Willowbridge Lane, Castleford, WF10 5NL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF10 5NL has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.8%	50%	1.2%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	51.2%	50%	-1.2%	49.0%	1.0%

Partnership Status

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	23.8%	30.4%	6.6%	37.9%	-7.5%
Married: Opposite sex	55.4%	49.5%	-5.9%	44.2%	5.3%
Separated	1.5%	2.9%	1.4%	2.2%	0.7%
Divorced	10.8%	8.7%	-2.1%	9.1%	-0.4%
Widowed	8.5%	8.4%	-0.1%	6.1%	2.3%

Health

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	45.7%	38.8%	-6.9%	48.4%	-9.6%
Good health	31.1%	35.9%	4.8%	33.6%	2.3%
Fair health	18.6%	19.4%	0.8%	12.7%	6.7%
Bad health	4%	3.5%	-0.5%	4.0%	-0.5%
Very bad health	0.6%	2.4%	1.8%	1.2%	1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	33.8%	25.2%	-8.6%	18.2%	7.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.1%	14.4%	1.3%	9.6%	4.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.4%	16.3%	0.9%	13.4%	2.9%
Apprenticeship	6.5%	6.5%	0.0%	5.3%	1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15%	17%	2.0%	16.9%	0.1%
Degree or Similar	11.2%	17.3%	6.1%	33.8%	-16.5%
Other	5%	3.3%	-1.7%	2.8%	0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.0%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	0.9%	0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	99.4%	97.3%	-2.1%	81.4%	15.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.3% 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	98.8%	97.3%	-1.5%	83.2%	14.1%
European Union	0.9%	2.7%	1.8%	6.1%	-3.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	5.6%	-5.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.8%	97.3%	-1.5%	83.2%	14.1%
10+ Years	0%	1.4%	1.4%	9.8%	-8.4%
5-10 Years	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.9%	-2.1%
2-5 Years	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.2%	-1.7%
Less than 2 years	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.6%	76.7%	4.9%
Poland	1.9%	1.3%	0.6%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
No passport held	16.2%	13.5%	2.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.6%	37.2%	4.4%
Christian	51.1%	46.2%	4.9%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	6.5%	6.0%	0.5%

Safety

Is Willowbridge Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willowbridge Lane was 134.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.0% higher than the Altofts and Whitwood average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Willowbridge Lane has the 18th highest crime rate of 114 local areas in Altofts and Whitwood and the 342nd highest crime rate of 1,125 local areas in Wakefield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£35,600

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in WF10 5NL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Willowbridge Lane are based on 5 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wakefield.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Willowbridge Lane, Castleford, WF10 5NL

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF10 5NL

Average Price
£294,394

Semi-Detached
£302,047

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£286,740

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Willowbridge Lane

Average Price
£438,647

Semi-Detached
£313,799

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£295,573

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£644,145

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Willowbridge LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Willowbridge Lane, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£290,000	2022-11-04	£316,150
11 Willowbridge Lane, Castleford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£187,495	2006-11-24	£296,891
11 Willowbridge Lane, Castleford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2006-06-02	£298,781

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF10 5NL

Employment

WF10 5NL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in WF10 5NL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	116
Retired	94
Part-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	20
Student (economically inactive)	11
Looking after home or family	10
Other	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	30
Construction	20
Human health and social work activities	15
Manufacturing	15
Transport and storage	15
Education	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	4
Other	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ackton Pastures Primary School College Grove , Whitwood WF10 5NS	- not rated	378 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ackton Pastures Primary Academy College Grove , Whitwood WF10 5NS	3out of 4	378 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy Methley Road , WF10 1PN	3out of 4	778 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Castleford Three Lane Ends Community Primary School Methley Road , WF10 1PN	- not rated	834 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Whitwood First School Whitwood Common Lane , WF10 5PT	- not rated	934 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	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	834 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Normanton Woodlands Middle School Garth Avenue , WF6 1DH	- not rated	4,394 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	2,536 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Castleford Academy Ferrybridge Road , WF10 4JQ	- not rated	2,536 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	2,897 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	2,897 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Freeston Academy Favell Avenue , WF6 1HZ	- not rated	3,753 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
New College Pontefract Park Lane , WF8 4QR	- not rated	4,686 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
New College Pontefract Park Lane , WF8 4QR	- not rated	4,686 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Grange School Methley Rd , WF10 1PN	- not rated	812 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
TLG Wakefield Parish Rooms , Snydale Road WF6 1HY	- not rated	3,639 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hill Top School Kershaw Avenue , Airedale WF10 3ES	- not rated	4,219 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wakefield Pathways School Poplar Avenue , Townville WF10 3QJ	- not rated	4,445 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pontefract the Castle School Poplar Avenue , Townville WF10 3QJ	- not rated	4,537 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Dig Inn by Westysandco	Diggerland, Willowbridge Lane	485 yd
Huggamug @ Yorkshire Strength	Unit B18, Speedwell Road	782 yd
Chef's Cafe	Jin Whin Hill Leeds Road, Castleford	855 yd
Eurest, Northern Power Grid	98 Aketon Road, Castleford	907 yd
Castleford Panthers	Raglan Close, Castleford	921 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Castleford Rugby Union Fc	Whitwood Common Lane, Castleford	755 yd
Black Bull	36 Lumley Street, Castleford	847 yd
The Rising Sun	Whitwood Common Lane, Castleford	933 yd
Cutsyke Working Mens Club	Cutsyke Sports And Social Club, Aketon Road	960 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
JJ's Sandwiches	1A Lumley Avenue, Castleford	345 yd
Woodview Fish Bar and Kebab House	Wood View, Castleford	743 yd
First Bite	Wood View, Castleford	743 yd
Whitwood Fisheries	6 Wood Lane, Castleford	844 yd
Curry House	Methley Road, Castleford	881 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Whitwood Recreation Ground WILLOWBRIDGE LANE	grass pitches	409 yd
Castleford Rufc WHITWOOD COMMON LANE	grass pitches	686 yd
Three Lane Ends Academy METHLEY ROAD	grass pitches	782 yd
Castleford Swimming Pool (Closed) Aketon Road	swimming pool	871 yd
Savile Park LUMLEY STREET	grass pitches	879 yd
Castleford Panthers Arlfc RAGLAN CLOSE	grass pitches	917 yd
Methley Road Recreation Ground (Site 1) Methley Road	grass pitches	1,012 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.