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About

Glasshoughton is located in the eastern part of the Wakefield district, near the border with Pontefract. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing estates developed through the 20th century. It sits on land historically associated with coal mining, an industry that once dominated the local economy. The landscape is largely urban, with some open green spaces and former colliery sites.

A prominent local feature is the Xscape leisure complex and Junction 32 retail park, built on the site of the former Glasshoughton Colliery. The area is directly served by the Glasshoughton railway station on the Pontefract Line. Residential streets are complemented by local shopping parades and community facilities, including schools and sports clubs. The nearby Castleford Junction provides major road links via the A656 and M62 motorway.

Area overview

On average Glasshoughton has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 149 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Glasshoughton is £51,246 per year. There are 1 schools in Glasshoughton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Glasshoughton is home to around 7,269 people, with a population density of about 1,883.6 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
149
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Glasshoughton Population
7,269
Population density
1,883.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.45(+16%)
Other theft
38.38(+477%)
Shoplifting
32.47(+271%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.19(+48%)
Public order
15.55(+76%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,700
92.16%
Other White
264
3.63%
Chinese
65
0.89%
African
36
0.5%
White and Asian (mixed)
31
0.43%
Total population: 7,270

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,338
22.03%
No qualifications
1,315
21.65%
Level 3 (A level)
1,167
19.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
975
16.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
675
11.11%
Total 16+ residents: 6,073

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,205
38.29%
Owns outright
1,193
37.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
500
15.89%
Social rents from council
103
3.27%
Other social rented
67
2.13%
Total households: 3,147

Property prices in Glasshoughton

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £196,000 in Glasshoughton area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £373,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Glasshoughton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Glasshoughton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£321,998
Flats4£116,000
Semi-Detached37£205,000
Terraced28£148,500

10 years median price trend in Glasshoughton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Glasshoughton.

All postcodes in Glasshoughton

WF104QL

Redhill View

WF104PY

Leeds Road

WF105UU

Leeming Place

WF104RW

Park Road

WF105US

Craig Hopson Avenue

WF105WD

Linton Close

WF104UZ

Morton Crescent

WF104QS

Holywell Lane

WF104PQ

Manor View

WF104PZ

Leeds Road

WF105HW

Flemming Court

WF104FR

Carr Lane

WF103HZ

Park View

WF104QR

Broomhill

WF104DA

Lansdowne Avenue

WF104RD

Rock Hill

WF104PD

Leeds Road

WF105AZ

Joffre Avenue

WF104TQ

Lee Way

WF104QA

Weetworth Avenue

WF104NA

Cannon Street

WF104RX

Holywell Gardens

WF104SZ

Brindle Court

WF103FH

Toll Hill Court

WF105JW

Flass Lane

WF104TA

Colorado Way

WF103HX

Spittal Hardwick Lane

WF104RQ

Coronation Terrace

WF104TH

Keystone Avenue

WF104QT

Primrose Drive

WF103HL

Holywell Mount

WF104JT

Park Avenue

WF104UA

Thunderhead Ridge

WF104SA

Stainburn Avenue

WF104UY

Arlington Grove

WF104SQ

Healdfield Road

WF104BS

Church Garth

WF104PW

Carr Lane Avenue

WF104PU

Moverley Way

WF104QD

Front Street

WF105FA

Heritage View

WF104SL

Redhill Chase

WF104QJ

Redhill Gardens

WF104SB

Carr Wood Road

WF105UZ

Staxton Grove

WF104QW

Redhill Avenue

WF105HX

Whistler Drive

WF104BP

Churchfield Lane

WF105AY

Lightfoot Avenue

WF104SG

Eastdown

WF103HH

Holywell Lane

WF104DJ

Dawes Avenue

WF105BA

Joffre Avenue

WF103HG

Quarry Dene Drive

WF104LX

Leeds Road

WF104LU

Durham Street

WF104TD

Merefield Way

WF104BY

Close Road

WF104PG

Manor Grove

WF105JT

Leeds Road

WF104TN

Werner Court

WF105BB

Briggs Avenue

WF104QN

Redhill Avenue

WF104QE

Front Street

WF104JN

Ferrybridge Road

WF104PA

King Street

WF104JY

Churchfield Lane

WF105WB

Hollytree Close

WF104NT

Leeds Road

WF103HJ

Holywell Lane

WF105EL

Leeds Road

WF104BL

Church Fields Mews

WF104JR

Ferrybridge Road

WF104RL

School Lane

WF104TR

Roman View

WF104SE

Broadmead

WF103AA

Redhill Road

WF104PT

Carr Wood Road

WF104RS

Park Road

WF104DB

Churchfield Lane

WF104DL

Wellgate

WF104PN

Carr Lane

WF104TJ

Redhill Heights

WF104JX

Cross Park Avenue

WF104QY

Holywell Lane

WF104PF

Leeds Road

WF104RZ

Holywell Lane

WF104RU

Park Road

WF104RJ

Park Road

WF104TL

Alpine Court

WF104SR

Colorado Way

WF104JW

Ferrybridge Road

WF104JP

Ferrybridge Road

WF104DN

School Lane

WF104QF

Front Street

WF104SP

Carr Wood Road

WF104SD

Rock Hill

WF104SH

Brindle Park Drive

WF104PS

Carr Wood Road

WF104PP

Lagentium Plaza

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.