Lumley Avenue is in Castleford and in Wakefield district. WF10 5LX 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 Avenue, Castleford, WF10 5LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF10 5GS, WF10 5NB, WF10 5LZ, WF10 5FW, WF10 5GP, WF10 5LU, WF10 1PU, WF10 5GQ, WF10 5FY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF10 5LX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 50.1% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 46.8% | 49.9% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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% | 40.8% | 16.4% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.3% | 43.1% | -10.2% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 10.7% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 3.3% | -5.3% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 41.3% | 45.4% | 4.1% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 37.7% | 7.8% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 20.1% | 11.7% | -8.4% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 3.6% | -4.5% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34% | 23.3% | -10.7% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 9.3% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 17.6% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 5% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 19.9% | 11.3% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.2% | 23.9% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| White | 98.8% | 90.1% | -8.7% | 81.4% | 8.7% |
| 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% 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% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| 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% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 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 | 83.2% | 76.7% | 6.5% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lumley Avenue was 37.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.1% lower than the Altofts and Whitwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lumley Avenue has the 31st lowest crime rate of 114 local areas in Altofts and Whitwood and the 228th lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 24.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windy Nook Lumley Avenue, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-10-25 | £303,420 |
| 24 Lumley Avenue, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-07-26 | £124,652 |
| 63 Lumley Avenue, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2023-09-15 | £164,724 |
| 32 Lumley Avenue, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-11-10 | £179,990 |
| 38 Lumley Avenue, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-02-11 | £204,457 |
WF10 5LX 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 | 142 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| 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 | 432 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ackton Pastures Primary Academy College Grove , Whitwood WF10 5NS | 3out of 4 | 693 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Half Acres Primary Academy Temple Street , WF10 5RE | 3out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Smawthorne Henry Moore Primary School, Castleford Ashton Road , WF10 5AX | 2out of 4 | 1,962 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford Pontefract Road , WF10 4JB | 3out of 4 | 2,209 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 | 2,476 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 | 3,239 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Freeston Favell Avenue , WF6 1HZ | 2out of 4 | 4,077 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brigshaw High School Brigshaw Lane , Allerton Bywater WF10 2HR | 3out of 4 | 4,320 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale Academy Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU | 3out of 4 | 4,656 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 | 4,942 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 | 3,865 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Well School Rook Hill Road , WF8 2DD | 3out of 4 | 5,092 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chef's Cafe | Jin Whin Hill Leeds Road, Castleford | 573 yd | |
| Castleford Panthers | Raglan Close, Castleford | 584 yd | |
| The Dig Inn by Westysandco | Diggerland, Willowbridge Lane | 747 yd | |
| Scufflers | 34 High Street, Castleford | 851 yd | |
| Marmaris Grill | 32 High Street, Castleford | 851 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Bull | 36 Lumley Street, Castleford | 672 yd | |
| White Lion Hotel | Pottery Street, Castleford | 1,037 yd | |
| The Eagle | 1 Methley Road, Castleford | 1,041 yd | |
| Castleford Rugby Union Fc | Whitwood Common Lane, Castleford | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JJ's Sandwiches | 1A Lumley Avenue, Castleford | 10 yd | |
| Woodview Fish Bar and Kebab House | Wood View, Castleford | 449 yd | |
| First Bite | Wood View, Castleford | 449 yd | |
| Curry House | Methley Road, Castleford | 552 yd | |
| The New Cherry Blossom | 20 Lumley Street, Castleford | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Albion Street, Castleford | 1,028 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Three Lane Ends Academy METHLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 451 yd |
| Castleford Panthers Arlfc RAGLAN CLOSE | grass pitches | 585 yd |
| Methley Road Recreation Ground (Site 1) Methley Road | grass pitches | 699 yd |
| Whitwood Recreation Ground WILLOWBRIDGE LANE | grass pitches | 716 yd |
| Savile Park LUMLEY STREET | grass pitches | 729 yd |
| Methley Road Recreation Ground (Site 2) Raglan Close | grass pitches | 764 yd |
| Castleford Swimming Pool (Closed) Aketon Road | swimming pool | 865 yd |
| Castleford Rufc WHITWOOD COMMON LANE | grass pitches | 983 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.