, Castleford | 689 yd | |
| M Horners | 38 Methley Road, Castleford | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Bull | 36 Lumley Street, Castleford | 520 yd | |
| The Eagle | 1 Methley Road, Castleford | 864 yd | |
| White Lion Hotel | Pottery Street, Castleford | 867 yd | |
| Cutsyke Working Mens Club | Cutsyke Sports And Social Club, Aketon Road | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JJ's Sandwiches | 1A Lumley Avenue, Castleford | 178 yd | |
| Woodview Fish Bar and Kebab House | Wood View, Castleford | 459 yd | |
| First Bite | Wood View, Castleford | 459 yd | |
| Curry House | Methley Road, Castleford | 487 yd | |
| The New Cherry Blossom | 20 Lumley Street, Castleford | 593 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Albion Street, Castleford | 855 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Three Lane Ends Academy METHLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 387 yd |
| Castleford Panthers Arlfc RAGLAN CLOSE | grass pitches | 506 yd |
| Savile Park LUMLEY STREET | grass pitches | 586 yd |
| Methley Road Recreation Ground (Site 2) Raglan Close | grass pitches | 621 yd |
| Methley Road Recreation Ground (Site 1) Methley Road | grass pitches | 659 yd |
| Castleford Swimming Pool (Closed) Aketon Road | swimming pool | 783 yd |
| Whitwood Recreation Ground WILLOWBRIDGE LANE | grass pitches | 880 yd |
| Half Acres Primary Academy TEMPLE STREET | grass pitches | 995 yd |
| King George V Playing Field, Castleford FALCON DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,054 yd |
| King George V Playing Field (Closed) Love Lane | grass pitches | 1,066 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 | 78.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 167.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.