Ings View Castleford, Wakefield
53 addresses across 1 postcode (WF10), about 240 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41802070.
- Energy: 50 homes have an energy certificate (C: 11, D: 38, E: 1).
- Flood: 9 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 A; 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 Castleford, about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Green, is about 700 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 51 to 56 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 53 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Tieve Tara, about 770 m (0.5 miles) away.
- People: About 230 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 45% of households owned their home and 13% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 114 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
50 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 49 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (28); Bungalow, end-terrace (21); House, detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (48); 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (49); owner-occupied (1).
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 A (100% of about 760 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)
- Land at Pemberton Drive, Castleford: up to 87 homes, not permissioned (180 m)
- Holy Cross Parochial Church The Mount, Airedale, Castleford, permissioned (340 m)
- Land at Saxon Way, Castleford: up to 242 homes, not permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- 41-49 Poplar Avenue (land At), Castleford: up to 7 homes, not permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- Depot,Austin Road,Castleford, permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- Wheldale Farm Cottages, Castleford: up to 4 homes, permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
- The New Airedale, Castleford, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 6 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 10 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 53 addresses are between 51 m and 56 m above sea level (54 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF10 3DX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Castleford 487,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Glasshoughton 109,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Pontefract Monkhill 229,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 45 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stansfield Drive Airedale | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Castleford Bus Station | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Fairburn Ings Newton Lane Parking | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | E.ON Drive Public Charging Station | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 27.3 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tieve Tara | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Airedale Pharmacy The Square | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Airedale Dental Practice | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Castleford & Normanton District Hospital | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Police station | Castleford Police Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | Payzone | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Green 2.2 ha | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 640 m² | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.7 ha | 260 m |
| Allotments | Fryston Quarry Allotments 3,150 m² | 1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 5.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Heald Wood | Wood | 840 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Toll Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Well Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Wheldale Basin | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Horselock Dale | Valley | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north |
| Willow Island | Island | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.7 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 51 | 53 |
2 of the street's 53 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford | Primary | 2–11 | 340 m | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Airedale Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Airedale Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Townville Academy | Primary | 3–7 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | Requires improvement (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Airedale Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | Requires improvement (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oyster Park Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 850 m (0.5 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 |
| Glasshoughton Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Castleford Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Castleford Park Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe @ The Hut Youth Hub and Community Centre WF10 3ET | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Local Honey WF10 3DL | Farmers/growers | 310 m | Exempt | |
| Airedale Full Day WF10 3FF | Other catering premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| Tesco WF10 3LW | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Euro Mini Market WF10 3JJ | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Orient Delight WF10 3JJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Greggs WF10 3JJ | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Post Office WF10 3JJ | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 13 Feb 2020 |
| Co Local WF10 3JJ | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Mr News N Booze WF10 3JJ | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 22 Sep 2026 |
| Mamma T's WF10 3JJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Sizzlers V Pronto WF10 3JJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Frystone Fish Bar/ Fryston Pizza and Kebab House WF10 3JJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 68 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Ings View (36); On or near Ruskin Close (32); On or near Ruskin Place (27); On or near Queens Park Close (14); On or near Stansfield Drive (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 45% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 22% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 49% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 39% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 70% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 73% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 13% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 43% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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
- WF10 3DX: 53 addresses of 54 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Wharfe Way · Ruskin Drive · Glaston Road · Ruskin Place · Swale Drive · Foss Walk · Nidd Drive · Ruskin Close · Stansfield Close · Stansfield Drive · Anglo Drive · Wharfe Way
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.