Watt Avenue, Allerton Bywater, Castleford
House prices, sold prices and local information for WF10 2FE.
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At a glance
9 property sales on Watt Avenue, Allerton Bywater, Castleford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 25 Apr 2025. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £237,500. Average sale prices rose from £197,500 in 2016 to £285,000 in 2025 (+44%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 44% detached, 33% terraced, 22% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Watt Avenue range from £172,000 to £345,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Watt Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Watt Avenue has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all WF10 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 11 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £237,500 | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Terraced | 3 | £245,000 | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £188,500 | 25 Apr 2025 |
Sold prices on Watt Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20, Watt Avenue WF10 2FE | 25 Apr 2025 | £205,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Watt Avenue WF10 2FE | 16 Apr 2025 | £305,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 10, Watt Avenue WF10 2FE | 31 Mar 2025 | £345,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 16, Watt Avenue WF10 2FE | 15 Nov 2019 | £235,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, Watt Avenue WF10 2FE | 29 Jun 2018 | £172,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 11, Watt Avenue WF10 2FE | 1 Jun 2018 | £175,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Watt Avenue WF10 2FE | 18 Dec 2017 | £195,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 14, Watt Avenue WF10 2FE | 28 Jul 2017 | £210,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Watt Avenue WF10 2FE | 8 Mar 2017 | £170,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 10, Watt Avenue WF10 2FE | 20 May 2016 | £195,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, Watt Avenue WF10 2FE | 15 Mar 2016 | £200,000 | Detached | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10, Watt Avenue | £195,000 (May 2016) → £345,000 (Mar 2025) | +77% over 9 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Watt Avenue
Crime
37 crimes were reported within about a mile of Watt Avenue 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).
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 6 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 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
Watt Avenue is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Middle River Aire catchment Flood alert area
- River Aire at Allerton Bywater Flood warning area
- River Aire at Allerton Ings, Barnsdale Road and Properties Flood warning area
- River Aire at Newton and Fairburn 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 Watt Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allerton Bywater Primary School 386 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Lady Elizabeth Hastings CofE Primary School 145 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery 169 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Brigshaw High School 1,321 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Great Preston VC CofE Primary School 228 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy 401 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| The Grange School 25 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–14 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Castleford Academy 1,480 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.4 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, shops and health
Train stations
- Castleford station 1.4 mi · 28 min walk
- Glasshoughton station 2.5 mi · 51 min walk
- East Garforth station 3.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Station Terrace (Station Road) 1 min walk
- Station Terrace (at, Station Road) 2 min walk
- Robinson Street (Station Road) 2 min walk
- Robinson Street (opp, Station Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Nova Scotia Medical Cntr
22A Leeds Road, Allerton Bywater, Castleford · 0.5 mi - Riverside Medical Centre
Savile Road, Castleford · 1.1 mi - Castleford Medical Practice
Welbeck Street, Castleford · 1.3 mi - Health Care First Partnership
Pinfold Surgery, Pinfold Lane, Leeds · 1.4 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Allerton Bywater Express · 0.3 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Castleford · 1.1 mi
- Spar Spar - Castleford · 1.1 mi
- Heron Heron Castleford · 1.3 mi
Pharmacies
- Allerton Bywater Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Well · 1.2 mi
- Friarwood Pharmacy Online · 1.2 mi
Dentists
- Armstrong Haire And Associates · 1.2 mi
- James Taylor And Partners · 1.3 mi
- Castleford Health Centre · 1.3 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open 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 | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 6 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
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.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 96% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 96% | 92% |
Share of homes across Leeds with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. 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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Who lives around Watt Avenue
Ethnic group
| Here | Leeds | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.1% | 79% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.9% | 5.6% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.2% | 9.7% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.2% | 2.3% |
Religion
| Here | Leeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 48% | 42.3% |
| No religion | 45.4% | 40.2% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | – |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 7.8% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0% | 1.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Leeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 84.2% |
| Born outside the UK | 3.9% | 15.8% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Leeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 27.9% | 34.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 21.5% | 18.3% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 16.6% | 12% |
| No qualifications | 15.9% | 18.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.2% | 9.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Other qualifications | 1.8% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Leeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.9% | 49.5% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 12.2% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Leeds | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 39.7% | 41.8% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 37.3% | 23.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 12.4% | 28.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 10.7% | 6.1% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Leeds.
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