Area Report
Last updated 06 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Wakefield: a school rated Good 0.2 miles away, Castleford Rail Station 0.3 miles off, putting roughly 16 km² within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around WF10 4AH.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
4Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 10 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 17 schools in total
- IMD education decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Castleford Park Junior Academy (Good) — 0.2 mi
Is it safe?
42crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 42 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 30.1)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
5GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 5 GP, 4 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: INSPIRING RECOVERY - CASTLEFORD — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
Castleford Rail Station0.3 mi
30 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.01 mi
NestReach: ≈ 16 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
22green spaces
- 28.4 ha total
- largest park 5.7 ha (0.28 mi away)
Nearest: St Joseph's Roman Catholic Church — 0.0 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
18shops & libraries
- 16 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Iceland, Heron, Sainsburys, Aldi…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.2 mi
Nearest: Iceland Castleford — 0.2 mi
In Wakefield, 94% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (98% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 95% got their first preference (99% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Wakefield, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near WF10 4AH.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in WF10.
Average sold price by property type across the WF10 district, 2021–2026.
About WF10 4AH
WF10 4AH scores 66/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and green space — with Iceland Castleford 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WF10 4AH is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 2/10, ranked 5,341 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is low (IMD housing decile 8/10).
There are 17 schools within the typical catchment area, including 10 rated Good. The nearest school is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford, within a short walk.
There were 42 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 5 GP surgeries and 4 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is INSPIRING RECOVERY - CASTLEFORD, 0.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
