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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

WF42PR

Hardwick Close

WF41LB

Greenside Court

WF42DS

Ferry Top Lane

WF26LX

Brooklands Avenue

WF26TG

Lakeland Way

WF26TH

Langdale Mount

WF41NP

Benwood View

WF41PR

Doncaster Road

WF42BE

Cow Lane

WF42BG

Greenside

WF42DW

School Lane

WF15RX

Oakenshaw Lane

WF26TL

Buttermere Croft

WF26UL

Pilkington Court

WF41HL

Garden Row

WF41ST

Bedford Close

WF41TD

Scott Drive

WF42AW

Brier Lane

WF42EZ

South Street

WF26PU

Spurr Grove

WF26NA

Brooklands View

WF26NX

Thornhill Drive

WF41JN

Oak Street

WF41LD

Middle Lane

WF41NS

Hawthorn Avenue

WF42AD

Chapel Street

WF42DA

St Annes Street

WF42HJ

Hatfield Place

WF42HR

Brooklands Crescent

WF42NH

Manor Close

WF42PW

Crofters Court

WF42PY

Reservoir Farm Court

WF42QT

Laurel Court

WF26QL

The Balk

WF41SL

Shay Court

WF42BD

Mulberry Place

WF42DE

George Street

WF42DG

Brunswick

WF42JB

Lodges Close

WF42NW

Barnsley Road

WF41EU

Pinfold Drive

WF26JU

The Balk

WF26PF

Manor Rise

WF26TR

Walton Locks

WF26UB

Nevile Drive

WF41FD

Herbage View

WF41HD

Springhill Avenue

WF41LS

Weeland Road

WF41PW

Rose Garth

WF41SS

Dovedale Close

WF42LF

Barnsley Road

WF42NJ

George Lane

WF41SP

Thorntree Court

WF26LW

Elmwood Drive

WF26NH

Oakenshaw Lane

WF26NT

Thornhill Close

WF41JU

Greenside Park

WF41NE

Harrison Road

WF41NX

Holly Close

WF41PF

Brand Hill Drive

WF42DR

Mill Lane

WF42PB

Chevet Lane

WF42PL

Felkirk Drive

S714EE

Midland Cottages

WF15DE

Doncaster Road

WF26LJ

Cherry Tree Road

WF26NS

Thornhill Drive

WF41BW

Weavers Green

WF41JL

Ash Street

WF41NT

Thorntree Avenue

WF41RP

Doncaster Road

WF41RX

Grange View

WF42AP

Brier Lane

WF42BU

Charles Street

WF42BY

The Grove

WF42EG

Highfields

WF42ER

Regina Crescent

WF42NN

Woolley Mill Lane

WF42NR

Bleakley Lane

WF42NT

Bleakley Avenue

WF42PT

Spring Farm

WF42QA

Willow Drive

WF42QY

Hammerton Grove

WF26QT

Nevile Drive

WF26QW

Barnsley Road

WF15RZ

Woodyard Cottages

WF41HW

Hare Park Lane

WF41LE

Beech Avenue

WF41RL

Kingsley Close

WF42AH

Mill Lane

WF42HH

Cow Lane

WF42NG

Ingswell Avenue

WF42NY

Hudson Avenue

WF26PS

Common Lane

WF15RY

Chevet Terrace

WF26LU

Oaklands Croft

WF26PA

School Lane

WF26TE

Chestnut Avenue

WF41HA

Springhill Avenue

WF41HR

Hare Park Lane

Data Sources

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