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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 170 recent sales, the median property price is £238,000 in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £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
Flats4£155,000
Detached64£365,000
Terraced32£153,125
Semi-Detached70£216,250

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

WF26JT

Waterton Close

WF26LB

Shay Lane

WF26NN

Greenside

WF26NU

Thornhill Croft

WF26UA

Almond Avenue

WF41EZ

Springhill Mount

WF41JY

Greenview

WF41LG

Santingley Lane

WF41NJ

Walton View

WF42AU

East Mount

WF42NA

Apple Haigh Lane

WF42FF

Tup Lane

WF26LA

Shay Lane

WF26PB

Manor Road

WF26UE

Edmonstone Close

WF41HU

High Street

WF41NB

The Avenue

WF41PQ

Ashdene Drive

WF41SW

Farnham Way

WF42AA

Mill Lane

WF42ND

George Lane

WF42NS

Bleakley Terrace

WF42QZ

Hammerton Farm Avenue

WF41LL

Pontefract Road

WF41PB

Brand Hill Drive

WF42BA

Mulberry Place

WF42DQ

Common Ing Lane

WF42HL

Upper Hatfield Place

WF42NL

George Lane

WF42QE

Birch Close

WF42FG

Crofton, Ryhill and Walton

WF41AA

Weeland Road

WF41LQ

Lanark Rise

WF41LX

Ashdene Avenue

WF41LZ

Ashdene Approach

WF41SX

Parkway

WF42BB

Mulberry Avenue

WF42FT

Wintersett Lane

WF42NE

George Lane

WF42NP

Apple Haigh Lane

WF42PP

Willowgarth Close

WF26LQ

Cherry Tree Crescent

WF26NZ

Priory Square

WF41HN

Hope Terrace

WF41HQ

Churchfields

WF41JG

The Orchard

WF41JJ

High Street

WF41PS

Doncaster Road

WF41TA

Lovell View

WF41TL

Church Hill Farm

WF42AB

Mill Lane

WF42AL

Mill Lane

WF42BZ

Station Road

WF42DF

Common Ing Lane

WF42EW

Hillcrest

WF42FD

Hemmingway Close

WF42PE

Notton Lane

WF42QB

Willow Beck

WF42EA

Moorhouse Lane

WF26LF

Shay Lane

WF26LZ

Brooklands Road

WF26NL

Oakenshaw Lane

WF26UF

Otter Close

WF41HH

Slack Lane

WF41JT

Greentop

WF42AE

Lafflands Lane

WF42EP

Attlee Avenue

WF42HG

Bethan Court

WF42HQ

Cow Lane

WF42FU

Crofton, Ryhill and Walton

WF26LR

Elmwood Garth

WF26PH

Manor Garth

WF26TZ

Walton Grange

WF26UD

Cayman Close

WF41JX

Greenside Court

WF41LJ

Richmond Court

WF41RH

Oakdene Drive

WF42BN

Westfield Crescent

WF42BQ

Ashwood Green

WF42EH

St Georges Court

WF41RR

Doncaster Road

WF26ND

Elmwood Avenue

WF26NR

School Lane

WF26PG

Manor Crescent

WF26QS

Chevet Park Court

WF41HB

Pinfold Drive

WF41HP

High Street

WF41JH

Manor Drive

WF41NR

Thorntree Avenue

WF41RT

Doncaster Road

WF42ES

Regina Crescent

WF42PS

Rufford Close

WF26LN

Shay Lane

WF41HE

Slack Lane

WF41RZ

Cambridge Crescent

WF41SJ

Woodlands

WF41TB

White Court

WF42DL

Lakeside Estate

WF42FB

Beachill Crescent

WF42PQ

St James Court

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.