Castleford, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Castleford is a mid-size city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 60,509. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

3.2 /5.0

B Good

60,509 Population 463/sq mi density

49 ft Elevation 15 meters

50°F Avg Temperature 10°C

45.8 in Annual Rain

Europe / London Timezone

$43,688 Median Income

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.1 / 5.0

$43,688 median income, 4.9% unemployment

Affordability

3.5 / 5.0

$247,510 home value, $1,092/mo rent

C+

Education

2.9 / 5.0

24.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population60,509

Median Age41.5 yrs

Density463/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Largest GroupWhite 5%

Veterans4.1%

Economy

Median Income$43,688

Per Capita$43,688

Unemployment4.9%

Housing

Home Value$247,510

Rent$1,092

Ownership63.4%

Housing Units24,204

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)

Rain45.8 in/yr

Sunny Days207/yr

Elevation49 ft (15 m)

Education

C+

Bachelor's+24.3%

High School+40.6%

Community

Population	60,509
Population Density	463 / sq mi
Elevation	49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates	53.7259°, -1.3626°
Timezone	Europe/London
Country	🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / Province	England
Average Temperature	50°F (10°C)
January Average	40°F (5°C)
July Average	59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation	45.8 inches (1,163 mm)
Annual Snowfall	14.1 inches (36 cm)
Median Household Income	$43,688
Median Age	41.5 years

About Castleford

Castleford is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 60,509. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Castleford has a population of 60,509 with a density of 463 people per square mile, spread across 130.7 square miles. The median age is 41.5 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.8% female and 49.2% male. The city is predominantly White (5.2%), with 4.7% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 93.8% of residents. 4.1% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 6.6% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

60,509

Total Population

463

People / sq mi

41.5yrs

Median Age

7% above United Kingdom avg

130.7mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%

Female 50.8%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 93.8%

19% above United Kingdom avg

Other Languages 6.2%

Social Characteristics

Castleford vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Castleford is $43,688, which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,688 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $840, 41% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 5,506 business establishments. 22.5% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Castleford vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income	$43,688
	42% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income	$43,688
Avg Weekly Wage	$840

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	4.9%
	36% above United Kingdom avg

Establishments (County)	5,506

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone	56.0%
Public Transit	4.8%
Work from Home	22.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Castleford is $247,510, 12% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,092 (6% below the national average of $1,163). 63.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 24,204 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$247,510
	12% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,092
	6% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	63.4%
Owner-Occupied	63.4%
Renter-Occupied	36.6%
Housing Units	24,204

Property Tax

Climate in Castleford

Castleford has an average annual temperature of 9.9°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.6°C), the coldest is Jan (3.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 803 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	3.5°C / 38°F	-3.6° / 11.3°	53.5
Feb	5.4°C / 42°F	-2.6° / 14°	63.9
Mar	6.4°C / 44°F	-2.3° / 16.4°	55.2
Apr	7.9°C / 46°F	-1.5° / 18.5°	36.1
May	11.7°C / 53°F	2.9° / 21.5°	57.5
Jun	14.7°C / 58°F	5.8° / 26°	68.1
Jul	16.6°C / 62°F	8.1° / 28.6°	78.3
Aug	16.4°C / 62°F	7.9° / 26.8°	54.4
Sep	14°C / 57°F	4.6° / 24.7°	72.6
Oct	10.4°C / 51°F	2.1° / 18.4°	103.9
Nov	6.7°C / 44°F	-1.8° / 14.4°	74.6
Dec	4.7°C / 40°F	-2.6° / 12.1°	85.2

Castleford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)

Annual Average	50.1°F
	7% below United Kingdom avg
January Average	40°F (5°C)
July Average	59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days	207 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	49 ft (15 m)
Area	130.7 sq mi (338.6 km²)
Population Density	463/sq mi
Coordinates	53.7259°N, 1.3626°W
Timezone	Europe/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.8"

21% above United Kingdom avg

Snowfall 14.1"

