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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

WF41LS

Weeland Road

WF41PA

Holly Close

WF41SQ

Crayford Drive

WF26TJ

Ambleside Drive

WF42FQ

Crofton, Ryhill and Walton

WF41NH

Hare Park View

WF41HF

Ashdene Drive

WF42ET

Regina Crescent

WF42QB

Willow Beck

WF26TZ

Walton Grange

WF15RY

Chevet Terrace

WF26PD

Manor Road

WF26TN

High Meadows

WF41JP

Santingley Lane

WF42QA

Willow Drive

WF41NX

Holly Close

WF42NZ

Hill Top Close

WF42PF

High Ash Close

WF26NR

School Lane

WF42PL

Felkirk Drive

WF41RR

Doncaster Road

WF41HN

Hope Terrace

WF42HB

Crescent Road

WF42NW

Barnsley Road

WF41LX

Ashdene Avenue

WF42ES

Regina Crescent

WF26LD

The Grove

WF42BJ

Wintersett Close

WF42EA

Moorhouse Lane

WF41RP

Doncaster Road

WF42JA

Crofton, Ryhill and Walton

WF26UH

Waterton Gardens

WF42HT

Cow Lane

WF42HF

Cow Lane

WF41HT

Hare Park Lane

WF41PL

Ashdene Crescent

WF42NE

George Lane

WF42BN

Westfield Crescent

WF41ND

Harrison Road

WF42JB

Lodges Close

WF42BD

Mulberry Place

WF41JJ

High Street

WF41LH

Wentworth Drive

WF41SE

Oakenshaw Lane

WF41BW

Weavers Green

WF41NE

Harrison Road

WF41EZ

Springhill Mount

WF42NT

Bleakley Avenue

WF42BP

Station Road

WF26JS

The Balk

WF42EQ

Horncastle View

WF42NF

Ingswell Drive

WF42AX

Cow Lane

WF41JU

Greenside Park

WF41LU

Cock Lane

WF41SX

Parkway

WF42PD

Chevet Lane

WF42FE

Keeper Lane

WF42PA

Notton Lane

WF42FT

Wintersett Lane

WF42HL

Upper Hatfield Place

WF41LN

Weeland Road

WF41JB

Towers Close

WF42EX

Cow Lane

WF26NW

Shay Lane

WF41LF

Santingley Lane

WF41TB

White Court

WF41LR

Doncaster Road

WF41HU

High Street

WF42HY

Ryecroft Avenue

WF41JG

The Orchard

WF41SY

Manorfields Court

WF42PH

Church View Close

WF42HQ

Cow Lane

WF42DN

Lakeside Estate

WF26PH

Manor Garth

WF26LQ

Cherry Tree Crescent

WF41FE

Forb Road

WF42BU

Charles Street

WF26LN

Shay Lane

WF42HU

Madeley Road

WF26NS

Thornhill Drive

WF42DD

Churchfields

WF42QU

Larchfield Way

WF42FL

Madeley Mews

WF26QW

Barnsley Road

WF42PW

Crofters Court

WF42AD

Chapel Street

WF41EX

Springhill Drive

WF26PR

Crofton, Ryhill and Walton

WF26PX

Lodge Lane

WF42FR

Crofton, Ryhill and Walton

WF42QY

Hammerton Grove

WF42BB

Mulberry Avenue

WF15RZ

Woodyard Cottages

WF41LJ

Richmond Court

WF41AD

West Lane

WF15RX

Oakenshaw Lane

WF41PG

Ashdene Drive

WF41SP

Thorntree Court

Data Sources

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