But rates in the district remain higher than the national average, and are significantly higher in some areas than others. These are the 12 Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford neighbourhoods with the highest rates of Covid-19 cases in the seven days up to July 28, 2021.
Please note: Case rates are provided for each of the district's MSOAs, which may not always tally with local authority wards.
9. Castleford West
48 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed in Castleford West in the seven days up to July 28, bringing the rolling rate to 513.5 per 100,000 people. This was a fall of 42.2% from the previous week. Photo: Google Maps
10. Pontefract North East
46 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed in Pontefract North East in the seven days up to July 28, bringing the rolling rate to 500.3 per 100,000 people. This was a fall of 41% from the previous week.
11. Wakefield St John's
40 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed in Wakefield St John's in the seven days up to July 28, bringing the rolling rate to 496.5 per 100,000 people. This was a rise of 33.3% from the previous week. Photo: Google Maps
12. Ferrybridge & West Knottingley
40 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed in Ferrybridge & West Knottingley in the seven days up to July 28, bringing the rolling rate to 496.2 per 100,000 people. This was a fall of 33.3% from the previous week. Photo: Google Maps