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WF10 4QX

Hawthorne Avenue

Castleford Central and Glasshoughton

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Detailed insights for WF10 4QX

Overview

Postcode WF10 4QX 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 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 0.9 miles away. There are 6 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
Medium

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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 74 ft away from WF10 4QX.

Flood risk

No risk

Glasshoughton near WF10 4QX 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WF10 4QX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Glasshoughton

N/A

Walking directions to Glasshoughton

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 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 4QX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF10 4QX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Apr 2026The Swallows, Hawthorne Avenue, Castleford, WF10 4QXDetachedFreehold£328,000
25 Apr 202515, Hawthorne Avenue, Castleford, WF10 4QXSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000
27 Mar 20258, Saddlers Croft, Castleford, WF10 3TJDetachedFreehold£340,000
27 Mar 202647, Holywell Avenue, Castleford, WF10 3FDSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000
01 Dec 202535, Holywell Avenue, Castleford, WF10 3FDSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF10 4QX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryAiredale Junior SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimaryAiredale Infant SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryTownville AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF10 4QX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF10 4QX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAsda Express197 Holywell Lane, Castleford, WF10 3HHWalking directions to Asda Express
0.3 miBest-one65 Airedale Road, Airedale, Castleford, WF10 3EEWalking directions to Best-one
0.5 miLidlPark Road, Castleford, WF10 4RJWalking directions to Lidl
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 4QX, 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 005DE01011755
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WF10 4QX

Is WF10 4QX (Glasshoughton) safe?

The area around WF10 4QX 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 4QX?

The median sale price around WF10 4QX 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 4QX?

There are 7 schools close to WF10 4QX, including Airedale Junior School (Good), Airedale Infant School (Good) and Townville Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WF10 4QX?

The closest station to WF10 4QX is Glasshoughton, about 1,442 m away.

How deprived is the area around WF10 4QX?

WF10 4QX 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 4QX (Glasshoughton) in Parliament and on the local council?

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