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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

WF41LT

Hall Park Avenue

WF26NT

Thornhill Close

WF42JF

Meadow Bank

WF42EW

Hillcrest

WF41NN

Shay Lane

WF41FF

Herbaceous Court

WF26ND

Elmwood Avenue

WF42QE

Birch Close

WF41HG

Church Way

WF41ST

Bedford Close

WF42BA

Mulberry Place

WF41NQ

Smithy Close

WF41HY

Fernlea Close

WF41PF

Brand Hill Drive

WF42PJ

Madeley Road

WF42NG

Ingswell Avenue

WF26JT

Waterton Close

WF42HJ

Hatfield Place

WF42AB

Mill Lane

WF42DU

Ryhill Pits Lane

WF26LX

Brooklands Avenue

WF41LD

Middle Lane

S714EF

Navvy Lane

WF41LZ

Ashdene Approach

WF42AT

Brier Lane

WF26LF

Shay Lane

WF41HP

High Street

WF42DH

Brunswick

WF41PQ

Ashdene Drive

WF26PN

The Balk

WF41NA

Ashdene Approach

WF26LE

Grove Crescent

WF41SB

Kendal Drive

WF26AJ

Haw Park Lane

WF41JE

Meadowfields Drive

WF41LL

Pontefract Road

WF41SZ

Manorfields Avenue

WF41NY

Holly Crescent

WF41NG

High Street

WF42BS

Station Road

WF42AU

East Mount

WF26PL

Woodfield Park

WF41SW

Farnham Way

WF42DP

Cemetery Road

WF41NZ

Crofton Court

WF26LT

Elmwood Drive

WF41PD

Lodge Lane

WF41LY

Ashdene Avenue

WF42NQ

George Lane

WF41HB

Pinfold Drive

WF26UG

Simpson Court

WF41JN

Oak Street

WF41NR

Thorntree Avenue

WF42DL

Lakeside Estate

WF26NA

Brooklands View

WF41HA

Springhill Avenue

WF42FB

Beachill Crescent

WF41NS

Hawthorn Avenue

WF42AL

Mill Lane

WF26LL

Cherry Tree Road

WF26TL

Buttermere Croft

WF42HE

Cow Lane

WF26PW

Brockswood Court

WF26NH

Oakenshaw Lane

WF42QG

Madeley Road

WF41RY

Kendal Rise

WF42AA

Mill Lane

WF26TR

Walton Locks

WF41BX

Weavers Close

WF41TF

Priory Ridge

WF42AG

Mill Lane

WF42EN

Hardie Road

WF42AP

Brier Lane

WF26TB

School Lane

WF26PU

Spurr Grove

WF41SG

Sandown Avenue

WF41AN

Bedford Farm Court

WF41RN

Kingsley Avenue

WF42DX

Church Lane

WF42DA

St Annes Street

WF26TF

Oak Tree Meadow

WF42AH

Mill Lane

WF26TH

Langdale Mount

WF41SD

Doncaster Road

WF41FD

Herbage View

WF41PP

Doncaster Road

WF41RL

Kingsley Close

WF42NN

Woolley Mill Lane

WF42NX

The Oval

WF26LA

Shay Lane

WF26LW

Elmwood Drive

WF42HA

East Street

WF41PN

Ashdene Crescent

WF42BX

Mayfield Rise

WF42AR

Hope Street

WF42FF

Tup Lane

WF42DR

Mill Lane

WF41JD

Meadowfields Road

WF42DW

School Lane

WF26TE

Chestnut Avenue

Data Sources

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