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WF10 5AH

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Castleford Central and Glasshoughton

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Overview

Postcode WF10 5AH 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 West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 119.9 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 West is £42,777 per year. The nearest station is Castleford, about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Smawthorne Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
120
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
2.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Castleford West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,198 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Castleford West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 119.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.7%

Approximately 2.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Castleford West is £42,777 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 181 ft away from WF10 5AH.

Flood risk

No risk

Castleford West near WF10 5AH 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WF10 5AH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Castleford

N/A

Walking directions to Castleford
0.9 mi

Glasshoughton

N/A

Walking directions to Glasshoughton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WF10 5AH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miSmawthorne ParkMediumWalking directions to Smawthorne Park
0.2 miQuarry ParkMediumWalking directions to Quarry Park
0.3 miKing George's FieldSmallWalking directions to King George's Field

Area Profile

Population
229
Population density
7,842.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.91(+33%)
Vehicle crime
15.43(+174%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.52(+22%)
Burglary
9.12(+79%)
Other theft
7.71(+16%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
219
95.22%
Other White
7
3.04%
Caribbean
2
0.87%
Other Black
1
0.43%
Irish
1
0.43%
Total population: 230

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
56
29.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
18.65%
Level 4+ (Degree)
29
15.03%
Level 3 (A level)
28
14.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
11.4%
Total 16+ residents: 193

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
48
43.64%
Owns with a mortgage
38
34.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
19.09%
Social rents from council
2
1.82%
Other social rented
1
0.91%
Total households: 110

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 5AH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF10 5AH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Oct 202534, Garden Street, Castleford, WF10 5ANTerracedFreehold£140,000
30 May 202530, Garden Street, Castleford, WF10 5ANTerracedFreehold£175,000
23 May 20253, Back Garden Street, Castleford, WF10 5ALTerracedFreehold£138,000
09 Jun 202587, Garden Street, Castleford, WF10 5APSemi-DetachedFreehold£135,000
18 Mar 20261, Smawthorne Grove, Castleford, WF10 5ASTerracedFreehold£130,000

Schools

In the WF10 5AH postcode area, located within Castleford West, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF10 5AH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySmawthorne Henry Moore Primary School, CastlefordCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryHalf Acres Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary School CastlefordAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF10 5AH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF10 5AH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's Local30 Smawthorne Lane, Castleford, WF10 4ENWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miThe General Store118 Smawthorne Grove, Castleford, WF10 5ATWalking directions to The General Store
0.2 miPremier2-4 Willow Road, Castleford, WF10 5ARWalking directions to Premier
0.2 miBeancroft Mini Market9-11 Beancroft Street, Castleford, WF10 5RSWalking directions to Beancroft Mini Market
0.2 miMartyna Polish Food26 Beancroft Road, Castleford, WF10 5BPWalking directions to Martyna Polish Food

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 5AH, 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 WestE02002441
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wakefield 004DE01011763
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WF10 5AH

Is WF10 5AH (Castleford West) safe?

The area around WF10 5AH records about 120 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, vehicle crime and public order.

What is the average house price near WF10 5AH?

The median sale price around WF10 5AH in Castleford West is £160,000 (about £190 per square foot) based on 213 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WF10 5AH?

There are 9 schools close to WF10 5AH, including Smawthorne Henry Moore Primary School, Castleford (Good), Half Acres Primary Academy (Good) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WF10 5AH?

The closest station to WF10 5AH is Castleford, about 523 m away.

How deprived is the area around WF10 5AH?

WF10 5AH scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,198 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WF10 5AH (Castleford West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley covering WF10 5AH 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.