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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 58 recent sales, the median property price is £173,750 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ryhill & South Hiendley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached12£252,500£2,769
Flats1£96,000£1,352
Semi-Detached27£190,000£2,232
Terraced18£131,250£1,675

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

WF42EZ

South Street

S729BH

Havercroft Rise

WF42BY

The Grove

S729DH

Church Lane

S729AP

Anne Crescent

WF42AR

Hope Street

WF42HA

East Street

S729BF

Ryecroft Farm Close

S729AL

Wood Street

WF42AU

East Mount

S729BP

Main Street

WF42AP

Brier Lane

WF42QZ

Hammerton Farm Avenue

WF42DW

School Lane

WF42AY

East Mount

WF42DZ

Ellis Laithe Fold

WF42DE

George Street

WF42DQ

Common Ing Lane

S729AW

Elizabeth Avenue

S729BN

White Cross Gardens

WF42BX

Mayfield Rise

WF42BT

Millward Street

S729DW

Felkirk Cottages

WF42ET

Regina Crescent

S729AX

Nelson Street

S729BS

Main Street

S729BW

Chestnut Drive

WF42FU

Crofton, Ryhill and Walton

WF42AX

Cow Lane

WF42HB

Crescent Road

WF42HX

Ings Close

S729FH

The Parks

WF42PQ

St James Court

S729FD

Bramble Road

S729AJ

James Street

WF42RA

Crofton, Ryhill and Walton

WF42DX

Church Lane

WF42DY

Church Lane

S729FA

Elder Way

WF42FQ

Crofton, Ryhill and Walton

WF42DJ

Nostell Lane

S729DE

Westoff Lane

WF42PH

Church View Close

WF42EN

Hardie Road

S729DL

Stone Court

WF42HZ

Green Acre Walk

S729BB

East Street

S729AA

Main Street

WF42EX

Cow Lane

WF42QA

Willow Drive

S729BZ

Tun Lane

S729AB

Main Street

WF42FB

Beachill Crescent

WF42FD

Hemmingway Close

WF42DR

Mill Lane

S729DZ

Hemsworth

S729AE

High Street

WF94PW

Hemsworth

WF42AE

Lafflands Lane

S729AD

Chestnut Mews

WF42QG

Madeley Road

WF42PP

Willowgarth Close

WF42BB

Mulberry Avenue

WF42QY

Hammerton Grove

S729DF

High Well Hill Lane

WF42JB

Lodges Close

WF94PP

Robin Lane

S729DP

Slack Lane

S729BQ

Orchard Drive

WF42EY

West Street

WF42DH

Brunswick

WF42FA

Westfield Mews

WF42JA

Crofton, Ryhill and Walton

WF42AW

Brier Lane

WF42DF

Common Ing Lane

WF42BL

Hooton Crescent

WF42BN

Westfield Crescent

WF42HU

Madeley Road

WF42DA

St Annes Street

WF42EW

Hillcrest

WF42AS

Henry Avenue

S729AF

Northgate

WF42BQ

Ashwood Green

WF42EF

Beachill Drive

S729BU

Main Street

S729DN

Slack Lane

S729AQ

Northgate

WF42DB

Nostell Lane

S729DJ

Braemar Rise

WF42EL

Haverdale Road

WF42BD

Mulberry Place

WF42QX

Park Close

WF42JF

Meadow Bank

WF42BP

Station Road

WF42AA

Mill Lane

WF42FL

Madeley Mews

WF42EU

Cow Lane

S729BA

Brierley Road

S729BG

Main Street

S729AY

West Street

Data Sources

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