Wettest Month (Dec) 2.80"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

46 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Feb 27, 2008	1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom	M4.8	77 km
Sep 22, 2002	2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom	M4.8	144 km
Oct 21, 2002	1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom	M4.3	63 km
Oct 28, 2001	5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom	M4.2	104 km
Jun 9, 2018	7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom	M4.1	94 km
Oct 24, 2002	2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom	M3.8	60 km
Mar 7, 1996	3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom	M3.8	140 km
Jan 28, 2015	2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom	M3.8	119 km
Oct 21, 2002	0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom	M3.7	51 km
Apr 28, 2009	3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom	M3.7	119 km
Jan 3, 2011	5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom	M3.6	53 km
Feb 8, 1990	2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom	M3.6	67 km
May 30, 2022	2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom	M3.6	126 km
Apr 18, 2014	3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom	M3.5	119 km
Oct 22, 2002	0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom	M3.5	59 km
Feb 29, 2004	0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom	M3.4	46 km
Jan 21, 1999	4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom	M3.3	127 km
Feb 20, 1995	England, United Kingdom	M3.3	98 km
Mar 4, 1990	2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom	M3.3	108 km
Oct 23, 2002	0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom	M3.3	59 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (5°C)	2.7 in
February	39°F (4°C)	1.9 in	Coldest
March	42°F (6°C)	2.2 in
April	46°F (8°C)	2.0 in
May	52°F (11°C)	2.0 in
June	57°F (14°C)	2.3 in
July	59°F (15°C)	1.8 in	Driest
August	61°F (16°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
September	56°F (13°C)	2.2 in
October	50°F (10°C)	2.4 in
November	44°F (6°C)	2.4 in
December	40°F (5°C)	2.8 in	Wettest

Castleford has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 39°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (1.8").

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24.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 28% below the national average of 33.7%. 40.6% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	24.3%
	28% below United Kingdom avg
High School+	40.6%

C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density	463/sq mi
Total Area	130.7 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone	56.0%
Public Transit	4.8%
Work from Home	22.5%

Schools in Castleford

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Castleford Academy	—	—	—	—
Glasshoughton Infant Academy	—	—	—	—
Castleford Park Junior Academy	—	—	—	—
Ackton Pastures Primary Academy	—	—	—	—
Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy	—	—	—	—
Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery	—	—	—	—
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School	—	—	—	—
Half Acres Primary Academy	—	—	—	—
Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy	—	—	—	—

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Radio Stations near Castleford

39 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Heart South Wales	adult contemporary, pop	MP3 128 kbps
Capital FM Cymru	bilingual, contemporary	AAC 48 kbps
BBC Radio Wales (128k)	music, news	UNKNOWN
HearMe - Classic Hard Rock	classic hard rock	MP3
BBC Radio Cymru (128k)	entertainment, music	UNKNOWN
Rotherham Radio	—	MP3 128 kbps
Nation Radio Wales	contemporary	AAC+ 48 kbps
Leeds Student Radio	student radio	MP3 192 kbps
SD Radio	dance, dnb	MP3 128 kbps
News Radio UK	information, news	AAC
ARP Radio	dub, dub techno	MP3 320 kbps
The British Home Front Radio Service	—	MP3 128 kbps
Rother Radio (Rotherham & Sheffield)	—	MP3 128 kbps
Yo1 Radio	—	MP3 192 kbps
broradio	community radio, local news	MP3 128 kbps
Past Perfect Radio	20s	AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Camarthenshire	local news, pop music	MP3 128 kbps
BBC Radio Cymru 2 (128k)	music, news	UNKNOWN
Heart North Wales	local news, music	MP3 128 kbps
University Radio York	—	MP3 48 kbps
Hear Me - top pop	pop, pop music	MP3
Heart West Wales	commercial, pop	MP3 128 kbps
HearMe - trance	trance	MP3
Jorvik Radio	—	AAC 320 kbps
Harrogate Hospital Radio	classic hits, hospital radio	MP3
Phoenix Radio	2000s, 2010s	MP3 192 kbps
HWD Hospital Radio	—	AAC+ 112 kbps
Tempo 107.4 FM	—	MP3 128 kbps
Powerhouse Radio	christian, christian contemporary	MP3
SMILE RADIO	—	MP3 128 kbps
Rhubarb Radio	local radio, music	MP3 160 kbps
Drystone Radio	—	MP3
Revolution Radio Online	—	AAC 320 kbps
Doncaster Radio	—	MP3 192 kbps
Sine FM	—	MP3
North Derbyshire Radio	classic hits, hits	MP3 192 kbps
Sheffield Live!	community radio, sheffield	MP3 128 kbps
Mondo Radio	community radio, variety	MP3 96 kbps
Dragon Radio	pop	MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Castleford

