Postcode WF10 5EL 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 441.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Glasshoughton is £43,200 per year. The nearest station is Glasshoughton located about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Smawthorne Park.
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.
Glasshoughton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 441.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 8.5% 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.
The average income of residents in Glasshoughton is £43,200 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 187 ft away from WF10 5EL.
Glasshoughton near WF10 5EL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Glasshoughton located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Glasshoughton | N/A | Walking directions to Glasshoughton |
| 0.6 mi | Castleford | N/A | Walking directions to Castleford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Smawthorne Park | Medium | Walking directions to Smawthorne Park |
| 0.1 mi | Quarry Park | Medium | Walking directions to Quarry Park |
| 0.3 mi | King George's Field | Small | Walking directions to King George's Field |
Based on 203 recent sales, the median property price is £167,500 in Castleford Central and Glasshoughton area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £377,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £270,250 |
| Flats | 4 | £106,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 66 | £207,500 |
| Terraced | 113 | £138,000 |
10 year median price trend in Castleford Central and Glasshoughton
In the WF10 5EL postcode area, located within Glasshoughton, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF10 5EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Leeds Road, Castleford, WF10 5EL | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | The General Store | 118 Smawthorne Grove, Castleford, WF10 5AT | Walking directions to The General Store |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 2-4 Willow Road, Castleford, WF10 5AR | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | News & Food | 132-134 Leeds Road, Glasshoughton, Castleford, WF10 4NT | Walking directions to News & Food |
| 0.4 mi | Beancroft Mini Market | 9-11 Beancroft Street, Castleford, WF10 5RS | Walking directions to Beancroft Mini Market |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.