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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 174 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached66£357,500£3,182
Flats4£107,500£2,030
Semi-Detached74£215,000£2,722
Terraced30£150,750£1,766

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

WF26PG

Manor Crescent

WF42PY

Reservoir Farm Court

WF42FN

Haw Park Lane

WF41HR

Hare Park Lane

WF41RU

Doncaster Road

WF26LR

Elmwood Garth

WF42EP

Attlee Avenue

WF42FD

Hemmingway Close

WF42JD

Madeley Road

WF41JT

Greentop

WF41HZ

Rectory Crescent

WF42BZ

Station Road

WF42QZ

Hammerton Farm Avenue

WF42NB

The Green

WF42DB

Nostell Lane

WF26RU

Brockswood Court

WF42HN

Cow Lane

WF41LP

Doncaster Road

WF41BY

Oaklands Avenue

WF42HD

East Street

WF41TL

Church Hill Farm

WF41HQ

Churchfields

WF26TQ

Kendal Rise

WF15DE

Doncaster Road

WF42QF

Oak Crescent

WF42EF

Beachill Drive

WF26LB

Shay Lane

WF26UF

Otter Close

WF26UL

Pilkington Court

WF42EL

Haverdale Road

WF41HH

Slack Lane

WF42PT

Spring Farm

WF41RH

Oakdene Drive

WF41TD

Scott Drive

WF42BG

Greenside

WF42PN

Highfield Rise

WF42NH

Manor Close

WF42DQ

Common Ing Lane

WF26LP

Elmwood Close

WF26TG

Lakeland Way

WF41JY

Greenview

WF26PP

Sike Lane

WF41PS

Doncaster Road

WF41JR

Santingley Court

WF41SS

Dovedale Close

WF26PS

Common Lane

WF26LG

Cherrytree Drive

WF42QT

Laurel Court

WF26PT

Chevet Lane

WF41NW

Shay Lane

WF41LB

Greenside Court

WF42BL

Hooton Crescent

WF41HS

Hare Park Lane

WF42DZ

Ellis Laithe Fold

WF42PR

Hardwick Close

WF42DG

Brunswick

WF42PS

Rufford Close

WF42EU

Cow Lane

WF26PF

Manor Rise

WF41SJ

Woodlands

WF41HL

Garden Row

WF26TA

The Stables

WF26LJ

Cherry Tree Road

WF42RA

Crofton, Ryhill and Walton

WF42BY

The Grove

WF42AE

Lafflands Lane

WF41AW

Waterton Court

WF26JX

The Balk

WF41QB

The Towers

WF42DJ

Nostell Lane

WF26JY

The Balk

WF41JF

Meadowfields Close

WF41JX

Greenside Court

WF42NA

Apple Haigh Lane

WF41LE

Beech Avenue

WF42BW

Station Road

WF41RT

Doncaster Road

WF42NP

Apple Haigh Lane

WF41DL

Westmorland Close

WF26PJ

Orchard Croft

WF26UE

Edmonstone Close

WF42EE

Haw Park Lane

WF42NJ

George Lane

WF26NZ

Priory Square

WF42NY

Hudson Avenue

WF42PQ

St James Court

WF41NL

Claremont Crescent

WF41HJ

Slack Lane

WF41EU

Pinfold Drive

WF41JH

Manor Drive

WF41SL

Shay Court

WF26PB

Manor Road

WF26LS

Elmwood Avenue

WF26NL

Oakenshaw Lane

WF42BQ

Ashwood Green

WF42QD

Beck View

WF41LG

Santingley Lane

WF42NL

George Lane

WF26PQ

School Lane

WF26UB

Nevile Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.