Lumley Mount is in Castleford and in Wakefield district. WF10 5NB 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 Mount, Castleford, WF10 5NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF10 5LZ, WF10 5NL, WF10 5GQ, WF10 5LX, WF10 5GP, WF10 5NQ, WF10 5GF, WF10 5NS, WF10 5GN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF10 5NB 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 Mount was 48.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.6% lower than the Altofts and Whitwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lumley Mount has the 40th lowest crime rate of 114 local areas in Altofts and Whitwood and the 308th lowest crime rate of 1,125 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Lumley Mount, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2024-12-13 | £217,749 |
| 16 Lumley Mount, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2024-06-20 | £196,037 |
| 16 Lumley Mount, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2022-10-07 | £174,107 |
| 15 Lumley Mount, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2018-11-30 | £177,410 |
| 17 Lumley Mount, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2018-05-04 | £148,938 |
WF10 5NB 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ackton Pastures Primary School College Grove , Whitwood WF10 5NS | - not rated | 516 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ackton Pastures Primary Academy College Grove , Whitwood WF10 5NS | 3out of 4 | 516 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy Methley Road , WF10 1PN | 3out of 4 | 609 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Three Lane Ends Community Primary School Methley Road , WF10 1PN | - not rated | 673 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitwood First School Whitwood Common Lane , WF10 5PT | - not rated | 1,049 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Lane Ends Middle School Methley Road , Three Lane Ends WF10 1PN | - not rated | 673 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton Woodlands Middle School Garth Avenue , WF6 1DH | - not rated | 4,517 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castleford High School Technology and Sports College With Hearing Impairment Resource Ferrybridge Road , WF10 4JQ | - not rated | 2,489 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Academy Ferrybridge Road , WF10 4JQ | - not rated | 2,489 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 | 3,056 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic High School and Sixth Form College: With Speech and Language Resource Cutsyke Road , Featherstone WF7 6BD | - not rated | 3,056 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Freeston Academy Favell Avenue , WF6 1HZ | - not rated | 3,880 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 | 4,798 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Pontefract Park Lane , WF8 4QR | - not rated | 4,798 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange School Methley Rd , WF10 1PN | - not rated | 647 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Wakefield Parish Rooms , Snydale Road WF6 1HY | - not rated | 3,753 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Top School Kershaw Avenue , Airedale WF10 3ES | - not rated | 4,202 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Pathways School Poplar Avenue , Townville WF10 3QJ | - not rated | 4,436 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pontefract the Castle School Poplar Avenue , Townville WF10 3QJ | - not rated | 4,529 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dig Inn by Westysandco | Diggerland, Willowbridge Lane | 578 yd | |
| Chef's Cafe | Jin Whin Hill Leeds Road, Castleford | 689 yd | |
| Castleford Panthers | Raglan Close, Castleford | 757 yd | |
| Huggamug @ Yorkshire Strength | Unit B18, Speedwell Road | 879 yd | |
| Eurest, Northern Power Grid | 98 Aketon Road, Castleford | 911 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Bull | 36 Lumley Street, Castleford | 785 yd | |
| Castleford Rugby Union Fc | Whitwood Common Lane, Castleford | 872 yd | |
| The Rising Sun | Whitwood Common Lane, Castleford | 1,048 yd | |
| Cutsyke Working Mens Club | Cutsyke Sports And Social Club, Aketon Road | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JJ's Sandwiches | 1A Lumley Avenue, Castleford | 183 yd | |
| Woodview Fish Bar and Kebab House | Wood View, Castleford | 575 yd | |
| First Bite | Wood View, Castleford | 575 yd | |
| Curry House | Methley Road, Castleford | 712 yd | |
| The New Cherry Blossom | 20 Lumley Street, Castleford | 864 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitwood Recreation Ground WILLOWBRIDGE LANE | grass pitches | 538 yd |
| Three Lane Ends Academy METHLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 613 yd |
| Castleford Panthers Arlfc RAGLAN CLOSE | grass pitches | 748 yd |
| Castleford Rufc WHITWOOD COMMON LANE | grass pitches | 808 yd |
| Savile Park LUMLEY STREET | grass pitches | 830 yd |
| Methley Road Recreation Ground (Site 1) Methley Road | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| Castleford Swimming Pool (Closed) Aketon Road | swimming pool | 895 yd |
| Methley Road Recreation Ground (Site 2) Raglan Close | grass pitches | 941 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 | 38.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.