Postcode WF10 5BL 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 402.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Castleford Town is £39,313 per year. The nearest station is Castleford located about 0.0 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Smawthorne Park.
Castleford Town has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,343 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Castleford Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 402.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.8% 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.
The average income per household in Castleford Town is £39,313 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 152 ft away from WF10 5BL.
Castleford Town near WF10 5BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Castleford located about 0 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Castleford | N/A | Walking directions to Castleford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Smawthorne Park | Medium | Walking directions to Smawthorne Park |
| 0.5 mi | Quarry Park | Medium | Walking directions to Quarry Park |
| 0.5 mi | King George's Field | Small | Walking directions to King George's Field |
Based on 207 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Castleford Central and Glasshoughton area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £460,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £286,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £108,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 62 | £214,000 |
| Terraced | 112 | £135,000 |
10 year median price trend in Castleford Central and Glasshoughton
In the WF10 5BL postcode area, located within Castleford Town, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF10 5BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Martyna Polish Food | 26 Beancroft Road, Castleford, WF10 5BP | Walking directions to Martyna Polish Food |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Enterprise Way, Castleford, WF10 1EQ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | Hugh Street Off Licence | 64 Hugh Street, Castleford, WF10 4DT | Walking directions to Hugh Street Off Licence |
| 0.1 mi | Castleford Mini Market | 94 Carlton Street, Castleford, WF10 1EE | Walking directions to Castleford Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Euro Market | 137 Carlton Street, Castleford, WF10 1EF | Walking directions to Euro Market |
Annual council tax rates for Wakefield district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.