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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 56 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
56
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
28.36(-35%)
Other theft
5.98(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.82(-58%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.67(-33%)
Public order
4.29(-52%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,142
94.14%
Other White
150
2.3%
African
50
0.77%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
25
0.38%
Indian
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 64 recent sales, the median property price is £233,000 in Crofton area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £705,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Crofton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached29£310,000
Semi-Detached26£217,500
Terraced9£150,000

10 years median price trend in Crofton

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

All postcodes in Crofton

WF41BX

Weavers Close

WF41JS

Spring Lane

WF41NW

Shay Lane

WF41LG

Santingley Lane

WF41QH

Doncaster Road

WF41HU

High Street

WF41NB

The Avenue

WF41PQ

Ashdene Drive

WF41SW

Farnham Way

WF41EZ

Springhill Mount

WF41JY

Greenview

WF41NJ

Walton View

WF41QE

Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton

WF41QA

Doncaster Road

WF41LL

Pontefract Road

WF41PB

Brand Hill Drive

WF41PD

Lodge Lane

WF41QP

Moorhouse Lane

WF41QU

Garmil Lane

WF41AA

Weeland Road

WF41LQ

Lanark Rise

WF41SX

Parkway

WF42FT

Wintersett Lane

WF41LX

Ashdene Avenue

WF41LZ

Ashdene Approach

WF41JJ

High Street

WF41TA

Lovell View

WF42EA

Moorhouse Lane

WF41JG

The Orchard

WF41PS

Doncaster Road

WF41HN

Hope Terrace

WF41HQ

Churchfields

WF41TL

Church Hill Farm

WF41FB

Sward Way

WF41JT

Greentop

WF41HH

Slack Lane

WF76ES

Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton

WF41JX

Greenside Court

WF41RH

Oakdene Drive

WF41FE

Forb Road

WF41LJ

Richmond Court

WF41RR

Doncaster Road

WF41HP

High Street

WF41NR

Thorntree Avenue

WF41HB

Pinfold Drive

WF41JH

Manor Drive

WF41RT

Doncaster Road

WF41RZ

Cambridge Crescent

WF41TB

White Court

WF41HE

Slack Lane

WF41LB

Greenside Court

WF41SJ

Woodlands

WF41NP

Benwood View

WF41PR

Doncaster Road

WF41HL

Garden Row

WF41ST

Bedford Close

WF41TD

Scott Drive

WF41JN

Oak Street

WF41LD

Middle Lane

WF41NS

Hawthorn Avenue

WF42PY

Reservoir Farm Court

WF41EU

Pinfold Drive

WF41SL

Shay Court

WF41FD

Herbage View

WF41HD

Springhill Avenue

WF41LS

Weeland Road

WF41PY

Doncaster Road

WF41SS

Dovedale Close

WF41JU

Greenside Park

WF41NE

Harrison Road

WF41NX

Holly Close

WF41PF

Brand Hill Drive

WF41PW

Rose Garth

WF41SP

Thorntree Court

WF15DE

Doncaster Road

WF41BW

Weavers Green

WF41NT

Thorntree Avenue

WF41QY

Chapel Close

WF41JL

Ash Street

WF41RP

Doncaster Road

WF41RX

Grange View

WF41HW

Hare Park Lane

WF41LE

Beech Avenue

WF41RL

Kingsley Close

WF41HA

Springhill Avenue

WF41JE

Meadowfields Drive

WF41RY

Kendal Rise

WF41JP

Santingley Lane

WF41SY

Manorfields Court

WF41BY

Oaklands Avenue

WF41PE

Brand Hill Approach

WF41PL

Ashdene Crescent

WF41RJ

Manor Gardens

WF41AW

Waterton Court

WF41DL

Westmorland Close

WF41NG

High Street

WF42FN

Haw Park Lane

WF42EB

Back Lane

WF42ED

Stoneleigh Cottages

WF41LT

Hall Park Avenue

Data Sources

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