Topcliffe Way is in Castleford and in Wakefield district. WF10 5WE is located in the Castleford Central and Glasshoughton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford. This postcode has been in use since 2018-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Topcliffe Way, Castleford, WF10 5WE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF10 5US, WF10 5UT, WF10 5WB, WF10 5WA, WF10 5UR, WF10 5UZ, WF10 5JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF10 5WE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 46.1% | 52.8% | 6.7% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 53.9% | 47.2% | -6.7% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 5WE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.2% 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 | 42% | 58.2% | 16.2% | 37.9% | 20.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.6% | 33.2% | -10.4% | 44.2% | -11.0% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 5.7% | -4.2% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 (91.5%) 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 | 41.2% | 63.7% | 22.5% | 48.4% | 15.3% |
| Good health | 38% | 27.8% | -10.2% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 6% | -9.8% | 12.7% | -6.7% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 2.1% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 5WE this area, 8.4% 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 | 29.6% | 8.4% | -21.2% | 18.2% | -9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 8.4% | -9.7% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 16.5% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 5.9% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 24.9% | 12.1% | 16.9% | 8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 14% | 34.7% | 20.7% | 33.8% | 0.9% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.2% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.8% | 5.5% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 4.8% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 96.1% | 89.4% | -6.7% | 81.4% | 8.0% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 88.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.1% | 88.6% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 6.2% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 88.9% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 8.8% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.6% | 37.2% | 21.4% |
| Christian | 35.7% | 46.2% | -10.5% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Topcliffe Way was 448.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 290.9% higher than the Airedale and Ferry Fryston average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Topcliffe Way has the 8th highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Airedale and Ferry Fryston and the 39th highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 441.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Topcliffe Way, Castleford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £341,330 | 2025-01-09 | £343,344 |
| 16 Topcliffe Way, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £213,000 | 2024-11-28 | £220,600 |
| 4 Topcliffe Way, Castleford, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2023-06-07 | £357,472 |
| 16 Topcliffe Way, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-11-03 | £238,222 |
| 23 Topcliffe Way, Castleford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £223,500 | 2022-04-28 | £251,407 |
WF10 5WE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 278 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harewood Centre Nursery School Harewood Avenue , WF8 2ER | 3out of 4 | 4,886 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 | 1,005 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Half Acres Primary Academy Temple Street , WF10 5RE | 3out of 4 | 1,273 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ackton Pastures Primary Academy College Grove , Whitwood WF10 5NS | 3out of 4 | 1,323 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glasshoughton Infant Academy Newfield Avenue , WF10 4BH | 4out of 4 | 1,891 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone All Saints CofE Academy North Close , North Featherstone WF7 6BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,912 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 | 1,723 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Academy Ferrybridge Road , WF10 4JQ | 3out of 4 | 2,057 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale Academy Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU | 3out of 4 | 3,508 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Mill Hill Lane , WF8 4JF | 3out of 4 | 4,151 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Featherstone Academy Pontefract Road , WF7 5AJ | 3out of 4 | 4,331 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 | 3,002 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 | 3,221 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TLG Wakefield Parish Rooms , Snydale Road WF6 1HY | - not rated | 4,339 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 | 640 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Thunderhead Ridge, Castleford | 642 yd | |
| W.M.W. Ltd | G3 House, Thunderhead Ridge | 643 yd | |
| Battye's Fish and Chip Restaurant | 131B Leeds Road, Glasshoughton | 763 yd | |
| Compass Group Catering | Teva Uk Limited, Whistler Drive | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutsyke Working Mens Club | Cutsyke Sports And Social Club, Aketon Road | 845 yd | |
| The Winter Seam | Unit 16, Xscape | 972 yd | |
| Glasshoughton Cricket Club | Leeds Road, Glasshoughton | 1,046 yd | |
| Glasshoughton Working Mens Club | Leeds Road, Glasshoughton | 1,046 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panku @ | Asda, Leeds Road | 640 yd | |
| Double Dragon | 21 Leeds Road, Cutsyke | 757 yd | |
| The Sandwich Shack | 26 Leeds Road, Cutsyke | 778 yd | |
| Post Office & The Sandwich Maker | 157 Aketon Road, Castleford | 875 yd | |
| Kebab House | 130 Leeds Road, Glasshoughton | 923 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA | Leeds Road, Glasshoughton | 635 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cutsyke Recreation Ground (Green Lane) GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 518 yd |
| Barnes Road (Closed) Barnes Road | grass pitches | 848 yd |
| King George V Playing Field (Closed) Love Lane | grass pitches | 964 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Castleford) XCSAPE XCSAPE COLORADO WAY | health and fitness suite | 972 yd |
| King George V Playing Field, Castleford FALCON DRIVE | grass pitches | 987 yd |
| Snozone Castleford COLORADO WAY | ski slopes | 1,058 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.