Postcode WF10 2RS 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 198.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Castleford Town is £39,313 per year. The nearest station is Castleford located about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Hartley's Field.
Castleford Town has a very 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.
Castleford Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 198.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.3% 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.
The average income per household in Castleford Town is £39,313 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF10 2RS.
Castleford Town near WF10 2RS has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Castleford located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Castleford | N/A | Walking directions to Castleford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Hartley's Field | Medium | Walking directions to Hartley's Field |
| 0.4 mi | Queen's Park | Medium | Walking directions to Queen's Park |
| 0.4 mi | Valley Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Valley Gardens |
Based on 207 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Castleford Central and Glasshoughton area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £460,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £286,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £108,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 62 | £214,000 |
| Terraced | 112 | £135,000 |
10 year median price trend in Castleford Central and Glasshoughton
In the WF10 2RS postcode area, located within Castleford Town, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF10 2RS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Lock Lane, Castleford, WF10 2JU | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Carlton Street, Castleford, WF10 1AD | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Lock Lane Stores | 25 Lock Lane, Castleford, WF10 2JZ | Walking directions to Lock Lane Stores |
| 0.4 mi | The Local Store | 55 Pontefract Road, Castleford, WF10 4BA | Walking directions to The Local Store |
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | 57 Carlton Street, Castleford, WF10 1AN | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
Annual council tax rates for Wakefield district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.