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WF10 3HQ

Redhill Drive

Airedale and Ferry Fryston

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Overview

Postcode WF10 3HQ is located in an urban city, within the Airedale and Ferry Fryston ward of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Glasshoughton area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Glasshoughton is £51,246 per year. The nearest station is Glasshoughton, about 1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
4.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Glasshoughton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,447 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Glasshoughton has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.9%

Approximately 4.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Glasshoughton is £51,246 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 27 ft away from WF10 3HQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Glasshoughton near WF10 3HQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Glasshoughton located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
581
Population density
1,066.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
43.11(+392%)
Violence and sexual offences
27.67(-37%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.3(-28%)
Vehicle crime
9.65(+71%)
Public order
9.65(+9%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
553
95.18%
Other White
14
2.41%
African
4
0.69%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
4
0.69%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.52%
Total population: 581

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
111
23.17%
Level 3 (A level)
95
19.83%
No qualifications
90
18.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
72
15.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
58
12.11%
Total 16+ residents: 479

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
109
44.86%
Owns outright
96
39.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
8.64%
Other social rented
7
2.88%
Social rents from council
5
2.06%
Total households: 243

Property prices in Airedale and Ferry Fryston

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£206
Sales (last 12 months)142
Typical range (middle 50%)£136K – £235K

Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £206 per square foot) in Airedale and Ferry Fryston area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,782 up to £550,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Airedale and Ferry Fryston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached37£295,000£267
Semi-Detached93£160,000£191
Terraced11£136,000£171
Flats1£96,000£149

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Airedale and Ferry Fryston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Airedale and Ferry Fryston.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£192,475£119,000£125,450
2017£190,000£105,000£78,750
2018£208,000£106,100£114,500
2019£192,500£120,000£85,000
2020£210,000£122,000£105,000
2021£210,500£138,000£120,000
2022£260,500£140,000£120,000
2023£260,000£171,000£131,000
2024£273,250£150,000£129,500
2025£270,000£160,000£140,000
2026£316,250£170,000£142,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Airedale and Ferry Fryston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Airedale and Ferry Fryston.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£176£138£174
2017£180£135£109
2018£187£128£147
2019£198£141£105
2020£206£140£121
2021£232£170£135
2022£237£162£147
2023£243£196£148
2024£250£178£170
2025£266£193£163
2026£262£221£175
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Airedale and Ferry Fryston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Airedale and Ferry Fryston in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF10 3HQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF10 3HQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Oct 20258, Wheatcroft, Castleford, WF10 3JGSemi-DetachedFreehold£130,000
27 Mar 20258, Saddlers Croft, Castleford, WF10 3TJDetachedFreehold£340,000
20 Feb 20263, Paddock View, Castleford, WF10 3TLDetachedFreehold£267,000
07 Nov 2025204, Holywell Lane, Castleford, WF10 3HHDetachedFreehold£137,000
20 Jun 2025216, Holywell Lane, Castleford, WF10 3HHTerracedFreehold£216,500

Schools

In the WF10 3HQ postcode area, located within Glasshoughton, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF10 3HQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryAiredale Junior SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryTownville AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryAiredale Infant SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF10 3HQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF10 3HQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAsda Express197 Holywell Lane, Castleford, WF10 3HHWalking directions to Asda Express
0.1 miBest-one65 Airedale Road, Airedale, Castleford, WF10 3EEWalking directions to Best-one
0.5 miMr News And Booze19 The Square, Airedale, Castleford, WF10 3JJWalking directions to Mr News And Booze
0.5 miQueen's Park Convenience Store2 Redhill Drive, Airedale, Castleford, WF10 3ALWalking directions to Queen's Park Convenience Store
0.5 miCo Local15-17 The Square, Airedale, Castleford, WF10 3JJWalking directions to Co Local

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 3HQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jackie Ferguson

Airedale and Ferry Fryston - 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)GlasshoughtonE02002442
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wakefield 005DE01011755
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WF10 3HQ

Is WF10 3HQ (Glasshoughton) safe?

The area around WF10 3HQ records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, other theft and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near WF10 3HQ?

The median sale price around WF10 3HQ in Glasshoughton is £180,000 (about £206 per square foot) based on 142 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WF10 3HQ?

There are 8 schools close to WF10 3HQ, including Airedale Junior School (Good), Townville Academy and Airedale Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WF10 3HQ?

WF10 3HQ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,447 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WF10 3HQ (Glasshoughton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley covering WF10 3HQ is Yvette Cooper (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jackie Ferguson (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.