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Abbey House Museum
Ashworth Barracks Victoria Cross Museum
Cannon Hall
Castleford Forum Museum
Cawthorne Victoria Jubilee Museum
Colton Medieval Village
Cooper Art Gallery
Cusworth Hall
Danum Gallery, Library and Museum
De Morgan Museum
Elsecar Heritage Centre
Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre
Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Museum
Leeds City Museum
Leeds Industrial Museum
Leeds Museums Discovery Centre
M&S Company Archive: Marks in Time
Maurice Dobson Museum
Mental Health Muesum
Middleton Railway Museum
Pontefract Museum
Royal Armouries
Temple Newsam House
Thackray Medical Museum
Wagon Hoist Mini Musem
Wakefield Museum
West Yorkshire History Centre
Worsbrough Mill Museum
Wortley Top Forge
Yorkshire Cricket Museum

Libraries in Castleford

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Acomb Library		0.0
Armley One Stop Centre		0.0
Askern Community Library		0.0
Beeston Library		0.0
Beeston Library		0.0
Belle Isle Library		0.0
Belle Isle Library		0.0
Boston Spa Library		0.0
Brotherton Library		0.0
Castleford Library		0.0
Chapel Allerton Public Library		0.0
Chapel Allerton Public Library		0.0
Chapeltown Library		0.0
Chapeltown Library		0.0
Compton Centre Library		0.0
Compton Centre Library		0.0
Conisbrough Community Library		0.0
Copmanthorpe Library		0.0
Crossgates Library		0.0
Cudworth Library		0.0
Darfield Library		0.0
Dewsbury Road Library		0.0
Dewsbury Road Library		0.0
Dodworth Library		0.0
Edward Boyle Library		0.0
Featherstone Library and Community Centre		0.0
Garforth Library & One Stop Centre		0.0
Halton Library		0.0
Health Sciences Library		0.0
Hemsworth Library		0.0
Holt Park Library		0.0
Holt Park Library		0.0
Horbury Library		0.0
Hoyland Library		0.0
Hunslet Library		0.0
Kippax Library		0.0
Laidlaw Library		0.0
Leeds Central Library		0.0
Leeds Central Library		0.0
Leeds Conservatoire Library		0.0
Leeds Conservatoire Library		0.0
Library and Community Hub		0.0
Library and Community Hub		0.0
Library@The Lightbox		0.0
Mapplewell and Staincross Library		0.0
Methely Library		0.0
Mexborough Library		0.0
Middleton Library		0.0
Middleton Library		0.0
Mini library		0.0
Mini library		0.0
Moor Allerton Library		0.0
Morley Library		0.0
Morley Library		0.0
Normanton Library		0.0
Oakwood Library		0.0
Oakwood Library		0.0
Polish Library		0.0
Pontefract Library		0.0
Richmond Hill Rec Hall & library		0.0
Rothwell Library		0.0
Rothwell Library		0.0
Rothwell Library		0.0
Royston Library		0.0
Sandal Library		0.0
Scholes library		0.0
Seacroft Library		0.0
Seacroft Library		0.0
Shadwell Independent Library		0.0
Sherburn-in-Elmet Library		0.0
South Elmsall Library		0.0
Sprotbrough Community Library		0.0
St James's Hospital Library		0.0
Stanley Library		0.0
Stocksbridge Library		0.0
Swinton Community Library		0.0
Tadcaster Library		0.0
The British Library Document Supply Centre		0.0
The Leeds Library		0.0
The Leeds Library		0.0
Upton Library		0.0
Valley Gardens Pop Up Library		0.0
Wakefield One		0.0
Walton Community Library		0.0
Warmsworth Library		0.0
Wath upon Dearne Community Library		0.0
Wetherby Library		0.0
Whinmoor Library		0.0
Wombwell Library		0.0
Worsbrough Library		0.0

Farmers Markets in Castleford

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Barnsley Markets
Castleford Market Hall
Corn Exchange
Doncaster Market
Fish Market
Goose Hill Market
Hoyland Market
Indoor Market
Leeds Kirkgate Market (Indoor)
Leeds Kirkgate Market (Outdoor)
Meat And Fish Market
Mexborough Market
Morley Market
Ossett Market Place
Ossett Outdoor and Flea Market
Outdoor Market
Pontefract Market Hall
Pontefract Outdoor Market
South Elmsall Market

