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About

Crofton is a residential area situated south of Wakefield city centre, bounded by the A638 Doncaster Road and the M1 motorway. The locality is characterised by a mix of housing, primarily from the post-war period, including both private estates and former council properties. Local amenities are concentrated along Doncaster Road, providing essential shops and services for the community. The area is largely residential in nature, with several primary schools serving the local population.

The landscape is marked by the prominent presence of the Crofton chimney, a relic of the area's industrial past linked to nearby collieries. Open green spaces include the playing fields at St. Oswald's Church and the Crofton Community Centre. The area offers practical connections via the nearby motorway network and bus routes along the main roads. Residential streets are generally quiet, with a focus on local community facilities.

Area overview

On average Crofton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Crofton is £51,225 per year. There are 6 schools in Crofton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Crofton is home to around 6,524 people, with a population density of about 429.0 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
13.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Crofton Population
6,524
Population density
429 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.12(-34%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.67(-34%)
Other theft
5.21(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.75(-67%)
Vehicle crime
4.14(-26%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,142
94.14%
Other White
150
2.3%
African
50
0.77%
Indian
25
0.38%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
25
0.38%
Total population: 6,524

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,422
26.61%
No qualifications
1,151
21.54%
Level 3 (A level)
1,002
18.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
778
14.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
532
9.96%
Total 16+ residents: 5,343

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,124
40.93%
Owns with a mortgage
936
34.09%
Social rents from council
285
10.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
218
7.94%
Other social rented
115
4.19%
Total households: 2,746

Property prices in Crofton

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Crofton area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £625,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Crofton 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached35£280,000£3,047
Semi-Detached28£215,500£2,727
Terraced8£167,500£2,188

10 years median price trend in Crofton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crofton.

All postcodes in Crofton

WF41AE

Birkwood Avenue

WF41NG

High Street

WF41JP

Santingley Lane

WF41LQ

Lanark Rise

WF41JA

High Street

WF41EY

Springhill Grove

WF41SW

Farnham Way

WF41QA

Doncaster Road

WF41HY

Fernlea Close

WF41QB

The Towers

WF41RU

Doncaster Road

WF41PG

Ashdene Drive

WF41HW

Hare Park Lane

WF41RL

Kingsley Close

WF41RY

Kendal Rise

WF41BY

Oaklands Avenue

WF15DE

Doncaster Road

WF41RP

Doncaster Road

WF41HL

Garden Row

WF41RW

Doncaster Road

WF41SA

Rutland Drive

WF41LL

Pontefract Road

WF41SD

Doncaster Road

WF41HN

Hope Terrace

WF41PR

Doncaster Road

WF41FE

Forb Road

WF41RR

Doncaster Road

WF41RJ

Manor Gardens

WF41NW

Shay Lane

WF41JS

Spring Lane

WF41HS

Hare Park Lane

WF41PQ

Ashdene Drive

WF42FN

Haw Park Lane

WF41JG

The Orchard

WF41HE

Slack Lane

WF41SS

Dovedale Close

WF41NS

Hawthorn Avenue

WF41PN

Ashdene Crescent

WF41HD

Springhill Avenue

WF42EB

Back Lane

WF41LR

Doncaster Road

WF42ED

Stoneleigh Cottages

WF41JD

Meadowfields Road

WF41NU

Thorntree Avenue

WF42EA

Moorhouse Lane

WF41RN

Kingsley Avenue

WF41PW

Rose Garth

WF41PY

Doncaster Road

WF41LP

Doncaster Road

WF41LT

Hall Park Avenue

WF41QW

Station Cottages

WF41PJ

Ashdene Drive

WF41AD

West Lane

WF41AB

Engine Lane

WF41SP

Thorntree Court

WF41RT

Doncaster Road

WF41FD

Herbage View

WF41NQ

Smithy Close

WF41JH

Manor Drive

WF41HX

Slack Lane

WF41LY

Ashdene Avenue

WF41PL

Ashdene Crescent

WF41HG

Church Way

WF41SQ

Crayford Drive

WF41RZ

Cambridge Crescent

WF41PD

Lodge Lane

WF41EZ

Springhill Mount

WF41JJ

High Street

WF41HF

Ashdene Drive

WF41NP

Benwood View

WF41NE

Harrison Road

WF41FA

Forage Way

WF41NY

Holly Crescent

WF41PE

Brand Hill Approach

WF41LN

Weeland Road

WF41HA

Springhill Avenue

WF41JX

Greenside Court

WF41SY

Manorfields Court

WF41PS

Doncaster Road

WF41QP

Moorhouse Lane

WF41SJ

Woodlands

WF41HB

Pinfold Drive

WF41TL

Church Hill Farm

WF41LU

Cock Lane

WF41PA

Holly Close

WF41JT

Greentop

WF41SG

Sandown Avenue

WF41NZ

Crofton Court

WF41NN

Shay Lane

WF41SF

Windmill Fold

WF41NR

Thorntree Avenue

WF41HH

Slack Lane

WF41PB

Brand Hill Drive

WF41JF

Meadowfields Close

WF41PF

Brand Hill Drive

WF41JR

Santingley Court

WF41LF

Santingley Lane

WF41LE

Beech Avenue

WF41BX

Weavers Close

WF42EE

Haw Park Lane

Data Sources

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