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Crofton, Ryhill and Walton

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About

Crofton, Ryhill and Walton form a ward on the eastern edge of the Wakefield district. The area is characterised by its mix of residential communities and open countryside. Crofton sits close to the M1 motorway, providing strong transport links. Walton is a smaller village with a historic core, while Ryhill functions as a residential village. The landscape includes farmland and pockets of woodland, with the underlying geography being part of the eastern coal measures.

The ward contains several former mining sites, reflecting its industrial heritage. A notable local feature is the Walton Colliery nature park, created on reclaimed land. The area is served by local schools and community facilities in each settlement. Residential development varies from older terraced housing to more modern estates. The overall character is one of separate villages maintaining distinct identities within a largely green, semi-rural setting.

Area overview

On average Crofton, Ryhill and Walton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton is £50,159 per year. There are 8 schools in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Crofton, Ryhill and Walton is home to around 15,802 people, with a population density of about 433.0 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
13.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Crofton, Ryhill and Walton Population
15,802
Population density
433 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.08(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.05(-37%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.54(-1%)
Public order
7.78(-12%)
Other theft
5(-25%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
14,802
93.68%
Other White
391
2.47%
African
102
0.65%
Indian
65
0.41%
Pakistani
57
0.36%
Total population: 15,801

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,505
26.87%
No qualifications
2,924
22.41%
Level 3 (A level)
2,206
16.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,923
14.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,332
10.21%
Total 16+ residents: 13,045

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,768
40.64%
Owns with a mortgage
2,125
31.2%
Social rents from council
728
10.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
608
8.93%
Other social rented
396
5.81%
Total households: 6,811

Property prices in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton

Based on 163 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £1,875,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Crofton, Ryhill and Walton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached60£364,500
Flats4£107,500
Semi-Detached70£215,500
Terraced29£152,000

10 years median price trend in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton.

All postcodes in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton

WF26UN

Scholars Court

WF41NF

High Street

WF41NP

Benwood View

WF41LQ

Lanark Rise

WF41HX

Slack Lane

WF26LY

Brooklands Road

WF42PG

Grimpit Hill

WF41PB

Brand Hill Drive

WF26LZ

Brooklands Road

WF42PE

Notton Lane

WF42ER

Regina Crescent

WF41PR

Doncaster Road

WF42ND

George Lane

WF42AW

Brier Lane

WF26UD

Cayman Close

WF41SU

Chestnut Grove

WF41AA

Weeland Road

WF26JZ

The Balk

WF26QT

Nevile Drive

WF41RX

Grange View

WF42EJ

Beachill Road

WF41JL

Ash Street

WF42HG

Bethan Court

WF41NT

Thorntree Avenue

WF42AY

East Mount

WF26NP

Shay Lane

WF42FJ

Madeley Drive

WF42BT

Millward Street

WF42AN

Greenside

WF26NJ

Oakenshaw Lane

WF41NJ

Walton View

WF41TE

Glenn Way

WF41LW

Pontefract Road

WF26NB

Shay Lane

WF42AS

Henry Avenue

WF42DT

Station Road

WF42FP

Jacobs Well Court

WF41PW

Rose Garth

WF42AZ

Top Orchard

WF42HX

Ings Close

WF26QL

The Balk

WF42HR

Brooklands Crescent

WF41SA

Rutland Drive

WF41HW

Hare Park Lane

WF42BE

Cow Lane

WF42AF

Sunny Bank

WF41FA

Forage Way

WF26LU

Oaklands Croft

WF42FH

Mill Lane Gardens

WF42FG

Crofton, Ryhill and Walton

WF42PB

Chevet Lane

WF41NU

Thorntree Avenue

WF41JW

Oak Street

WF26QS

Chevet Park Court

WF41HE

Slack Lane

WF42QX

Park Close

WF26UA

Almond Avenue

WF41HD

Springhill Avenue

WF26PA

School Lane

WF42EZ

South Street

WF41JS

Spring Lane

WF26TD

Copper Beech Court

WF41SF

Windmill Fold

WF42HH

Cow Lane

WF42EG

Highfields

WF41FB

Sward Way

WF26NN

Greenside

WF41AE

Birkwood Avenue

S714EE

Midland Cottages

WF42AQ

Quarry Mount

WF26NY

Beech Croft

WF26PE

Manor Rise

WF41JA

High Street

WF26NU

Thornhill Croft

WF42FU

Crofton, Ryhill and Walton

WF42NS

Bleakley Terrace

WF41RZ

Cambridge Crescent

WF41RJ

Manor Gardens

WF42EY

West Street

WF42NU

Bleakley Lane

WF41EY

Springhill Grove

WF42EH

St Georges Court

WF42DS

Ferry Top Lane

WF42ED

Stoneleigh Cottages

WF42DF

Common Ing Lane

WF26UJ

Charles Court

WF42HS

Brooklands Crescent

WF41PJ

Ashdene Drive

WF26LH

Cherry Tree Road

WF42NR

Bleakley Lane

WF42DE

George Street

WF42PP

Willowgarth Close

WF41PE

Brand Hill Approach

WF42EB

Back Lane

WF42AJ

Garden Terrace

WF41NB

The Avenue

WF42LF

Barnsley Road

WF41RW

Doncaster Road

WF42DY

Church Lane

WF26JU

The Balk

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.