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Local Housing, Amenity, and Demographics Data For WF105BW, wakefield

Summary

Sale Value Average is: £112,514

Average Price For Property Types
Terraced:
£108,180
Semi-Detatched:
£139,964
Flat:
£80,393
Detatched:
£203,879
Average Rental Price For Property Types
Room:
1
£451
Studio:
1
£457
One Bedroom:
1
£549
Two Bedrooms:
2
£663
Three Bedrooms:
3
£801
Four or More Bedrooms:
4
£1,130
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Making The Most Of Postcode Data Insights For WF105BW

Whether you're contemplating a move or simply want a better understanding of your current neighborhood, researching local data is a smart move.

Knowing average house prices and rental rates ensures you're making informed financial decisions. Understanding transport links saves time and frustration by revealing the best ways to get around. Crime statistics help you make safety-conscious choices, while insights into schools, amenities, and community life let you assess if the area truly matches your needs and lifestyle.

All this knowledge empowers you to either confidently make the move to somewhere new or gain a deeper appreciation for where you live.

WF105BW has had 61 transactions since the start of 2023. This is above the average sale count for the past year for postcodes across the UK. This points to a hot property market where there is both a lot of demand and a lot of sales going on. This means it might be worth holding off if a property in the area isnt perfect as you may find that a more suitable property swiftly comes to market.

Be aware though that the high demand that is implied by high sales could drive prices up and so you need to be careful to time the market correctly to not end up spending more than you intended. View our trend data for prices to get a better view into how quickly prices are rising in this market.

Trends

Trend data for WF105BW. Can give insight into potential future changes in house prices and can maybe help you snap up a bargain

Average Yearly Change In Prices

4.5%

Average using data from last 14 years

House Sales In Nearby Area

Demographic Data for WF105BW

Average Income

Average income data for an area is useful for giving an insight on earning potential after a move.

Average Income for WF105BW

£33,900

per year

Local Amenities in WF105BW

Availability of local amenities in an area can have a big impact on both the value of homes in the area as well as the quality of life for people who live there. Below you can find details on nearby points of interest in WF105BW

Local Schools

Often the quality of schools in the local area are a driving motivator for families with children to make a move.

School Name
Half Acres Primary Academy
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 559m
School Name
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1080m
School Name
Smawthorne Henry Moore Primary School, Castleford
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1122m
School Name
Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1238m
School Name
Castleford Academy
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
Yes
Ofsted Rating
outstanding
Distance 1256m
School Name
Castleford Park Junior Academy
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1315m
School Name
Glasshoughton Infant Academy
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 1567m
School Name
Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2081m
School Name
Ackton Pastures Primary Academy
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 2366m
School Name
Airedale Junior School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 4068m
School Name
Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 4390m
School Name
Airedale Infant School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 4704m
School Name
Allerton Bywater Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 4906m
School Name
St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
Yes
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 4960m
School Name
Airedale Academy
Type
secondary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
Yes
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 5106m
School Name
Featherstone All Saints CofE Academy
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 5396m
School Name
Oyster Park Primary Academy
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
requires improvement
Distance 5424m
School Name
Methley Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 5534m
School Name
Lady Elizabeth Hastings CofE Primary School
Type
primary
Has Nursery
No
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 5951m
School Name
Normanton Common Primary Academy
Type
primary
Has Nursery
Yes
Has 6th Form
No
Ofsted Rating
good
Distance 6132m

Local Train Stations

Nearby train station are hugely beneficial in staying connected and simplifying commutes. The nearest station is 4 minutes walk away from WF105BW

Station NameDistance To Station
Castleford Rail Station315m
Glasshoughton Rail Station2969m

Local Supermarkets

Nearby retail locations can make life far more convenient. There are 5 stores in a 5km radius of WF105BW

Brand

Store Name

Distance To Store

Aldi
Aldi Castleford
320m
Sainsburys Local
Sainsburys Smawthorne Lane Local
381m
Morrisons
Morrisons Whitwood Castleford
425m
Iceland
Iceland Castleford
842m
Heron
Heron Castleford
849m

Local Banking

Many banks have started to close branches but they are still often valuable resources to have local. There are 5 bank branches in a 5km radius of WF105BW

Bank

Branch Name

Distance To Branch

Virgin Money
Castleford
663m
Yorkshire Building Society
Castleford
665m
HSBC
Castleford
680m
Lloyds
Castleford
701m
Halifax
Castleford
733m

Uses data from: https://www.getthedata.com https://www.ons.gov.uk https://www.gov.scot