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Is WF10 1AD a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights

High crime rate7.2/10

Violence And Sexual OffencesOther TheftShopliftingVehicle Crime…and 2 more

Trend -3% versus prior comparable archive

Lower-income area 3.3/10

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 2/10England
Median sold price£154kWF10 sample - 34 sales
Recent change-9.6%month-on-month
MeasureImmediate areaAverage for Wakefield
Main ethnic groupWhite
Immediate area95.6%Average for Wakefield93.5%
Significant presencewhite other, asian indian, asian chinese
Immediate area5.5%Average for Wakefield5.3%
Main religionNo religion
Immediate area46.7%Average for Wakefield41.3%
Population densityPeople per sq km
Immediate area2,817Average for Wakefield1,654
Main age bandAged 18 to 64
Immediate area64.8%Average for Wakefield60.1%
Main tenureOwner-occupied
Immediate area59%Average for Wakefield63.9%
Main country of birthuk
Immediate area74%Average for Wakefield77.1%

Census 2021 — surrounding statistical neighbourhood

Mostly owner-occupied59% dominant

Owned59%
Private rent27%
Social rent13.7%

Plenty of well-rated schools 8 within 1 mile

Kids clubs

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Holiday and weekly activities nearby 3 matched

GKR Karate Castleford Lock LaneAges 5-99 · Lock Lane Sports Centre, Lock Lane · 424 m
Sports
Football Fun Factory (Castleford Academy)Ages 5-12 · Castleford Academy, Ferrybridge Road · 651 m
Holiday clubs
swim! Castleford – Kids Swimming LessonsAges 0-11 · swim! Castleford, Xscape, Colorado Way, Castleford, UK · 1.9 km
Swimming

Planning & local change

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Some local changes nearby

Planning records shownNo local matchescheck council feed
Roadworks7street disruption
HMO licencesNone listedshared housing

About WF10 1AD: area rating, property, schools and local change

WF10 1AD is a postcode in Castleford Central and Glasshoughton, Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WF10 1AD, then scores the surrounding small area 35/100 - bottom 13% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around WF10 1AD are housing and jobs, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.

The demographic profile for WF10 1AD is based on Wakefield 002 Census 2021. It covers 8,662 residents, 2,817 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 39, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 59% owner-occupied, 27% privately rented, 14% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.

For property prices near WF10 1AD, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WF10 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £154k from 34 rolling sales, down 9.6% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.

Families checking schools near WF10 1AD can compare 8 state schools within one mile, including 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.

The Kids & Clubs tab lists 3 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.

For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near WF10 1AD by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.

Local change around WF10 1AD is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 7 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.

FAQ

Common questions about WF10 1AD

Is WF10 1AD a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 35/100 (bottom 13% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.

What is crime like near WF10 1AD?

Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.

What schools are near WF10 1AD?

8 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.

Are there kids clubs or activities near WF10 1AD?

LocaleIQ currently matches 3 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.

What demographics are available for WF10 1AD?

LocaleIQ matched WF10 1AD to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

What are typical property prices in WF10 1AD?

The latest median sold price is £154k based on 34 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.

Is there much building or roadworks around WF10 1AD?

LocaleIQ currently shows 7 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.