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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

WF41ST

Bedford Close

WF41LW

Pontefract Road

WF41LD

Middle Lane

WF41FF

Herbaceous Court

WF42PY

Reservoir Farm Court

WF76ES

Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton

WF41QY

Chapel Close

WF41JB

Towers Close

WF41TB

White Court

WF41NH

Hare Park View

WF41AA

Weeland Road

WF41SL

Shay Court

WF41JW

Oak Street

WF41TF

Priory Ridge

WF42FT

Wintersett Lane

WF41NL

Claremont Crescent

WF41PH

Ashdene Garth

WF41SU

Chestnut Grove

WF41BW

Weavers Green

WF41LG

Santingley Lane

WF41HP

High Street

WF41LS

Weeland Road

WF41EU

Pinfold Drive

WF41JU

Greenside Park

WF41AN

Bedford Farm Court

WF41AW

Waterton Court

WF41TE

Glenn Way

WF41RX

Grange View

WF41SX

Parkway

WF41LX

Ashdene Avenue

WF41LZ

Ashdene Approach

WF41NB

The Avenue

WF41SE

Oakenshaw Lane

WF41SB

Kendal Drive

WF41JE

Meadowfields Drive

WF41JN

Oak Street

WF41LB

Greenside Court

WF41HZ

Rectory Crescent

WF41JL

Ash Street

WF41EX

Springhill Drive

WF41LH

Wentworth Drive

WF41NX

Holly Close

WF41HU

High Street

WF41QE

Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton

WF41PP

Doncaster Road

WF41NA

Ashdene Approach

WF41LJ

Richmond Court

WF41HJ

Slack Lane

WF41DL

Westmorland Close

WF41JY

Greenview

WF41QT

The Villas

WF41NF

High Street

WF41NJ

Walton View

WF41QG

Doncaster Road

WF41QU

Garmil Lane

WF41NT

Thorntree Avenue

WF41TA

Lovell View

WF41TD

Scott Drive

WF41ND

Harrison Road

WF41SZ

Manorfields Avenue

WF41RH

Oakdene Drive

WF41HQ

Churchfields

WF41QH

Doncaster Road

WF41FB

Sward Way

Data Sources

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