Hotels in Castleford

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Premier Inn

Restaurants in Castleford

20 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ASK Italian

Battye's Fish and Chips

Bella Italia

Bella Pizzeria

Birchwood Farm

Frankie & Benny's

Frydays

Joy Bangla

Mattia 50's Diner

Michele's Bistro

Nando's

New Eastern Court

PizzaExpress

Red Chilli

Smokey Boys

TGI Fridays

The Alpine Kitchen

The Winding Wheel

Thyme Bar & Grill

Yusuf's Spice Lounge

Cafes in Castleford

39 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Asda Café

Bakers + Baristas

Blue Cup Cafe

Breakfast at Tracy's

Bridge Street Cafe

Busy Lizzies

Cafe Vida

Carousel Cafe

Carvery Cafe

Chef's Cafe

Coffee Boy

Costa

Cutsyke Cafe

Deli-licious

Dig Inn

Flavours

Gourmet Coffee Bar

Judy's Cafe

Katy's Kitchen

KC's Kitchen

Luncheon Club

Mango Bean

Market Cafe

Market Kitchen

Pop In Cafe

Queens Mill Tea Rooms

Recent Beans

Revs

Rockello

Scufflers

Starbucks

Tartan Coffee Lounge

The New Primrose Cafe

The Old Coffee Mill

The Soup Kitchen

Treats Cafe

Volcano Falls Café

Cinemas in Castleford

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vue

Theme Parks in Castleford

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Diggerland Yorkshire

Clinics in Castleford

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Breast Screening

Dentists in Castleford

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Armstrong & Haire

Bupa Dental Care

Veterinaries in Castleford

4 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chantry Vets

Greenwood & Brown

Vets4Pets

Train Stations in Castleford

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castleford

Glasshoughton

Bus Stations in Castleford

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castleford Bus Station

Gas Stations in Castleford

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Applegreen

Asda

Esso

GB #570082124

Glasshoughton Service Station

Riverside Filling Station

Savile Road Service Station

Banks in Castleford

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Halifax

HSBC UK

Lloyds Bank

Santander

Virgin Money

Yorkshire Building Society

Shopping Malls in Castleford

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carlton Lanes Shopping Centre

Gyms in Castleford

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JD Gyms

Neo Shoot

Breweries in Castleford

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Acorn Brewery
Anthology Brewing Company
Anthology Brewing Company
Arthington Brewery (area)
Arthington Brewery (area)
Bosun's Brewery
Chin Chin Brewing Company
Crooked Brewery
DMC Brewery
DMC Brewery
Frisky Bear Brewing Co
Frisky Bear Brewing Co
HB Clark And Co Ltd
Hilltop Brewery Tap
Horbury Ales
Jolly Boys' Brewery
Kirkstall Brewery
Leeds Brewery
Leeds Brewery
Legitimate Industries
Legitimate Industries
Luddite Brewing Co
Meanwood Brewery
Meanwood Brewery
Morton Collins Brewing Co
Nailmaker Brewing
Northern Monk - Sydenham Road
Northern Monk Refectory LDS
Northern Monk Refectory LDS
Ossett Brewery
Pig Love Brewery
Pig Love Brewery
Ridgeside Brewery
Rudgate Brewery
Springwell - North Brewing Co
Springwell - North Brewing Co
Tarn 51
Tartarus Beers
The Old Flax Store
Thomas Fawcett
Tigertops Brewery
Wetherby Brew Co
Wilde Child Brewing Co
Wilde Child Brewing Co

Stadiums & Teams in Castleford

Team	League	Division

Airports Near Castleford

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Leeds Bradford Airport	LBA	Large Airport
Leeds East Airport	—	Medium Airport
RAF Leeming	—	Medium Airport
RAF Topcliffe	—	Medium Airport
Acaster Malbis Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Askern Airfield	—	Small Airport
Bagby Thirsk Airfield	—	Small Airport
Bankwood Farm Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Baxby-Husthwaite Airfield	—	Small Airport
Beeches Farm Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Birchwood Lodge Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Birds Edge Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Boon Hill Farm Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Breighton Airfield	—	Small Airport
Bridge Cottage Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Burn Airfield	—	Small Airport
Butterfield Farm Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Calton Moor Airfield	—	Small Airport
Camphill Airfield	—	Small Airport
Caunton Airfield	—	Small Airport
Cliffe Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Coal Aston Airfield	—	Small Airport
Croft Farm Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Crosland Moor Airfield	—	Small Airport
Darlton Gliding Club	—	Small Airport
Dishforth Village Airfield	—	Small Airport
Elvington Airfield	—	Small Airport
Felixkirk Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Finningley Village Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Forwood Farm Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Full Sutton Airfield	—	Small Airport
Garforth Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Gilrudding Grange Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Glebe Farm Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Grange Farm Private Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Grove Farm Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Haxey Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Hazlewood Gallop / Tadcaster Airfield	—	Small Airport
Headon Microlight Airfield	—	Small Airport
Holly Meadow Farm Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Howden Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Hutton Grange Farm Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Ings Farm Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Jericho Farm Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Lodge Field House Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Low Moor Farm Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Lower Park Farm Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Melrose Farm Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Netherthorpe Airfield	—	Small Airport
Newgate Farm Airstrip	—	Small Airport

