CastlefordWF10
Wakefield · Yorkshire and The Humber
WF10 encompasses Castleford, a Yorkshire town with a moderate growth trajectory scoring 54.2/100 nationally. Over the past five years, the district registered a 3.3% compound annual price growth alongside 5.2% rental growth, outpacing capital appreciation. Population expansion reached 1.1% during the same period. The area currently exhibits pre-cursor gentrification characteristics, suggesting infrastructure or amenity improvements may precede significant demographic shifts. These metrics indicate a rental-focused market where income generation exceeds property value gains, relevant for investors evaluating yield-driven strategies against capital growth potential in this Yorkshire location.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 2.5% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.2% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.1% per year
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What's changing in Castleford · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.2 points this month to 54/100, driven mainly by safety.
21 planning applications submitted in WF10 over the last six months, 1 change of use.
- Change of use of land to a single gypsy and traveller pitch, including siting of a caravan and associated outbuildings (retrospective).Apr 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Installation of double uPVC doors to existing arch opening to form infill front extensionJun 2026 · pending
- Discharge of conditions 25 (Foul and surface water drainage), 28 (Temporary drainage), 42 (Estate road detail), 56 (Public open space) and 63 (Turning head detail) fromapproved application 17/01991/S7301.Jun 2026 · Awaiting decision
Castleford (WF10) common questions
Is Castleford up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Castleford (WF10) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 54/100 (Strong), in the top 28% of districts nationally. The score is up 1.4 points over the last 12 months.
Is Castleford safe?
Castleford has a safety score of 49/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Castleford?
The average property price in Castleford (WF10) is £194k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.5% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Castleford?
The median monthly rent in Castleford (WF10) is £776 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Castleford?
Neighbouring postcode districts include York (YO51), York (YO61), Wetherby (LS22), Ripon (HG4). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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