Netherfield Close is in Castleford and in Wakefield district. WF10 5QW 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 1982-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Netherfield Close, Castleford, WF10 5QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF10 5FH, WF10 5PQ, WF10 5PP, WF10 5EX, WF10 5QU, WF10 5DP, WF10 5EW, WF10 5PH, WF10 5BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF10 5QW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 49.2% | 53% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 50.8% | 47% | -3.8% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 | 32.1% | 37.4% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47% | 43.1% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 4.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 9.2% | -3.4% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 5.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 43% | 46.6% | 3.6% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 32.8% | 3.0% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 14.2% | -3.2% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 3.6% | -4.2% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 5QW this area, 29.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.8% | 29.2% | -0.6% | 18.2% | 11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 7.2% | -8.6% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 16.9% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5.6% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 14.4% | -0.9% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.8% | 26.2% | 10.4% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 3.3% | 0.5% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.5% | 97.2% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
In this area, 91.7% 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 | 95.7% | 91.7% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 7.1% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 91.7% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.7% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.9% | 76.7% | -7.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 24.8% | 13.5% | 11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.4% | 37.2% | 12.2% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Netherfield Close was 210.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.5% higher than the Altofts and Whitwood average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Netherfield Close has the 7th highest crime rate of 114 local areas in Altofts and Whitwood and the 156th highest crime rate of 1,125 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Netherfield Close, Castleford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £143,500 | 2024-12-18 | £150,844 |
| 20 Netherfield Close, Castleford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-10-14 | £176,396 |
| 4 Netherfield Close, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2022-09-29 | £48,761 |
| 16 Netherfield Close, Castleford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2017-12-22 | £172,743 |
| 3 Netherfield Close, Castleford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2014-07-25 | £170,746 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitwood First School Whitwood Common Lane , WF10 5PT | - not rated | 397 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ackton Pastures Primary School College Grove , Whitwood WF10 5NS | - not rated | 828 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ackton Pastures Primary Academy College Grove , Whitwood WF10 5NS | 3out of 4 | 828 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cutsyke First School Leeds Road , Cutsyke WF10 5ET | - not rated | 1,524 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy Methley Road , WF10 1PN | 3out of 4 | 1,637 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,712 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton Woodlands Middle School Garth Avenue , WF6 1DH | - not rated | 3,564 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy Cutsyke Road , Featherstone WF7 6BD | 3out of 4 | 2,397 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 | 2,397 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Freeston Academy Favell Avenue , WF6 1HZ | - not rated | 2,915 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Freeston Business and Enterprise College Favell Avenue , WF6 1HZ | - not rated | 2,915 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Freeston Favell Avenue , WF6 1HZ | - not rated | 2,991 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 | 4,557 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Pontefract Park Lane , WF8 4QR | - not rated | 4,557 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 | 1,684 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Wakefield Parish Rooms , Snydale Road WF6 1HY | - not rated | 2,843 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill Top School Kershaw Avenue , Airedale WF10 3ES | - not rated | 4,762 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Pathways School Poplar Avenue , Townville WF10 3QJ | - not rated | 4,952 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pontefract the Castle School Poplar Avenue , Townville WF10 3QJ | - not rated | 5,035 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twisted Tree | Whitwood Common Lane, Castleford | 399 yd | |
| Huggamug @ Yorkshire Strength | Unit B18, Speedwell Road | 500 yd | |
| Baxterstorey | Dunhills Pontefract Plc, Whitwood Common Lane | 530 yd | |
| The Dig Inn by Westysandco | Diggerland, Willowbridge Lane | 590 yd | |
| Compass Group Uk & Ireland Ltd | ASDA Distribution (Wakefield ADC), 3 Foxbridge Way | 844 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castleford Rugby Union Fc | Whitwood Common Lane, Castleford | 379 yd | |
| The Rising Sun | Whitwood Common Lane, Castleford | 399 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitwood Fisheries | 6 Wood Lane, Castleford | 334 yd | |
| 42 The Bakehouse | 42 Whitwood Common Lane, Castleford | 399 yd | |
| Kitchen 31 @ | International Procurement & Logistic, Foxbridge Way | 844 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castleford Rufc WHITWOOD COMMON LANE | grass pitches | 364 yd |
| Whitwood Recreation Ground WILLOWBRIDGE LANE | grass pitches | 527 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 | 38.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 38.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 38.7% |
| 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 | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.