Teal Close is in Castleford and in Wakefield district. WF10 5SU 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 Teal Close, Castleford, WF10 5SU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF10 5ST, WF10 5EU, WF10 5SG, WF10 5SX, WF10 5ES, WF10 5SQ, WF10 5SS, WF10 5FA, WF10 5SN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF10 5SU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 44.6% | 48.4% | 3.8% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 55.4% | 51.6% | -3.8% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WF10 5SU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44% | 49.8% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.6% | 31.7% | 5.1% | 44.2% | -12.5% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 15% | 10.9% | -4.1% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 4.5% | -6.6% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (65.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 29.6% | 31.7% | 2.1% | 48.4% | -16.7% |
| Good health | 35% | 34.1% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 26.3% | 23.4% | -2.9% | 12.7% | 10.7% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 7.5% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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 5SU this area, 33.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 19%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.4% | 33.5% | -11.9% | 18.2% | 15.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 15.4% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 11.3% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 5.4% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.3% | 13.6% | 8.3% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.2% | 19% | 11.8% | 33.8% | -14.8% |
| Other | 5.8% | 1.8% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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 | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| White | 98.3% | 97.6% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 97.9% | 94.8% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 94.5% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.9% | 76.7% | -12.8% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 32.1% | 13.5% | 18.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.2% | 37.2% | 14.0% |
| Christian | 42.1% | 46.2% | -4.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Teal Close was 396.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 226.2% higher than the Altofts and Whitwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Teal Close has the 5th highest crime rate of 114 local areas in Altofts and Whitwood and the 53rd highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 290.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Teal Close, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2021-03-31 | £145,929 |
| 25 Teal Close, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £66,500 | 2012-11-06 | £117,188 |
| 28 Teal Close, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2012-09-14 | £159,407 |
| 21 Teal Close, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2012-09-10 | £177,119 |
| 20 Teal Close, Castleford, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2010-09-03 | £148,309 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 38 |
| Other | 22 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harewood Centre Nursery School Harewood Avenue , WF8 2ER | 3out of 4 | 5,282 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smawthorne Henry Moore Primary School, Castleford Ashton Road , WF10 5AX | 2out of 4 | 587 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Half Acres Primary Academy Temple Street , WF10 5RE | 3out of 4 | 605 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ackton Pastures Primary Academy College Grove , Whitwood WF10 5NS | 3out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford Pontefract Road , WF10 4JB | 3out of 4 | 1,386 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Park Junior Academy Medley Street , WF10 4BB | 3out of 4 | 1,438 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,552 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 | 2,378 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale Academy Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU | 3out of 4 | 3,364 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Freeston Favell Avenue , WF6 1HZ | 2out of 4 | 4,647 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Mill Hill Lane , WF8 4JF | 3out of 4 | 4,695 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 | 3,515 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Well School Rook Hill Road , WF8 2DD | 3out of 4 | 3,847 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Wakefield Parish Rooms , Snydale Road WF6 1HY | - not rated | 4,559 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurest @ ASDA | Asda, Leeds Road | 230 yd | |
| Battye's Fish and Chip Restaurant | 131B Leeds Road, Glasshoughton | 466 yd | |
| Cutsyke Cafe | Cutsyke Sports And Social Club, Aketon Road | 620 yd | |
| China City Restaurant | Leeds Road, Glasshoughton | 629 yd | |
| Eurest, Northern Power Grid | 98 Aketon Road, Castleford | 677 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhill Working Mens Club | Roundhill Road, Castleford | 502 yd | |
| Castleford Bowling Club | Roundhill Road, Castleford | 606 yd | |
| Cutsyke Working Mens Club | Cutsyke Sports And Social Club, Aketon Road | 620 yd | |
| Smawthorne Lane Working Mens Club | Smawthorne Lane, Castleford | 807 yd | |
| Glasshoughton Cricket Club | Leeds Road, Glasshoughton | 844 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panku @ | Asda, Leeds Road | 230 yd | |
| Double Dragon | 21 Leeds Road, Cutsyke | 446 yd | |
| The Sandwich Shack | 26 Leeds Road, Cutsyke | 496 yd | |
| Post Office & The Sandwich Maker | 157 Aketon Road, Castleford | 538 yd | |
| Mex Chicken Peri Peri | 8 Willow Road, Castleford | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA | Leeds Road, Glasshoughton | 218 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 30 Smawthorne Lane, Castleford | 661 yd | |
| Morrisons | Albion Street, Castleford | 1,086 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Stores Limited, Enterprise Way | 1,093 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barnes Road (Closed) Barnes Road | grass pitches | 281 yd |
| King George V Playing Field (Closed) Love Lane | grass pitches | 368 yd |
| King George V Playing Field, Castleford FALCON DRIVE | grass pitches | 384 yd |
| Cutsyke Recreation Ground (Green Lane) GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 578 yd |
| Castleford Swimming Pool (Closed) Aketon Road | swimming pool | 649 yd |
| Half Acres Primary Academy TEMPLE STREET | grass pitches | 676 yd |
| Glasshoughton Centre LEEDS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 893 yd |
| Savile Park LUMLEY STREET | grass pitches | 924 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 157.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.