Fairfields Castleford, Wakefield
9 addresses across 2 postcodes (WF10), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41801323.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £198,250 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Wakefield costs £2,297 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Pontefract Monkhill, about 2.5 km (1.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Green, is about 560 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 42 to 44 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Tieve Tara, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 90% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 47 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £198,250 | £195,000 | £201,500 |
| 2006 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £167,500 | £167,500 | £167,500 |
| 2000 | 1 | £85,000 | £85,000 | £85,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £59,950 | £59,950 | £59,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug 2025 | 6 WF10 3LR | Detached | £201,500 | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | 5 WF10 3LR | Detached | £195,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2006 | 2 WF10 3LR | Detached | £170,000 | |
| 4 May 2005 | 5 WF10 3LR | Detached | £167,500 | |
| 26 May 2000 | 2 WF10 3LR | Detached | £85,000 | |
| 25 Apr 1997 | 6 WF10 3LR | Detached | £59,950 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 60 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (4). Built: 1991-1995 (2); 1983-1990 (1); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
Council tax
What each band costs in Wakefield in 2026-27: Band D £2,297 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,531 | £1,786 | £2,042 | £2,297 | £2,807 | £3,318 | £3,828 | £4,594 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (39% of about 640 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Depot,Austin Road,Castleford, permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- 41-49 Poplar Avenue (land At), Castleford: up to 7 homes, not permissioned (730 m (0.5 miles))
- Holy Cross Parochial Church The Mount, Airedale, Castleford, permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| WF10 3LR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| WF10 3RA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 42 m and 44 m above sea level (43 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF10 3LR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WF10 3RA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Pontefract Monkhill 229,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Glasshoughton 109,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Pontefract Tanshelf 99,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Windermere Road Airedale | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Pontefract Bus Station | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 28.5 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tieve Tara | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Airedale Pharmacy The Square | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Airedale Dental Practice | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Pontefract General Infirmary | 3.5 km (2.1 miles) |
| Police station | Castleford Police Station | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 310 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Green 2.2 ha | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 720 m² | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.0 ha | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Fryston Quarry Allotments 3,150 m² | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 2.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Ferrybridge Henge, a prehistoric enclosure, and two round barrows, a scheduled monument, 1.7 km (1 mile) south-east.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ferrybridge Henge, a prehistoric enclosure, and two round barrows | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Boundary cross on the corner of Ferrybridge Road and Stumpcross Lane | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Park Plantation | Wood | 320 m north-east |
| Fairy Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Ash and Dust Settling Ponds | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Willow Island | Island | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) east |
| Horselock Dale | Valley | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) north |
| Brotherton Marsh | Wetland | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 9 |
1 of the street's 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Wakefield: see them on the Wakefield page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airedale Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | Requires improvement (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oyster Park Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Airedale Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford | Primary | 2–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Airedale Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Townville Academy | Primary | 3–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Requires improvement (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ark Orchard Head Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Willow Green Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Local Convenience WF10 3NJ | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 3 Nov 2022 |
| Austin Road Stores WF10 3NW | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Vehicle crime | 11 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sussex Crescent (9); On or near Windermere Road (8); On or near Thompson Avenue (6); On or near Coniston Gardens (5); On or near Fairfields (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 38% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 90% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 60% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 41% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 26% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 68% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 53% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 28% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Coniston Drive · Kendal Gardens · Kendal Garth · Windermere Road · Kendal Croft · Mayors Walk · Coniston Gardens · Kendal Close · Thompson Avenue · Hillcrest Road · Sussex Crescent · Crewe Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.