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Ryhill & South Hiendley

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About

Ryhill & South Hiendley is situated in the eastern part of the Wakefield district. The area is characterised by former mining villages, with residential streets and local amenities centred around these communities. The landscape includes areas of farmland and woodland, providing a mix of open spaces. Local facilities serve the immediate population, with a focus on practical services and community organisations.

The area contains several stretches of water, including Cold Hiendley Reservoir, which is used for fishing and sailing. Paths around these reservoirs and through pockets of woodland offer recreational walking routes. The history of coal mining remains a visible part of the local identity, shaping the development of the villages. Transport links connect the area to larger towns like Pontefract and Wakefield itself.

Area overview

On average Ryhill & South Hiendley has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ryhill & South Hiendley is £40,518 per year. There are 3 schools in Ryhill & South Hiendley: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ryhill & South Hiendley is home to around 6,293 people, with a population density of about 537.7 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
19.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ryhill & South Hiendley Population
6,293
Population density
537.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.59(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.05(+12%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.52(-24%)
Public order
5.4(-39%)
Vehicle crime
4.61(-18%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,898
93.78%
Other White
184
2.93%
African
34
0.54%
White and Black African (mixed)
31
0.49%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
20
0.32%
Total population: 6,289

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,367
26.74%
Level 4+ (Degree)
974
19.05%
Level 3 (A level)
879
17.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
783
15.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
601
11.76%
Total 16+ residents: 5,112

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
913
33.39%
Owns with a mortgage
822
30.07%
Social rents from council
360
13.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
318
11.63%
Other social rented
248
9.07%
Total households: 2,734

Property prices in Ryhill & South Hiendley

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Ryhill & South Hiendley area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £412,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ryhill & South Hiendley 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 Ryhill & South Hiendley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced17£130,000
Detached14£250,000
Flats1£96,000
Semi-Detached25£190,000

10 years median price trend in Ryhill & South Hiendley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ryhill & South Hiendley.

All postcodes in Ryhill & South Hiendley

S729AD

Chestnut Mews

S729BW

Chestnut Drive

WF42AU

East Mount

WF42FF

Tup Lane

S729AX

Nelson Street

S729BT

New Street

S729FE

Rowan Lane

WF42AA

Mill Lane

WF42QZ

Hammerton Farm Avenue

S729BU

Main Street

S729DF

High Well Hill Lane

S729DN

Slack Lane

WF42BA

Mulberry Place

WF42DQ

Common Ing Lane

WF42QE

Birch Close

WF42FG

Crofton, Ryhill and Walton

S729DQ

High Well Hill Lane

WF42BB

Mulberry Avenue

WF42PP

Willowgarth Close

S729DH

Church Lane

S729AR

Regent Crescent

WF42AB

Mill Lane

WF42AL

Mill Lane

WF42BZ

Station Road

WF42DF

Common Ing Lane

WF42EW

Hillcrest

WF42FD

Hemmingway Close

WF94PW

Hemsworth

S729BS

Main Street

S729DD

Tun Lane

WF42AE

Lafflands Lane

WF42EP

Attlee Avenue

WF42FU

Crofton, Ryhill and Walton

S729BN

White Cross Gardens

WF42BN

Westfield Crescent

WF42BQ

Ashwood Green

S729AS

Regent Street

WF42ES

Regina Crescent

WF42PS

Rufford Close

WF42DL

Lakeside Estate

WF42FB

Beachill Crescent

WF42PQ

St James Court

WF42PR

Hardwick Close

WF42DS

Ferry Top Lane

S729AH

High Street

WF42BE

Cow Lane

WF42BG

Greenside

WF42DW

School Lane

S729BA

Brierley Road

S729BE

Brierley Road

S729FD

Bramble Road

WF42AW

Brier Lane

WF42EZ

South Street

S729AN

High Street

S729BD

The Common

S729FP

Haguewood Court

WF42AD

Chapel Street

WF42DA

St Annes Street

WF42PW

Crofters Court

WF42QT

Laurel Court

S729DL

Stone Court

WF42BD

Mulberry Place

WF42DE

George Street

WF42DG

Brunswick

WF42JB

Lodges Close

WF94PP

Robin Lane

S729AT

Regent Street

S729DW

Felkirk Cottages

S729FH

The Parks

S729AP

Anne Crescent

S729AY

West Street

WF42DR

Mill Lane

WF42PL

Felkirk Drive

WF42AP

Brier Lane

WF42BU

Charles Street

WF42BY

The Grove

WF42ER

Regina Crescent

WF42QA

Willow Drive

WF42QY

Hammerton Grove

S729AA

Main Street

S729AF

Northgate

WF42AH

Mill Lane

S729DR

Kirkgate Lane

WF42DY

Church Lane

S729BJ

Wood Street

S729DJ

Braemar Rise

WF42BL

Hooton Crescent

WF42BX

Mayfield Rise

S729AZ

Regent Street

S729BX

George Street

S729BY

George Street

S729DU

Manor Croft

WF42HY

Ryecroft Avenue

S729AB

Main Street

S729AE

High Street

S729BQ

Orchard Drive

WF42BT

Millward Street

S729AW

Elizabeth Avenue

S729BH

Havercroft Rise

WF42BS

Station Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.