Castleford Central and Glasshoughton
Strong on transport, weaker on safety and lower house prices
This public area guide compares Castleford Central and Glasshoughton in Wakefield using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is Castleford Central and Glasshoughton a good place to live?
Castleford Central and Glasshoughton may be a good fit for people who value stronger transport access and lower house prices. It ranks strongly for stronger transport access and lower house prices, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Crime data appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Wakefield below.
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Castleford Central and Glasshoughton at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- Movers who value stronger transport access
- Buyers looking for lower house prices
Watch out for
- Crime data appears weaker than many neighbourhoods nationally
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
Crime rate in Castleford Central and Glasshoughton
Crime rate
Crime rate
32.44 per 1,000 people
Percentile
4th percentile nationally
Crime data appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally.
House prices in Castleford Central and Glasshoughton
House prices
Average sold price
£162,652
Percentile
10th percentile nationally
House prices appear lower than many neighbourhoods nationally.
Schools in Castleford Central and Glasshoughton
Flood risk in Castleford Central and Glasshoughton
Transport in Castleford Central and Glasshoughton
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is Castleford Central and Glasshoughton a good place to live?
Castleford Central and Glasshoughton may be a good fit for people who value stronger transport access and lower house prices. It ranks strongly for stronger transport access and lower house prices, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Crime data appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Castleford Central and Glasshoughton safe?
Castleford Central and Glasshoughton ranks in the 4th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Castleford Central and Glasshoughton?
The average sold price is £162,652, with house prices in the 10th percentile nationally.
How are schools in Castleford Central and Glasshoughton?
Schools rank in the 31st percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Castleford Central and Glasshoughton?
Nearby public profiles include Hemsworth in Wakefield and South Elmsall and South Kirkby in Wakefield.
