Lapwing Close, Allerton Bywater, Castleford
House prices, sold prices and local information for WF10 2GH.
At a glance
9 property sales on Lapwing Close, Allerton Bywater, Castleford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 17 Oct 2025. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £177,300. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Lapwing Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Lapwing Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all WF10 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 5 | £177,300 | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 4 | £165,125 | 26 Mar 2021 |
Sold prices on Lapwing Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10, Lapwing Close WF10 2GH | 17 Oct 2025 | £220,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 18, Lapwing Close WF10 2GH | 23 Jun 2025 | £180,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12, Lapwing Close WF10 2GH | 26 Mar 2021 | £175,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Lapwing Close WF10 2GH | 26 Mar 2021 | £190,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Lapwing Close WF10 2GH | 12 Jun 2020 | £200,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 14, Lapwing Close WF10 2GH | 27 Feb 2020 | £147,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 16, Lapwing Close WF10 2GH | 22 Jun 2018 | £145,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 16, Lapwing Close WF10 2GH | 22 Jun 2018 | £138,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 18, Lapwing Close WF10 2GH | 31 Mar 2017 | £147,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9, Lapwing Close WF10 2GH | 5 Sep 2016 | £190,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 20, Lapwing Close WF10 2GH | 27 Jun 2016 | £139,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 18, Lapwing Close | £147,500 (Mar 2017) → £180,000 (Jun 2025) | +22% over 8 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Lapwing Close
Crime
44 crimes were reported within about a mile of Lapwing Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 6 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Lapwing Close is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Middle River Aire catchment Flood alert area
- River Aire at Allerton Bywater Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Lapwing Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allerton Bywater Primary School 386 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Lady Elizabeth Hastings CofE Primary School 145 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Brigshaw High School 1,321 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Great Preston VC CofE Primary School 228 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Methley Primary School 459 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery 169 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| The Grange School 25 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–14 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy 401 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Castleford station 1.6 mi · 31 min walk
- Glasshoughton station 2.7 mi · 54 min walk
- East Garforth station 3.2 mi · 1 hr 4 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Allerton Bywater Ch (Leeds Road) 2 min walk
- Allerton Bywater Ch (adj, Leeds Road) 2 min walk
- Robinson Street (opp, Station Road) 2 min walk
- Vicars Terrace (Park Lane) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Nova Scotia Medical Cntr
22A Leeds Road, Allerton Bywater, Castleford · 0.3 mi - Riverside Medical Centre
Savile Road, Castleford · 1.3 mi - Health Care First Partnership
Pinfold Surgery, Pinfold Lane, Leeds · 1.3 mi - Kippax Hall Surgery
54 High Street, Kippax, Leeds · 1.5 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 6 of 10 · Crime: decile 4 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 74.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 13.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 12.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,165 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 22.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 64.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 13.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,834 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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