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| Crime Rate | High for a Yorkshire and the Humber town 43% above the national average. |
| Vibe | 🚶♀️ No Car Needed |
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The average house price in Castleford is £177,858, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Castleford house price trends over the last 30 years.
£177,858
£289,663
£105,590
£190,719
£143,906
Is Castleford a nice place to live?
Castleford is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+.
How safe is Castleford?
Castleford has a high crime rate for a Yorkshire and the Humber town, with around 107 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 43% above the national average, and 15% above the West Yorkshire average. The rate is adjusted for visitor and workday population.
What are the best schools in Castleford?
Castleford has 40 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding school is Castleford Academy. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Methley Primary School and Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford. Note: 5 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Castleford?
The majority of residents in Castleford identify as White (British) (92%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (94%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.