Introduction
In this section, we take a look at demographic data for the people who live in the Castleford Central and Glasshoughton ward WF10 4QD postcode area. We ask who they are, what jobs they have, what their religious beliefs are, and how they live.
This demographic data for WF10 4QD is useful to both individuals and organisations. People moving house to Castleford Central and Glasshoughton may wish to research the new neighbourhood before they take the plunge. Businesses and organisations can use demographic information for market research purposes. Charities and non-profit organisations may find the information useful to determine who lives in the postcode area.
People
Age Breakdown
Analysis of the data shows that there is a total population size of 2 people (residents) living here, of which 50% are recorded on official sources as male, and 50% female; women outnumber men in Castleford Central and Glasshoughton.
There are 2 households recorded on the 2011 Census, although it is worth noting that there may have been more houses built and/or more households moved into the WF10 4QD postcode area since the last census.
| 0-16 | 17% |
| 17-30 | 16% |
| 31-45 | 18% |
| 46-60 | 24% |
| 61-75 | 19% |
| 75-90 | 5% |
Household Breakdown
Analysis of the data shows that there is a total population size of 2 people (residents) living here, of which 50% are recorded on official sources as male, and 50% female; women outnumber men in Castleford Central and Glasshoughton.
There are 2 households recorded on the 2011 Census, although it is worth noting that there may have been more houses built and/or more households moved into the WF10 4QD postcode area since the last census.
| Total households | 2 |
| Population | 2 |
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
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Social Grades
The social grade of people in Castleford Central and Glasshoughton is the socio-economic classification used by the Market Research and Marketing Industries, most often in the analysis of spending habits and consumer attitudes. Originally developed by the National Readership Survey to classify their readership, they are used by many organisations and companies for market research.
Classifications for social grades are based on the occupation of the head of the household. [Click to show]:
| AB | 11.9% |
| C1 | 26.3% |
| C2 | 27.7% |
| DE | 34% |
Ethnic Groups
The population of WF10 4QD identifies themselves as 99% white, 0% mixed, 0% Asian, and 0% black.
There are more people classed as 'white' in Wakefield than the UK-wide average, which the Census 2011 recorded at 87.1%.
The breakdown of ethnicity for WF10 4QD is not uncommon when compared to other areas also classed as ' Urban with City and Town'.
Show a [full breakdown] of the ethnic groups.
Urban with City and Town| White | 99% |
| Mixed | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Black | 0% |
| Other | 0% |
Marital Status
In 2016 the ONS recorded 24.1 million people in England and Wales where were married. In WF10 4QD, 57% of residents aged 16 and over are married, compared to the UK average of 50.9%.
These marital status statistics for people in Castleford Central and Glasshoughton include census data for people aged 16 or over (excluding 16-18 year olds in education).
| Single | 28% |
| Married | 57% |
| Other | 14% |
General Health
Population general health is a self-assessment of a person's general state of health. In the 2011 Census people in the WF10 4QD postcode area were asked whether their health was very good, good, fair, bad or very bad.
People in Castleford Central and Glasshoughton were asked to give their current state of health at the time of asking, not based on their health over a specific period of time.
| Very Good | 42.7% |
| Good | 34% |
| Fair | 15.5% |
| Poor | 6% |
| Very Poor | 1.7% |
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Education and Work
Occupation
What type of jobs do people in Castleford Central and Glasshoughton do? Residents of WF10 4QD who were aged between 16 and 74 were asked their main occupation for the Census 2011.
Across the UK, 30.4% of people are managers, directors and professionals. This compares to 18% of the workforce in WF10 4QD.
15% of workers in WF10 4QD are in elementary occupations, compared to a national average of 11.6.
| Managerial & Directors | 7.8% |
| Professionals | 10.2% |
| Associate Professionals | 9.6% |
| Admin & Secretarial | 12.4% |
| Skilled Trades | 14.1% |
| Caring, Leisure & Service | 10.2% |
| Sales & Customer Services | 10.4% |
| Plant & Machine Operatives | 10.3% |
| Elementary Occupations | 15% |
Household Income
Whilst the UK's households bring in an average of £39,468 each year, households in WF10 4QD take home £36,920, which is 2% lower than the UK average.
In 2017, the ONS found that median workplace-based earnings in predominantly urban areas (excluding London) were £22,900 while predominantly rural areas were slightly lower at £21,400.
| IncomeAverage Weekly | AnnuallyAverage Salary | WakefieldRegional Area | UKAll of UK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average income | £ 710 | £36,920 | £34,268 | £39,468 |
| Upper average | £810 | £42,120 | £39,000 | £44,980 |
| Upper average | £630 | £32,760 | £30,108 | £34,684 |
Unemployment Rates
As of May-July 2018, the ONS recorded the UK's unemployment rate at 4%. The unemployment rate of WF10 4QD was recorded as being 4.5% , which is higher than the UK average.
4.9% are classed as being students in full-time education. The remaining 90.6% of people in WF10 4QD are in work.
| Working | 90.6% |
| Unemployed | 4.5% |
| Students | 4.9% |
