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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 87 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
87
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
49.42(+14%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.37(-32%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.73(+3%)
Public order
7.91(-12%)
Other theft
5.76(-13%)
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 157 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 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
Detached60£340,000
Flats2£222,500
Semi-Detached67£211,000
Terraced28£147,500

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

WF41HW

Hare Park Lane

WF42AH

Mill Lane

WF42HH

Cow Lane

WF26PS

Common Lane

WF41LE

Beech Avenue

WF41RL

Kingsley Close

WF42NG

Ingswell Avenue

WF42NY

Hudson Avenue

WF15RY

Chevet Terrace

WF26LU

Oaklands Croft

WF26TE

Chestnut Avenue

WF41HA

Springhill Avenue

WF41HR

Hare Park Lane

WF41JE

Meadowfields Drive

WF41RY

Kendal Rise

WF41HT

Hare Park Lane

WF26PA

School Lane

WF41JP

Santingley Lane

WF41SY

Manorfields Court

WF42DY

Church Lane

WF42HD

East Street

WF42NZ

Hill Top Close

WF42PD

Chevet Lane

WF26JX

The Balk

WF26PT

Chevet Lane

WF41BY

Oaklands Avenue

WF41PE

Brand Hill Approach

WF41PL

Ashdene Crescent

WF41RJ

Manor Gardens

WF42BL

Hooton Crescent

WF42PF

High Ash Close

WF41AW

Waterton Court

WF41DL

Westmorland Close

WF41NG

High Street

WF42BX

Mayfield Rise

WF42FN

Haw Park Lane

WF42HT

Cow Lane

WF26LL

Cherry Tree Road

WF26NW

Shay Lane

WF26UH

Waterton Gardens

WF42EB

Back Lane

WF42ED

Stoneleigh Cottages

WF26LS

Elmwood Avenue

WF26UG

Simpson Court

WF41LT

Hall Park Avenue

WF41PA

Holly Close

WF41PH

Ashdene Garth

WF42EE

Haw Park Lane

WF42HY

Ryecroft Avenue

WF26JY

The Balk

WF26NB

Shay Lane

WF26PX

Lodge Lane

WF41AN

Bedford Farm Court

WF41HG

Church Way

WF41NA

Ashdene Approach

WF41NZ

Crofton Court

WF42BT

Millward Street

WF42NB

The Green

WF26TJ

Ambleside Drive

WF26TQ

Kendal Rise

WF41JA

High Street

WF41ND

Harrison Road

WF41NY

Holly Crescent

WF41SB

Kendal Drive

WF42FE

Keeper Lane

WF42PA

Notton Lane

WF42QD

Beck View

WF26NJ

Oakenshaw Lane

WF41AD

West Lane

WF41JW

Oak Street

WF41SF

Windmill Fold

WF42FL

Madeley Mews

WF42PH

Church View Close

WF42PN

Highfield Rise

WF26LG

Cherrytree Drive

WF26TF

Oak Tree Meadow

WF41FF

Herbaceous Court

WF41JR

Santingley Court

WF41PN

Ashdene Crescent

WF41TF

Priory Ridge

WF42BS

Station Road

WF42EL

Haverdale Road

S714EF

Navvy Lane

WF26PE

Manor Rise

WF26PW

Brockswood Court

WF41LH

Wentworth Drive

WF42DP

Cemetery Road

WF42EF

Beachill Drive

WF41AE

Birkwood Avenue

WF41LU

Cock Lane

WF42AZ

Top Orchard

WF42FA

Westfield Mews

WF42FP

Jacobs Well Court

WF42FR

Crofton, Ryhill and Walton

WF42HA

East Street

WF42QG

Madeley Road

WF41EY

Springhill Grove

WF41RU

Doncaster Road

WF41SQ

Crayford Drive

WF42AQ

Quarry Mount

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.