Postcode report
WF10 5FL Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About WF10 5FL: area rating, property, schools and local change
WF10 5FL 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 5FL, then scores the surrounding small area 60/100 - top 39% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WF10 5FL are housing and local prosperity, while property market signals 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 5FL is based on Wakefield 024 Census 2021. It covers 11,905 residents, 752 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 39, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 68% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 18% 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 9/10.
For property prices near WF10 5FL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WF10 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £154k from 183 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 5FL can compare 5 state schools within one mile, including 4 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 5FL by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around WF10 5FL is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 5 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 5FL
Is WF10 5FL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 60/100 (top 39% 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 5FL?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near WF10 5FL?
5 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 5FL?
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 5FL?
LocaleIQ matched WF10 5FL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WF10 5FL?
The latest median sold price is £154k based on 183 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WF10 5FL?
LocaleIQ currently shows 5 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.