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WF10 4DF

The Crescent

Castleford Central and Glasshoughton

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Overview

Postcode WF10 4DF 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 Airedale area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 98.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Airedale is £40,810 per year. The nearest station is Glasshoughton, about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Queen's Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
29.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Airedale has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,130 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Airedale has a high crime rate, with approximately 98.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

29.9%

Approximately 29.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Airedale is £40,810 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 27 ft away from WF10 4DF.

Flood risk

No risk

Airedale near WF10 4DF 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WF10 4DF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Glasshoughton

N/A

Walking directions to Glasshoughton
0.8 mi

Castleford

N/A

Walking directions to Castleford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WF10 4DF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miQueen's ParkMediumWalking directions to Queen's Park
0.3 miLeeds Road Recreational ParkSmallWalking directions to Leeds Road Recreational Park

Area Profile

Population
325
Population density
3,152.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.41(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.21(+27%)
Vehicle crime
11.7(+108%)
Burglary
8.45(+66%)
Other theft
7.15(+8%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
290
88.69%
Other White
22
6.73%
Caribbean
6
1.83%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.53%
Pakistani
1
0.31%
Total population: 327

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
84
32.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
17.65%
Level 3 (A level)
40
15.69%
Level 4+ (Degree)
31
12.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
9.8%
Total 16+ residents: 255

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
39
33.33%
Owns with a mortgage
31
26.5%
Social rents from council
29
24.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.84%
Other social rented
6
5.13%
Total households: 117

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 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF10 4DF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF10 4DF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Jun 20259, The Crescent, Castleford, WF10 4DFSemi-DetachedFreehold£125,000
19 Nov 202511, Churchfield Lane, Castleford, WF10 4BPSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
10 Apr 202530, Churchfield Lane, Castleford, WF10 4BPSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
09 Mar 20267, Hill Road, Castleford, WF10 4BTSemi-DetachedFreehold£287,500
05 Aug 20256, Hill Road, Castleford, WF10 4BTSemi-DetachedFreehold£196,000

Schools

In the WF10 4DF postcode area, located within Airedale, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF10 4DF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryGlasshoughton Infant AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryCastleford Park Junior AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimarySmawthorne Henry Moore Primary School, CastlefordCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF10 4DF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF10 4DF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miApplegreenFront Street, Wakefield, WF10 4GZWalking directions to Applegreen
0.4 miLidlPark Road, Castleford, WF10 4RJWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miNews & Food132-134 Leeds Road, Glasshoughton, Castleford, WF10 4NTWalking directions to News & Food
0.4 miThe Local Store55 Pontefract Road, Castleford, WF10 4BAWalking directions to The Local Store
0.5 miNisa LocalPark Road, Glasshoughton, Castleford, WF10 4RWWalking directions to Nisa 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 4DF, 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)AiredaleE02002440
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wakefield 003EE01011754
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WF10 4DF

Is WF10 4DF (Airedale) safe?

The area around WF10 4DF records about 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near WF10 4DF?

The median sale price around WF10 4DF in Airedale is £160,000 (about £190 per square foot) based on 213 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WF10 4DF?

There are 8 schools close to WF10 4DF, including Glasshoughton Infant Academy (Good), Castleford Park Junior Academy (Good) and Smawthorne Henry Moore Primary School, Castleford (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WF10 4DF?

The closest station to WF10 4DF is Glasshoughton, about 1,099 m away.

How deprived is the area around WF10 4DF?

WF10 4DF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,130 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WF10 4DF (Airedale) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley covering WF10 4DF 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.