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Area guide · West Yorkshire

Living in Castleford

A snapshot of life in Castleford, Yorkshire and the Humber — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Castleford is a town in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber with a population of 45,363. The average house price is £209,081 and the overall crime rate is 108.4 per 1,000 residents.

Where Castleford ranks

Population

45,363

Avg House Price

£209,081

Crime Rate

108.4/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

76.9%

Avg Download Speed

464 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£30,276

Median Age

41.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Castleford's detached homes (£297,937) command roughly 2.8× the price of a flat (£106,662).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Castleford prices have risen 37% over the last 9 years (£152,260 → £209,081).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£297,937£295,000125
Semi-Detached£192,080£190,000287
Terraced£150,109£140,000286
Flat£106,662£107,00017

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Castleford is 108.4 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Castleford: violent crime (45% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

76.9% of 15 schools (13 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools15
Primary13
Secondary2
% Top two bands76.9%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Ackton Pastures Primary AcademyPrimaryGood
Airedale AcademySecondaryRequires improvement
Airedale Infant AcademyPrimaryGood
Airedale Junior AcademyPrimaryGood
Castleford AcademySecondaryNo rating available
Castleford Park Junior AcademyPrimaryGood
Castleford Three Lane Ends AcademyPrimaryGood
Castleford Wheldon Infant School and NurseryPrimaryNo rating available
Fairburn View Primary School, CastlefordPrimaryGood
Glasshoughton Infant AcademyPrimaryGood
Half Acres Primary AcademyPrimaryGood
Oyster Park Primary AcademyPrimaryRequires improvement
Smawthorne Henry Moore AcademyPrimaryGood
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School CastlefordPrimaryGood
Townville AcademyPrimaryRequires improvement

Broadband & Connectivity

Castleford averages 464 Mbps — 364% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Castleford homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 64% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score70.9
% Rated C or Above64%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,132

Demographics & Economy

Population45,363
Median Age41.5
Median Household Income£30,276
Employment Rate57%
Owner Occupied59.8%
Degree-Level Qualified29.5%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Castleford?
The average house price in Castleford is £209,081 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Castleford?
The most affordable entry point in Castleford is a flat, with an average price of £106,662.
Is Castleford a safe place to live?
Castleford has a recorded crime rate of 108.4 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Castleford?
Castleford has 15 schools in total, with 76.9% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Castleford?
Average broadband download speeds in Castleford are around 464 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 96.5% of premises.
How big is Castleford?
Castleford is a settlement in West Yorkshire with a population of approximately 45,363.

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