Crofton, Ryhill, and Walton is a ward in the Wakefield district, located to the southeast of the city center. The area includes the villages of Crofton, Ryhill, and Walton, each with its own distinct character. Crofton is the largest settlement, with a mix of residential areas and local amenities, while Ryhill and Walton are smaller, more rural communities. The ward is bordered by the M1 motorway, providing good transport links to nearby towns and cities.
The landscape features a blend of farmland and green spaces, with pockets of woodland and open fields. Local facilities include schools, shops, and community centers, serving the needs of residents. The ward has a mix of housing, from older properties to newer developments, catering to a range of households. Its location offers a balance between rural tranquility and accessibility to urban centers like Wakefield and Leeds.
On average Crofton, Ryhill and Walton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton is £43,922 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).
Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £212,500 in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £1,340,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 49 | £320,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 62 | £195,000 |
| Terraced | 29 | £140,000 |
10 years price trend in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton
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Brunswick
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Back Lane
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Church Lane
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Mill Lane Gardens
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Notton Lane
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Oak Crescent
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Shay Court
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Orchard Croft
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Chestnut Avenue
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Forage Way
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Rectory Crescent
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Ashdene Crescent
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Wintersett Close
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Churchfields
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Beachill Road
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Ryhill & South Hiendley
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Bleakley Lane
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Cherry Tree Road
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Walton, Woolley & Bretton
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The Stables
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Scholars Court
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Claremont Crescent
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Spring Lane
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Priory Ridge
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Doncaster Road
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Brier Lane
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Brier Lane
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Station Road
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Church Lane
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Brooklands Crescent
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Sike Lane
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Bedford Close
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Weeland Road
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Brand Hill Drive
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Sandown Avenue
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Lafflands Lane
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Hope Street
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Ryhill & South Hiendley
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Station Road
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Common Ing Lane
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Hammerton Grove
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The Balk
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Brooklands Road
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Beech Croft
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Copper Beech Court
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High Meadows
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Springhill Drive
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Glenn Way
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Lafflands Lane
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Cow Lane
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Cow Lane
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Cow Lane
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Ingswell Drive
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The Oval
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Manor Road
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Rutland Drive
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Doncaster Road
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Thorntree Avenue
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Doncaster Road
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Doncaster Road
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Doncaster Road
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Madeley Road
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Nostell Lane
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Madeley Drive
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Ings Close
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School Lane
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Claremont Crescent
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Slack Lane
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Fernlea Close
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Meadowfields Close
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Towers Lane
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Kingsley Avenue
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Station Road
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Back Lane
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Crescent Road
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Madeley Road
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Madeley Road
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Smithy Close
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Haw Park Lane
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The Balk
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Walton, Woolley & Bretton
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Crofton Court
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Ashdene Drive
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Hare Park Lane
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Fernlea Close
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Chestnut Grove
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Hardie Road
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Cow Lane
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Crescent Road
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Elmwood Close
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Elmwood Drive
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Sike Lane
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Brockswood Court
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Bedford Close
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Weeland Road
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Ashdene Drive
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Manorfields Avenue
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Ryhill & South Hiendley
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.