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About

Glasshoughton is a residential area located in the Wakefield district of West Yorkshire. It sits near the A1 motorway, providing easy access to nearby towns and cities. The area is known for its mix of housing, including terraced homes, semis, and modern developments. Xscape Yorkshire, a leisure complex with a ski slope and cinema, is a key local attraction.

The area has several green spaces, such as Glasshoughton Park, offering recreational facilities. Local amenities include shops, schools, and healthcare services, catering to everyday needs. Glasshoughton’s proximity to Castleford and Wakefield city centre makes it a practical location for commuters. The area also has historical ties to coal mining, reflecting its industrial past.

Area overview

On average Glasshoughton has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 170 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 of residents in Glasshoughton is £43,200 per year. There are 1 schools in Glasshoughton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
170
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 88 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Glasshoughton area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £375,000.

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
Detached17£322,000
Flats4£106,000
Semi-Detached39£213,000
Terraced28£146,000

10 years median price trend in Glasshoughton

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

All postcodes in Glasshoughton

WF104UZ

Arlington Grove

WF103TL

Paddock View

WF104GZ

Front Street

WF104LU

Durham Street

WF104PW

Carr Lane Avenue

WF104SG

East Down

WF105AX

Ashton Road

WF104DA

Lansdowne Avenue

WF104PZ

Castle Parade

WF104QT

Matthews Close

WF104QZ

Holywell Lane

WF104RN

Front Street

WF104TJ

Redhill Heights

WF103TH

Farriers Place

WF104PY

Leeds Road

WF104QR

Broomhill

WF105HW

Glasshoughton

WF104JN

Ferrybridge Road

WF104BY

Close Road

WF105AU

Ashton Road

WF105UR

Fylingdales Court

WF103HJ

Holywell Lane

WF104BS

Church Garth

WF104FR

Carr Lane

WF104QF

Front Street

WF104QN

Fairfield Court

WF104RQ

Coronation Terrace

WF104SJ

Redhill Chase

WF105JT

Ashton Road

WF105UT

Amberwood Avenue

WF104DN

Redhill Avenue

WF104NT

Leeds Road

WF105AW

Lightfoot Close

WF104DB

Churchfield Lane

WF104QJ

Redhill Gardens

WF104QS

Hawthorne Avenue

WF104SB

Carr Wood Road

WF104SF

Healdfield Road

WF104SZ

Glasshoughton

WF103AA

Queen's Park Drive

WF103HQ

Redhill Drive

WF104RU

Park Road

WF104SL

Redhill Chase

WF105BA

Joffre Avenue

WF105WE

Topcliffe Way

WF104JR

Ferrybridge Road

WF104QU

Holywell Lane

WF105FA

Heritage View

WF105WA

Amberwood Avenue

WF105WB

Hollytree Close

WF104BL

Church Garth

WF104PB

Leeds Road

WF104RF

Garden Street

WF104UA

Colorado Way

WF105BD

Brigg's Avenue

WF103TJ

Paddock View

WF104LT

Edendale

WF104LZ

Cannon Street

WF104NX

Grafton Street

WF104RD

Rock Hill

WF104RZ

Holywell Lane

WF104TH

Keystone Avenue

WF104JU

Park Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.