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WF10 2JJ

Wheldon Road

Castleford Central and Glasshoughton

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Detailed insights for WF10 2JJ

Overview

Postcode WF10 2JJ is located in an urban city, within the Castleford Central and Glasshoughton ward of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Castleford Town area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 183.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Castleford Town is £39,313 per year. The nearest station is Castleford, about 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Hartley's Field.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
184
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
15.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

Castleford Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,341 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Castleford Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 183.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

15.4%

Approximately 15.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Castleford Town is £39,313 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 272 ft away from WF10 2JJ.

Flood risk

Low

Castleford Town near WF10 2JJ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Castleford located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WF10 2JJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Castleford

N/A

Walking directions to Castleford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WF10 2JJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHartley's FieldMediumWalking directions to Hartley's Field
0.2 miValley GardensSmallWalking directions to Valley Gardens
0.3 miLock Lane GardensSmallWalking directions to Lock Lane Gardens

Area Profile

Population
262
Population density
2,793.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
93.9(+112%)
Vehicle crime
25.72(+357%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.15(+13%)
Other theft
14.35(+116%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.36(+32%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
242
92.37%
Other White
17
6.49%
Indian
1
0.38%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.38%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.38%
Total population: 262

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
63
29.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
20.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
16.43%
Level 4+ (Degree)
34
15.96%
Level 3 (A level)
23
10.8%
Total 16+ residents: 213

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
37
27.21%
Owns outright
36
26.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
36
26.47%
Other social rented
18
13.24%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.41%
Total households: 136

Property prices in Castleford Central and Glasshoughton

Median price£160,000
Price per sq ft£190
Sales (last 12 months)213
Typical range (middle 50%)£130K – £217K

Based on 213 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 (about £190 per square foot) in Castleford Central and Glasshoughton area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,000 up to £542,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Castleford Central and Glasshoughton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached27£320,000£275
Semi-Detached56£202,500£237
Terraced124£139,500£169
Flats6£103,500£174

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Castleford Central and Glasshoughton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castleford Central and Glasshoughton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£223,998£83,475£147,500£87,000
2017£227,500£75,000£150,000£96,000
2018£227,995£93,750£149,000£98,500
2019£247,995£82,250£172,995£100,000
2020£247,500£103,995£175,498£105,500
2021£265,000£87,500£180,000£120,000
2022£300,000£100,000£200,000£135,000
2023£307,500£112,500£200,000£125,000
2024£293,000£114,000£200,000£130,000
2025£307,500£108,500£205,000£140,000
2026£261,500£90,000£191,000£133,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Castleford Central and Glasshoughton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castleford Central and Glasshoughton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£198£134£156£107
2017£186£137£152£117
2018£187£174£154£118
2019£198£201£168£116
2020£203£168£183£127
2021£226£131£187£143
2022£246£159£211£158
2023£251£169£215£152
2024£251£200£217£162
2025£259£167£232£166
2026£281£190£243£162
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Castleford Central and Glasshoughton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF10 2JJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF10 2JJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 202636, Queen Street, Castleford, WF10 2JLTerracedFreehold£175,000
21 Jan 202627, Queen Street, Castleford, WF10 2JLTerracedFreehold£119,000
17 Oct 20256, Stuart Street, Castleford, WF10 1HGTerracedFreehold£115,000
02 Oct 202523, Carlton Street, Castleford, WF10 1AXTerracedFreehold£139,000
08 May 20258, Gladstone Terrace, Castleford, WF10 4LGTerracedFreehold£60,000

Schools

In the WF10 2JJ postcode area, located within Castleford Town, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF10 2JJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryCastleford Wheldon Infant School and NurseryCommunity school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryCastleford AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary School CastlefordAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF10 2JJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF10 2JJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miIcelandCarlton Street, Castleford, WF10 1ADWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miLondisLock Lane, Castleford, WF10 2JUWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miHeron Foods57 Carlton Street, Castleford, WF10 1ANWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.3 miLock Lane Stores25 Lock Lane, Castleford, WF10 2JZWalking directions to Lock Lane Stores
0.3 miThe Local Store55 Pontefract Road, Castleford, WF10 4BAWalking directions to The Local Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wakefield district (2025-26).

Band A£1,457
Band B£1,700
Band C£1,943
Band D£2,186
Band E£2,672
Band F£3,157
Band G£3,643
Band H£4,372

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WF10 2JJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Richard Anthony Forster

Castleford Central and Glasshoughton - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Yvette Cooper

Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictWakefieldE08000036
Parliamentary ConstituencyPontefract, Castleford and KnottingleyE14001428
ParishWakefield, unparished areaE43000299
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Castleford TownE02002439
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wakefield 002AE01011752
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WF10 2JJ

Is WF10 2JJ (Castleford Town) safe?

The area around WF10 2JJ records about 184 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near WF10 2JJ?

The median sale price around WF10 2JJ in Castleford Town is £160,000 (about £190 per square foot) based on 213 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WF10 2JJ?

There are 7 schools close to WF10 2JJ, including Castleford Wheldon Infant School and Nursery (Good), Castleford Academy (Outstanding) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WF10 2JJ?

The closest station to WF10 2JJ is Castleford, about 659 m away.

How deprived is the area around WF10 2JJ?

WF10 2JJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,341 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WF10 2JJ (Castleford Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley covering WF10 2JJ is Yvette Cooper (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Richard Anthony Forster (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.