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WF10 4SD

Rock Hill

Castleford Central and Glasshoughton

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Overview

Postcode WF10 4SD 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 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
2.4%
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

2.4%

Approximately 2.4% 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 12 ft away from WF10 4SD.

Flood risk

No risk

Glasshoughton near WF10 4SD 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WF10 4SD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Glasshoughton

N/A

Walking directions to Glasshoughton

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
285
Population density
822.3 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
266
93.33%
Other White
13
4.56%
African
5
1.75%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.35%
Total population: 285

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
57
23.46%
No qualifications
54
22.22%
Level 3 (A level)
39
16.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
15.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
12.35%
Total 16+ residents: 243

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
66
51.97%
Owns with a mortgage
44
34.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
7.87%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.15%
Social rents from council
2
1.57%
Total households: 127

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 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF10 4SD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF10 4SD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Feb 202610, Holywell Grove, Castleford, WF10 4RATerracedFreehold£180,000
15 May 202684, Holywell Lane, Castleford, WF10 4QYDetachedFreehold£240,000
20 Feb 202657, Holywell Lane, Castleford, WF10 4QYSemi-DetachedFreehold£159,750
01 Aug 202589, Holywell Lane, Castleford, WF10 4QYSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000
16 Apr 202639, Rock Hill, Castleford, WF10 4REFlatsLeasehold£90,000

Schools

In the WF10 4SD postcode area, located within Glasshoughton, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF10 4SD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryGlasshoughton Infant AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miPrimaryAiredale Junior SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.7 miPrimaryCastleford Park Junior AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF10 4SD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF10 4SD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLidlPark Road, Castleford, WF10 4RJWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miNisa LocalPark Road, Glasshoughton, Castleford, WF10 4RWWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.3 miApplegreenFront Street, Wakefield, WF10 4GZWalking directions to Applegreen
0.3 miAldiPark Road, Castleford, WF10 4RJWalking directions to Aldi
0.5 miAsda Express197 Holywell Lane, Castleford, WF10 3HHWalking directions to Asda Express

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 4SD, 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 4SD

Is WF10 4SD (Glasshoughton) safe?

The area around WF10 4SD 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 4SD?

The median sale price around WF10 4SD 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 4SD?

There are 10 schools close to WF10 4SD, including Glasshoughton Infant Academy (Good), Airedale Junior School (Good) and Castleford Park Junior Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WF10 4SD?

The closest station to WF10 4SD is Glasshoughton, about 983 m away.

How deprived is the area around WF10 4SD?

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

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