Lumley Street is in Castleford and in Wakefield district. WF10 5LT 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 Lumley Street, Castleford, WF10 5LT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF10 5FU, WF10 5GN, WF10 5FZ, WF10 5LY, WF10 5GB, WF10 5GR, WF10 5YA, WF10 5GE, WF10 5LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF10 5LT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% 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% | 53.8% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 46.8% | 46.2% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 | 24.4% | 37.6% | 13.2% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.3% | 49.8% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 8% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 3.4% | -5.2% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (86.4%) 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% | 50.9% | 9.6% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 35.5% | 5.6% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 20.1% | 9.8% | -10.3% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 2.8% | -5.3% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34% | 11.3% | -22.7% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 6.7% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 15.1% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 8.8% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 25.6% | 17.0% | 16.9% | 8.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.2% | 30.3% | 13.1% | 33.8% | -3.5% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.1% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.8% | 96.2% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 97.6% 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% | 97.6% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 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% | 97.6% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.4% | 76.7% | 16.7% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lumley Street was 76.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.7% lower than the Altofts and Whitwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lumley Street has the 57th highest crime rate of 114 local areas in Altofts and Whitwood and the 509th lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castleford Normanton & District Hospital Lumley Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £2,085,000 | 2018-02-19 | £2,685,672 |
WF10 5LT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 116 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ackton Pastures Primary Academy College Grove , Whitwood WF10 5NS | 3out of 4 | 400 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy Methley Road , WF10 1PN | 2out of 4 | 683 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Half Acres Primary Academy Temple Street , WF10 5RE | 3out of 4 | 963 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Smawthorne Henry Moore Primary School, Castleford Ashton Road , WF10 5AX | 2out of 4 | 1,604 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford Pontefract Road , WF10 4JB | 3out of 4 | 1,967 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 | 2,222 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 | 2,920 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Freeston Favell Avenue , WF6 1HZ | 2out of 4 | 4,116 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale Academy Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU | 3out of 4 | 4,343 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brigshaw High School Brigshaw Lane , Allerton Bywater WF10 2HR | 3out of 4 | 4,586 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 | 4,551 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 | 3,940 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Well School Rook Hill Road , WF8 2DD | 3out of 4 | 4,724 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurest, Northern Power Grid | 98 Aketon Road, Castleford | 503 yd | |
| Scufflers | 34 High Street, Castleford | 648 yd | |
| Marmaris Grill | 32 High Street, Castleford | 648 yd | |
| Cutsyke Cafe | Cutsyke Sports And Social Club, Aketon Road | 718 yd | |
| Castleford Panthers | Raglan Close, Castleford | 819 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Bull | 36 Lumley Street, Castleford | 458 yd | |
| Cutsyke Working Mens Club | Cutsyke Sports And Social Club, Aketon Road | 718 yd | |
| The Eagle | 1 Methley Road, Castleford | 1,000 yd | |
| White Lion Hotel | Pottery Street, Castleford | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JJ's Sandwiches | 1A Lumley Avenue, Castleford | 403 yd | |
| The New Cherry Blossom | 20 Lumley Street, Castleford | 535 yd | |
| Eastern Spice | 16, 16-18 Lumley Street | 535 yd | |
| Post Office & The Sandwich Maker | 157 Aketon Road, Castleford | 678 yd | |
| The Sandwich Shack | 26 Leeds Road, Cutsyke | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Albion Street, Castleford | 868 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Savile Park LUMLEY STREET | grass pitches | 475 yd |
| Castleford Swimming Pool (Closed) Aketon Road | swimming pool | 486 yd |
| Three Lane Ends Academy METHLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 754 yd |
| King George V Playing Field, Castleford FALCON DRIVE | grass pitches | 778 yd |
| King George V Playing Field (Closed) Love Lane | grass pitches | 784 yd |
| Whitwood Recreation Ground WILLOWBRIDGE LANE | grass pitches | 796 yd |
| Half Acres Primary Academy TEMPLE STREET | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| Castleford Panthers Arlfc RAGLAN CLOSE | grass pitches | 870 yd |
| Methley Road Recreation Ground (Site 2) Raglan Close | grass pitches | 923 yd |
| Methley Road Recreation Ground (Site 1) Methley Road | grass pitches | 1,027 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.