About Allerton Bywater

Allerton Bywater is a village located in the Wakefield district of West Yorkshire, England. It lies within the WF10 postcode area and is situated near the River Aire, offering a peaceful rural setting. The village is known for its close proximity to the A638 road, which connects it to nearby towns such as Wakefield and Pontefract. Allerton Bywater has a small community with a mix of residential properties and local amenities, including a village hall and a pub. The surrounding countryside provides opportunities for walking and enjoying the natural landscape. The area has a long history, with evidence of settlement dating back to medieval times. It remains a quiet, accessible village with a strong sense of local identity.

School Ratings in Allerton Bywater

Allerton Bywater is served by 85 schools. A further 11 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Allerton Bywater

Property prices average £206K across the area, and terraced houses are the most common property type, typically selling for £131K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Allerton Bywater

Local crime rates sit higher than national averages. Shoplifting accounts for the highest share in Allerton Bywater, with 81 incidents logged in March 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Allerton Bywater

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Allerton Bywater falls within the mid-range nationally for overall deprivation. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Allerton Bywater

Most properties in Allerton Bywater can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 8,256 sales

Average Price £206K
£2K — £68.95M
Detached £259K 1,444
Semi £163K 3,077
Terraced £131K 3,211
Flat £94K 191

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

61 Primary
9 Secondary
15 Other
Allerton Bywater Primary School Primary Good 0.7 miles Lady Elizabeth Hastings CofE Primary School Primary Good 0.9 miles Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery Primary Good 1.1 miles Castleford Academy Secondary 1.3 miles St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford Primary 1.3 miles The Grange School 1.4 miles Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy Primary Good 1.4 miles Castleford Park Junior Academy Primary Good 1.4 miles Half Acres Primary Academy Primary 1.5 miles Brigshaw High School Secondary 1.5 miles Villages East Children's Centre 1.6 miles Great Preston VC CofE Primary School Primary Good 1.6 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Allerton Bywater IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Allerton Bywater in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.

Overall Deprivation
4/10
Income
4/10
Employment
4/10
Education
3/10
Health
3/10
Housing
7/10
Living Environment
6/10
11,374 Children (0-15) 19%
37,486 Working Age 64%
13,260 Older (60+) 23%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 39.7% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 21.7% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Allerton Bywater 554 crimes · March 2026

High Crime Area

Reported crime in Allerton Bywater is above the national average when measured per capita. Violence & sexual offences dominates the figures, a trend mirrored in many urban centres. Local policing teams work actively in the area, and community initiatives continue to address key concerns.

211 Violence & Sexual Offences
81 Shoplifting
66 Anti-Social Behaviour
51 Other Theft
34 Criminal Damage & Arson
28 Public Order
21 Burglary
18 Other Crime
17 Drugs
14 Vehicle Crime
7 Robbery
4 Bicycle Theft
2 Weapons
Local Policing
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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Castleford Train Station 1.5 miles
Glasshoughton Train Station 2.3 miles
East Garforth Train Station 3.4 miles
Woodlesford Train Station 3.8 miles
Pontefract Monkhill Train Station 3.8 miles
Garforth Train Station 3.9 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Ledston 0.9 miles Lower Mickletown 1.2 miles Castleford 1.2 miles Great Preston 1.8 miles Red Hill 1.8 miles New Fryston 1.9 miles Mickletown 1.9 miles Ledston Luck 1.9 miles Cutsyke 1.9 miles Wheldale 2 miles Methley 2 miles Kippax 2 miles

Local Government

District Wakefield
Ward Castleford Central and Glasshoughton
Constituency Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford
Parish Wakefield, unparished area
Region Yorkshire and The Humber

Streets in WF10 30 shown View all streets

Acacia Close 2 Acacia Drive 2 Ackton Pasture Lane 2 Aintree Court 1 Aire Terrace 1 Aire Valley Mount 1 Airedale Drive 2 Airedale Road 2 Aketon Croft 1 Aketon Drive 1 Aketon Road 11 Albion Street 5 Alpine Court 1 Altofts Lane 2 Amberwood Avenue 1 Ambler Street 3 Ambleside Road 1 Andersen Court 1 Archer Street 1 Armitage Street 1 Arnall Street 1 Arnside Close 1 Arnside Crescent 3 Arrow Lane 1 Ascot Drive 1 Ashlar Grove 1 Ashley Mews 1 Ashton Road 1 Ashton Road Backs 1 Ashton Street 1

Postcodes in WF10 50 shown View all postcodes

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