Castleford Central and Glasshoughton is a ward in the Wakefield district, located in West Yorkshire. The area is known for its industrial heritage, with historical ties to coal mining and glass manufacturing. Key landmarks include Xscape Yorkshire, a leisure and entertainment complex, and the Junction 32 retail park. The ward is bordered by the River Aire and the A656 road, providing transport links to nearby towns and cities.
The area features a mix of residential and commercial spaces, with housing ranging from terraced homes to modern developments. Glasshoughton Colliery, now a nature reserve, reflects the area's mining past. Public transport includes Castleford railway station, connecting the ward to Leeds and Wakefield. The ward also has several schools and community facilities, serving its local population.
On average Castleford Central and Glasshoughton has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 205 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Castleford Central and Glasshoughton is £37,048 per year. There are 6 schools in Castleford Central and Glasshoughton: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good).
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Leake Street
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Ambler Street
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Bland's Close
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Cannon Street
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Grafton Street
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Pine Close
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Coronation Terrace
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Arlington Grove
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Barnes Road
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Bridge Street
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Castleford Town
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North Street
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Chain Street
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Castleford Town
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Queen Street
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Toll Hill Drive
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Redhill Avenue
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St Michael's Close
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Cross Park Avenue
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Holywell Lane
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Glasshoughton
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Roundhill Road
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Steamboat Way
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Leeming Place
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Carlton Street
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Princess Street
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Carlton Avenue
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Bridge Street
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Hawthorne Avenue
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Front Street
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Aston Close
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School Street
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Hunt Street
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Parklands
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Gregory Road
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Front Street
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Lee Way
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Back Wesley Street
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Manor Grove
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Broomhill
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Bradley Street
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Lock Lane
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Lower Oxford Street
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Mount Pleasant
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Thunderhead Ridge
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Castleford Town
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Pottery Street
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Hugh Street
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