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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

WF104QX

Hawthorne Avenue

WF105AU

Ashton Road

WF104NY

King Street

WF104QH

Redhill Avenue

WF103FG

Toll Hill Drive

WF103HQ

Redhill Drive

WF104LT

Edendale

WF104FA

Castleford Central and Glasshoughton

WF104TS

Colorado Way

WF104RB

Rock Terrace

WF104GZ

Front Street

WF103TL

Paddock View

WF104DW

School Lane

WF104SJ

Redhill Walk

WF104QP

Broomhill

WF104PH

Gregory Road

WF104QZ

Holywell Lane

WF104RE

Rock Hill

WF104SF

Healdfield Road

WF104TE

Champion Avenue

WF104TF

Hoctun Close

WF104BT

Hill Road

WF104DG

The Croft

WF104RY

Stainburn Avenue

WF104RG

Holywell Dene

WF105AR

Willow Road

WF105UT

Craig Hopson Avenue

WF104DR

Mount Pleasant

WF104NP

Pine Close

WF104RF

Garden Street

WF104RN

Front Street

WF104QQ

Redhill Avenue

WF104PL

Carr Lane

WF104BZ

Carlton Avenue

WF104RH

New Wellgate

WF104NX

Grafton Street

WF105WE

Topcliffe Way

WF105TB

Quarry Court

WF105AW

Lightfoot Close

WF105UR

Fylingdales Court

WF104JU

Park Avenue

WF104TP

Manor Gardens

WF104TG

Parison Court

WF105BD

Briggs Avenue

WF105WA

Amberwood Avenue

WF105XY

Steamboat Way

WF104PR

Whistler Drive

WF104PB

Leeds Road

WF104RT

Park Road

WF105AX

Ashton Road

WF104DD

Churchfield Lane

WF103TN

Matthews Close

WF104LS

Heald Street

WF104LZ

Cannon Street

WF104JA

Park Rise

WF104PJ

Carr Lane

WF104QU

Holywell Lane

WF103TJ

Saddlers Croft

WF104RA

Holywell Grove

WF103FD

Holywell Avenue

WF104QB

Front Street

WF103TH

Farriers Place

WF103HD

Redhill Drive

WF104NU

Grafton Street

Data Sources

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