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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

WF41PA

Holly Close

WF41PH

Ashdene Garth

WF42EE

Haw Park Lane

WF41AN

Bedford Farm Court

WF41HG

Church Way

WF41NA

Ashdene Approach

WF41NZ

Crofton Court

WF41QW

Station Cottages

WF41JA

High Street

WF41ND

Harrison Road

WF41NY

Holly Crescent

WF41SB

Kendal Drive

WF41AD

West Lane

WF41JW

Oak Street

WF41SF

Windmill Fold

WF41FF

Herbaceous Court

WF41JR

Santingley Court

WF41PN

Ashdene Crescent

WF41TF

Priory Ridge

WF41AB

Engine Lane

WF41LH

Wentworth Drive

WF41AE

Birkwood Avenue

WF41LU

Cock Lane

WF41EY

Springhill Grove

WF41RU

Doncaster Road

WF41SQ

Crayford Drive

WF41LY

Ashdene Avenue

WF41FA

Forage Way

WF41HZ

Rectory Crescent

WF41NN

Shay Lane

WF41PJ

Ashdene Drive

WF41LF

Santingley Lane

WF41LP

Doncaster Road

WF41NL

Claremont Crescent

WF41LW

Pontefract Road

WF41JB

Towers Close

WF41QG

Doncaster Road

WF41SG

Sandown Avenue

WF41EX

Springhill Drive

WF41TE

Glenn Way

WF41PP

Doncaster Road

WF41SD

Doncaster Road

WF41SE

Oakenshaw Lane

WF41LR

Doncaster Road

WF41NU

Thorntree Avenue

WF41RW

Doncaster Road

WF41SA

Rutland Drive

WF41JF

Meadowfields Close

WF41NH

Hare Park View

WF41HJ

Slack Lane

WF41HY

Fernlea Close

WF41QB

The Towers

WF41RN

Kingsley Avenue

WF41HX

Slack Lane

WF41NF

High Street

WF41HF

Ashdene Drive

WF41HS

Hare Park Lane

WF41NQ

Smithy Close

WF41SU

Chestnut Grove

WF41JD

Meadowfields Road

WF41LN

Weeland Road

WF41PG

Ashdene Drive

WF41QT

The Villas

WF41SZ

Manorfields Avenue

Data Sources

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