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WF10 4DP

Weetworth Park

Castleford Central and Glasshoughton

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Overview

Postcode WF10 4DP 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 122.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Queen's Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
123
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
2.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Castleford Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,490 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Castleford Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 122.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.2%

Approximately 2.2% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 182 ft away from WF10 4DP.

Flood risk

No risk

Castleford Town near WF10 4DP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Castleford located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WF10 4DP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Castleford

N/A

Walking directions to Castleford
0.6 mi

Glasshoughton

N/A

Walking directions to Glasshoughton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WF10 4DP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miQueen's ParkMediumWalking directions to Queen's Park
0.3 miSmawthorne ParkMediumWalking directions to Smawthorne Park
0.4 miQuarry ParkMediumWalking directions to Quarry Park

Area Profile

Population
379
Population density
3,578.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.16(+16%)
Vehicle crime
16.12(+186%)
Other theft
14.02(+111%)
Other crime
9.81(+194%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.41(-41%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
370
97.63%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.79%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.53%
Indian
1
0.26%
Other Asian
1
0.26%
Total population: 379

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
122
35.78%
Level 4+ (Degree)
70
20.53%
Level 3 (A level)
45
13.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
10.26%
Apprenticeship
26
7.62%
Total 16+ residents: 341

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
93
68.38%
Owns with a mortgage
37
27.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
2.21%
Social rents from council
2
1.47%
Other social rented
1
0.74%
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF10 4DP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF10 4DP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Feb 202622, Weetworth Park, Castleford, WF10 4DPTerracedFreehold£215,000
20 Mar 20252A, Weetworth Park, Castleford, WF10 4DPDetachedFreehold£238,000
24 Apr 2026107, Pontefract Road, Castleford, WF10 4BWDetachedFreehold£196,000
28 May 202553, Pine Close, Castleford, WF10 4NWSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000
03 Feb 20251, Hill Court, Castleford, WF10 4BNDetachedFreehold£365,000

Schools

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

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

Good

0.3 miPrimaryCastleford Park Junior AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimarySmawthorne Henry Moore Primary School, CastlefordCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF10 4DP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF10 4DP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miApplegreenFront Street, Wakefield, WF10 4GZWalking directions to Applegreen
0.3 miNews & Food132-134 Leeds Road, Glasshoughton, Castleford, WF10 4NTWalking directions to News & Food
0.3 miPremier2-4 Willow Road, Castleford, WF10 5ARWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miThe Local Store55 Pontefract Road, Castleford, WF10 4BAWalking directions to The Local Store
0.4 miThe General Store118 Smawthorne Grove, Castleford, WF10 5ATWalking directions to The General 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 4DP, 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 002BE01011753
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WF10 4DP

Is WF10 4DP (Castleford Town) safe?

The area around WF10 4DP records about 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 4DP?

The median sale price around WF10 4DP 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 4DP?

There are 8 schools close to WF10 4DP, 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 4DP?

The closest station to WF10 4DP is Castleford, about 1,005 m away.

How deprived is the area around WF10 4DP?

WF10 4DP scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,490 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WF10 4DP (Castleford Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley covering WF10 4DP is Yvette Cooper (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Richard Anthony Forster (Labour Party).

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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.