Postcode WF10 5JW is located in an urban city, within the Altofts and Whitwood 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 0.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is King George's Field.
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 5.6% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 130 ft away from WF10 5JW.
Glasshoughton near WF10 5JW has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Glasshoughton located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Glasshoughton | N/A | Walking directions to Glasshoughton |
| 1 mi | Castleford | N/A | Walking directions to Castleford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | King George's Field | Small | Walking directions to King George's Field |
Based on 270 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Altofts and Whitwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £465,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 71 | £300,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £117,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 105 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 87 | £160,000 |
10 year median price trend in Altofts and Whitwood
In the WF10 5JW postcode area, located within Glasshoughton, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF10 5JW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Off Licence and Convenience | 2 Leeds Road, Cutsyke, Castleford, WF10 5HA | Walking directions to Off Licence and Convenience |
| 0.4 mi | Shop Locally | 167-169 Aketon Road, Cutsyke, Castleford, WF10 5DY | Walking directions to Shop Locally |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Leeds Road, Castleford, WF10 5EL | Walking directions to Asda |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.