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Castleford Central and Glasshoughton

About

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.

Area overview

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).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
205
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11.7%
Connectivity
N/A

All postcodes in Castleford Central and Glasshoughton

WF101FU

Cinder Lane

WF101JG

Wesley Street

WF101LX

Cinder Lane

WF101NE

Marchant Street

WF101TE

Bradley Street

WF102JZ

Lock Lane

WF104LP

Lincoln Street

WF104AL

Glebe Street

WF104BB

Medley Street

WF104DS

Hugh Street

WF104HP

Parklands

WF104NG

Thornhill Road

WF104NS

Thornhill Road

WF104NY

King Street

WF104PJ

Carr Lane

WF104PR

Aspen Way

WF104UZ

Arlington Grove

WF105AL

Back Garden Street

WF101HY

Bank Street

WF101JY

Perseverance Street

WF101LD

Perseverance Street

WF101PF

Cross Street

WF103TL

Paddock View

WF104AA

Lower Cambridge Street

WF104DE

Ambler Street

WF104GZ

Front Street

WF104HR

Parklands

WF104LU

Durham Street

WF104PW

Carr Lane Avenue

WF104SG

East Down

WF105AX

Ashton Road

WF101AL

Carlton Street

WF101AN

Carlton Street

WF101AS

Carlton Street

WF101EF

Carlton Street

WF101EG

Albion Street

WF101FQ

Willow Mews

WF101JL

Mill Lane

WF101NZ

School Street

WF102LB

Castleford Town

WF102SD

Coronation Street

WF104BA

Pontefract Road

WF104DA

Lansdowne Avenue

WF104EE

Ambler Street

WF104PZ

Castle Parade

WF104QT

Matthews Close

WF104QZ

Holywell Lane

WF104RN

Front Street

WF104TJ

Redhill Heights

WF101BA

Carlton Street

WF101FA

Jessop Street

WF101NA

Cross Street

WF101PB

Castleford Town

WF103TH

Farriers Place

WF104DF

The Crescent

WF104LL

Healdfield Road

WF104PY

Leeds Road

WF104QR

Broomhill

WF105BG

Smawthorne Avenue

WF105HW

Glasshoughton

WF102RL

Swiss Street

WF102RR

Princess Street

WF104BD

Pontefract Road

WF104BJ

Brookfield Avenue

WF104BY

Close Road

WF104DU

Hugh Street

WF104EP

Richmond Street

WF104HE

Lisheen Avenue

WF104JN

Ferrybridge Road

WF104NE

Lisheen Avenue

WF104NF

Henry Moore Place

WF104SS

Healdfield Road

WF104ST

Meadow Way

WF104TU

Healdfield Court

WF105AJ

Longacre

WF105AU

Ashton Road

WF105TA

Barnes Road

WF105UR

Fylingdales Court

WF101PE

Castleford Town

WF101PG

Castleford Town

WF102SF

Mill Lane

WF103HJ

Holywell Lane

WF104RQ

Coronation Terrace

WF104BE

Morrison Street

WF104BS

Church Garth

WF104DZ

Charles Street

WF104FR

Carr Lane

WF104HG

Lisheen Avenue

WF104QF

Front Street

WF104QN

Fairfield Court

WF104SJ

Redhill Chase

WF105AP

Back Garden Street

WF105JT

Ashton Road

WF105UT

Amberwood Avenue

WF101AY

Carlton Street

WF101DP

Powell Street

WF102FD

School Street

WF102LW

Lock Lane

WF104AS

Pontefract Road

WF104DN

Redhill Avenue