Post Offices in Castleford

6 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Airedale Post Office
Castleford Post Office
Churchfield Lane Post Office
Cutsyke Post Office
Half Acres Post Office
Wood Lane Post Office

Treatment Centers in Castleford

8 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
AshField Medical Clinic
BUPA
Cygnet Pindar Rehabilitation Centre
Leeds Private Trichology Clinic
Maywa Clinic
St George's Medical Centre
The Whitehall Clinic
Woodsley Road Health Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Castleford

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
All Saints
All Saints Church
Castleford Christadelphian Hall
Castleford Spiritualist Church
Christ Church United Reformed
Christchurch
Cutsyke Christian Church
Smawthorne Community Church
St Joseph's Catholic Church
St Michaels and All Angels Church
St Pauls
The Salvation Army Citadel
Trinity Methodist Church

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UFO Sightings

Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database

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Quick Facts

Timezone

Europe/London

Things to See Near Castleford

43 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (8)

• Ferrybridge Henge
• Ice house (remains)
• moat
• moat
• Roman Bathhouse
+ 3 more

🏰 Castles (2)

• Pontefract Castle
• Rothwell Castle Ruins

🖼️ Galleries (6)

• Burley Banksy Art
• Emett Machine Exhibition
• Kingswear Gallery
• Leeds Art Gallery
• Little Smeaton Art Gallery
+ 1 more

⛰️ Peaks (7)

• Betteras Hill
• Brandy Carr Hill
• Cold Hill
• Dog Kennel Hill
• Dunstan Hills
+ 2 more

🏛️ Ruins (19)

• Chapel
• Constable's Tower
• Dame Mary Bolles Water Tower
• Gascoigne Tower
• Hall
+ 14 more

🎢 Theme Parks (1)

• Go Ape - Treetop Adventure

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital	London
Population	66,488,991
Area	244,820 km²
GDP (USD)	$3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita	$49,944
HDI	0.940
Life expectancy	81.2 years
Internet users	96.3%
Urban population	83.2%
Currency	GBP (Pound)
Languages	English
Calling code	+44
TLD	.uk
Driving side	left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date	Holiday	Local Name
Jan 1	New Year's Day	New Year's Day
Jan 2	2 January	2 January
Mar 17	Saint Patrick's Day	Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3	Good Friday	Good Friday
Apr 6	Easter Monday	Easter Monday
May 4	Early May Bank Holiday	Early May Bank Holiday
May 25	Spring Bank Holiday	Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15	World Cup Bank Holiday	World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13	Battle of the Boyne	Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3	Summer Bank Holiday	Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31	Summer Bank Holiday	Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30	Saint Andrew's Day	Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25	Christmas Day	Christmas Day
Dec 28	St. Stephen's Day	Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Castleford

What is the population of Castleford?

Castleford has a population of 60,509 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 463 people per square mile, spread across 130.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.8% female and 49.2% male.

Is Castleford expensive to live in?

The median household income is $43,688, 42% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $247,510 (12% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,092 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Castleford?

Castleford has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 207 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 45.8 inches, with 14.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Castleford?

Castleford has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $840. There are 5,506 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Castleford?

The median home value in Castleford is $247,510. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,092. The homeownership rate is 63.4%.

How are the schools in Castleford?

24.3% of adults in Castleford hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 40.6% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Castleford?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Castleford is 5.2% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 4.7% Asian. 93.8% of residents speak only English at home. 4.1% of the population are military veterans. 6.6% of residents have a disability.

Nearby Cities

Methley, ENG 1,184 pop · 1.7 mi Kippax, ENG 15,965 pop · 2.9 mi Pontefract, ENG 44,710 pop · 3.2 mi Featherstone, ENG 11,060 pop · 3.4 mi Ferrybridge, ENG 1,491 pop · 3.6 mi Swillington, ENG 3,088 pop · 3.7 mi Byram, ENG 1,406 pop · 4.1 mi Sharlston, ENG 4,028 pop · 4.4 mi Knottingley, ENG 13,804 pop · 4.5 mi Garforth, ENG 14,838 pop · 4.6 mi Darrington, ENG 1,182 pop · 5.2 mi Low Ackworth, ENG 1,500 pop · 5.5 mi Lofthouse, ENG 23,458 pop · 5.5 mi Crofton, ENG 5,258 pop · 5.5 mi

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