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WF10 4PA

King Street

Castleford Central and Glasshoughton

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Detailed insights for WF10 4PA

Overview

Postcode WF10 4PA 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 Glasshoughton area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 127.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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 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 Smawthorne Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
128
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
13.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Glasshoughton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,307 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Glasshoughton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 127.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.1%

Approximately 13.1% 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

High

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

Flood risk

No risk

Glasshoughton near WF10 4PA 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WF10 4PA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Glasshoughton

N/A

Walking directions to Glasshoughton
0.7 mi

Castleford

N/A

Walking directions to Castleford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WF10 4PA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSmawthorne ParkMediumWalking directions to Smawthorne Park
0.3 miQuarry ParkMediumWalking directions to Quarry Park
0.1 miLeeds Road Recreational ParkSmallWalking directions to Leeds Road Recreational Park

Area Profile

Population
336
Population density
6,210.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
70.59(+60%)
Vehicle crime
13.24(+135%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.5(+45%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.03(-23%)
Public order
8.09(-8%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
284
84.52%
Other White
31
9.23%
Indian
10
2.98%
Pakistani
6
1.79%
Other
4
1.19%
Total population: 336

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
68
26.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
46
17.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
17.83%
Level 3 (A level)
37
14.34%
Level 4+ (Degree)
35
13.57%
Total 16+ residents: 258

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
73
47.71%
Owns with a mortgage
31
20.26%
Owns outright
27
17.65%
Social rents from council
16
10.46%
Other social rented
4
2.61%
Total households: 153

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 4PA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF10 4PA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Apr 202611, Grafton Street, Castleford, WF10 4NUTerracedFreehold£115,500
27 Jan 202627, Grafton Street, Castleford, WF10 4NUTerracedFreehold£96,000
09 Dec 202536, Grafton Street, Castleford, WF10 4NUTerracedFreehold£132,000
14 Oct 20258, Grafton Street, Castleford, WF10 4NUTerracedFreehold£121,000
15 Aug 202524, Grafton Street, Castleford, WF10 4NUTerracedFreehold£115,000

Schools

In the WF10 4PA postcode area, located within Glasshoughton, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF10 4PA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySmawthorne Henry Moore Primary School, CastlefordCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryGlasshoughton Infant AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimaryCastleford Park Junior AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF10 4PA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF10 4PA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNews & Food132-134 Leeds Road, Glasshoughton, Castleford, WF10 4NTWalking directions to News & Food
0.3 miApplegreenFront Street, Wakefield, WF10 4GZWalking directions to Applegreen
0.3 miPremier2-4 Willow Road, Castleford, WF10 5ARWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miAsdaLeeds Road, Castleford, WF10 5ELWalking directions to Asda
0.3 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 4PA, 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)GlasshoughtonE02002442
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wakefield 005EE01034262
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WF10 4PA

Is WF10 4PA (Glasshoughton) safe?

The area around WF10 4PA records about 128 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, other theft and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near WF10 4PA?

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

What schools are near WF10 4PA?

There are 7 schools close to WF10 4PA, including Smawthorne Henry Moore Primary School, Castleford (Good), Glasshoughton Infant Academy (Good) and Castleford Park Junior Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WF10 4PA?

The closest station to WF10 4PA is Glasshoughton, about 704 m away.

How deprived is the area around WF10 4PA?

WF10 4PA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,307 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WF10 4PA (Glasshoughton) in Parliament and on the local council?

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