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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

WF42AX

Cow Lane

WF42PG

Grimpit Hill

WF26LD

The Grove

WF26LE

Grove Crescent

WF41LY

Ashdene Avenue

WF42DH

Brunswick

WF42DU

Ryhill Pits Lane

WF42DX

Church Lane

WF42FH

Mill Lane Gardens

WF42QF

Oak Crescent

WF42RA

Crofton, Ryhill and Walton

WF41FA

Forage Way

WF41HZ

Rectory Crescent

WF41NN

Shay Lane

WF41PJ

Ashdene Drive

WF42DD

Churchfields

WF42NU

Bleakley Lane

WF26PJ

Orchard Croft

WF26PL

Woodfield Park

WF42BJ

Wintersett Close

WF42EJ

Beachill Road

WF42FQ

Crofton, Ryhill and Walton

WF26LH

Cherry Tree Road

WF26PR

Crofton, Ryhill and Walton

WF26TA

The Stables

WF26UN

Scholars Court

WF41LF

Santingley Lane

WF41LP

Doncaster Road

WF42DZ

Ellis Laithe Fold

WF41NL

Claremont Crescent

WF42AS

Henry Avenue

WF42AT

Brier Lane

WF42BW

Station Road

WF42HS

Brooklands Crescent

WF26PN

The Balk

WF41LW

Pontefract Road

WF42AG

Mill Lane

WF42AY

East Mount

WF42BP

Station Road

WF42DN

Lakeside Estate

WF42QX

Park Close

WF41JB

Towers Close

WF41SG

Sandown Avenue

WF42AR

Hope Street

WF26JZ

The Balk

WF26NY

Beech Croft

WF42AF

Sunny Bank

WF42HE

Cow Lane

WF42HN

Cow Lane

WF42NF

Ingswell Drive

WF26LY

Brooklands Road

WF26TN

High Meadows

WF41EX

Springhill Drive

WF41TE

Glenn Way

WF42NX

The Oval

WF41PP

Doncaster Road

WF41SD

Doncaster Road

WF41SE

Oakenshaw Lane

WF42FJ

Madeley Drive

WF42JD

Madeley Road

WF26PQ

School Lane

WF41LR

Doncaster Road

WF41NU

Thorntree Avenue

WF41RW

Doncaster Road

WF41SA

Rutland Drive

WF42DJ

Nostell Lane

WF42HX

Ings Close

WF41JF

Meadowfields Close

WF41NH

Hare Park View

WF42DB

Nostell Lane

WF42PJ

Madeley Road

WF26TB

School Lane

WF41HJ

Slack Lane

WF41HY

Fernlea Close

WF41QB

The Towers

WF41RN

Kingsley Avenue

WF42DT

Station Road

WF42HB

Crescent Road

WF42HU

Madeley Road

WF26JS

The Balk

WF41HX

Slack Lane

WF41NF

High Street

WF42EY

West Street

WF42JA

Crofton, Ryhill and Walton

WF26AJ

Haw Park Lane

WF26UJ

Charles Court

WF41HF

Ashdene Drive

WF41HS

Hare Park Lane

WF41NQ

Smithy Close

WF41SU

Chestnut Grove

WF42EN

Hardie Road

WF42EX

Cow Lane

WF42AN

Greenside

WF42EQ

Horncastle View

WF42QU

Larchfield Way

WF26LP

Elmwood Close

WF26PP

Sike Lane

WF26RU

Brockswood Court

WF41JD

Meadowfields Road

WF41LN

Weeland Road

Data Sources

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