Is Castleford a nice area?

Castleford has been named in the top ten worst towns and cities to live in England, with “horrible” Huddersfield topping the list. Huddersfield received 50 per cent more votes than the town in the second spot, and was slated by voters for being “unclean”, “rough” and “chavvy”.

What’s the worst place to live in the UK?

The top 10 ‘worst places to live in the UK 2021 have been…

• Halifax.
• Torquay.
• Jaywick.
• Luton.
• Wakefield.
• Hull.
• Bradford.
• Liverpool.

Why is Castleford called Castleford?

Castleford’s history dates back to Roman times, archaeological evidence points to modern day Castleford being built upon a Roman army settlement which was called Lagentium (thought to mean ‘The Place of the Swordsmen’).

What’s it like to live in Selby?

Selby scored particularly well for low anxiety levels, life satisfaction, population density, rainfall and housing affordability, said Halifax. Selby Abbey. “The Selby district is a great place because we’ve got a fantastic mix of market towns and picturesque villages.

Is Rothwell nice?

The market town has become a popular spot with families, young professionals and everyone in between. The community feel in Rothwell is something to be admired, whilst the easy transport links and range of convenient amenities are drawing people to the area.

What is the ugliest town in the UK?

Hemel Hempstead in Hertfordshire has been voted the “ugliest” town in Britain. Completing the top three in the line-up are Luton in Bedfordshire and Slough in Berkshire. All the places were chosen by the public for their unattractive architecture and unappealing town centres.

How safe is Castleford?

Castleford is the third most dangerous medium-sized town in West Yorkshire, and is among the top 20 most dangerous overall out of West Yorkshire’s 121 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Castleford in 2020 was 120 crimes per 1,000 people.

Does Castleford have a castle?

Lagentium or Legiolum was the Roman name for the fort and surrounding civilian settlement which was built around the year 74 by the Roman Empire. The English town of Castleford, West Yorkshire, is now built on what was the fort….

Why is Wakefield a bad place?

The worst neighbourhoods are also scattered in various spots around the city and include places like Lupset, Alverthorpe, Kirkhamgate and the Humber. The crime rate in Wakefield is quite high; higher than the national average. Criminal damage and arson are the third most prevalent crimes in Wakefield.

Where is Castleford and where is it located?

It is located north east of Wakefield, north of Pontefract and south east of Leeds. Castleford is the largest town in the Wakefield District after Wakefield itself. The town is the site of a Roman settlement.

How many wards are there in Castleford?

Castleford is now controlled by Wakefield Council. Three electoral wards cover the town: Airedale and Ferry Fryston; Altofts and Whitwood; and Castleford Central and Glasshoughton.

When did Castleford become an unparished area?

Following the Local Government Act 1972, the municipal borough was abolished on 1 April 1974, it then became an unparished area of the City of Wakefield, a metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire. Castleford is now controlled by Wakefield Council.

Why are there so many broken windows in Castleford?

Broken windows are often about due to high crime levels. Many of the residents in Cas are pregnant by the age of 14! Hardly, any shops are about so they are forced to wear fake Nikes etc. However, there is the exception of Castleford Tigers which is one of the towns only credit.