Willow View is in Castleford and in Wakefield district. WF10 5UP 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 2018-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Willow View, Castleford, WF10 5UP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF10 5XP, WF10 5UQ, WF10 5QY, WF10 5UN, WF10 5WH, WF10 5FP, WF10 5UJ, WF10 5FQ, WF10 5GU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF10 5UP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 48.7% | 49.4% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 51.3% | 50.6% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of WF10 5UP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 53.9% | 36.3% | -17.6% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.2% | 53% | 17.8% | 44.2% | 8.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 7.6% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 65.1% | 60.7% | -4.4% | 48.4% | 12.3% |
| Good health | 28% | 32.8% | 4.8% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 6% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -6.7% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
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 5UP this area, 6.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.5% | 6.7% | 1.2% | 18.2% | -11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 8% | -8.0% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.4% | 19.6% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 24.7% | 26.9% | 2.2% | 16.9% | 10.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.6% | 32.7% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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 | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.6% | 95.6% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 96.6% | 94.5% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 94.7% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 76.7% | 12.0% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.3% | 37.2% | 23.1% |
| Christian | 33.9% | 46.2% | -12.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willow View was 136.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.1% higher than the Altofts and Whitwood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Willow View has the 21st highest crime rate of 114 local areas in Altofts and Whitwood and the 347th highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Willow View, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £234,000 | 2025-03-07 | £234,000 |
| 4 Willow View, Castleford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-08-26 | £323,272 |
| 3 Willow View, Castleford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2022-08-05 | £247,668 |
| 1 Willow View, Castleford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2021-07-06 | £309,469 |
| 1 Willow View, Castleford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-06-25 | £293,628 |
WF10 5UP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 218 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ackton Pastures Primary Academy College Grove , Whitwood WF10 5NS | 3out of 4 | 489 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Half Acres Primary Academy Temple Street , WF10 5RE | 3out of 4 | 1,440 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy Methley Road , WF10 1PN | 2out of 4 | 1,547 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Smawthorne Henry Moore Primary School, Castleford Ashton Road , WF10 5AX | 2out of 4 | 1,753 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanton Common Primary Academy Castleford Road , WF6 1QU | 3out of 4 | 2,310 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 2,096 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Academy Ferrybridge Road , WF10 4JQ | 3out of 4 | 2,663 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Freeston Favell Avenue , WF6 1HZ | 2out of 4 | 3,505 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale Academy Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU | 3out of 4 | 4,513 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Featherstone Academy Pontefract Road , WF7 5AJ | 3out of 4 | 4,928 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,030 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 | 3,399 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Well School Rook Hill Road , WF8 2DD | 3out of 4 | 4,029 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutsyke Cafe | Cutsyke Sports And Social Club, Aketon Road | 566 yd | |
| The Dig Inn by Westysandco | Diggerland, Willowbridge Lane | 990 yd | |
| Eurest, Northern Power Grid | 98 Aketon Road, Castleford | 1,020 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutsyke Working Mens Club | Cutsyke Sports And Social Club, Aketon Road | 566 yd | |
| Castleford Rugby Union Fc | Whitwood Common Lane, Castleford | 1,000 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sandwich Shack | 26 Leeds Road, Cutsyke | 684 yd | |
| Post Office & The Sandwich Maker | 157 Aketon Road, Castleford | 689 yd | |
| Double Dragon | 21 Leeds Road, Cutsyke | 734 yd | |
| Whitwood Fisheries | 6 Wood Lane, Castleford | 1,014 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cutsyke Recreation Ground (Green Lane) GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 675 yd |
| Whitwood Recreation Ground WILLOWBRIDGE LANE | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| Castleford Swimming Pool (Closed) Aketon Road | swimming pool | 917 yd |
| Castleford Rufc WHITWOOD COMMON LANE | grass pitches | 937 yd |
| King George V Playing Field (Closed) Love Lane | grass pitches | 1,053 yd |
| King George V Playing Field, Castleford FALCON DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,068 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 | 112.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.