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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

WF42AF

Sunny Bank

WF42DG

Brunswick

S729AU

Charles Street

WF42DN

Lakeside Estate

S729AS

Regent Street

WF42BS

Station Road

WF42HY

Ryecroft Avenue

S729DB

Braemar Croft

S729DS

Kirkgate Lane

S729FP

Haguewood Court

S729BE

Brierley Road

S729DA

Tun Lane

S729AG

Southgate

WF42JD

Madeley Road

WF42QF

Oak Crescent

WF42EJ

Beachill Road

WF42DL

Lakeside Estate

WF42AZ

Top Orchard

WF42PJ

Madeley Road

WF42DT

Station Road

WF42QT

Laurel Court

WF42AN

Greenside

WF42BG

Greenside

WF42BA

Mulberry Place

WF42FP

Jacobs Well Court

WF42DP

Cemetery Road

S729FE

Rowan Lane

WF42BW

Station Road

WF42AB

Mill Lane

WF42PS

Rufford Close

S729DT

Manor Drive

WF42AT

Brier Lane

WF42QE

Birch Close

WF42FJ

Madeley Drive

WF42AD

Chapel Street

S729DU

Manor Croft

WF42DD

Churchfields

S729BD

The Common

S729DR

Kirkgate Lane

WF42AH

Mill Lane

S729DQ

High Well Hill Lane

WF42ES

Regina Crescent

WF42FG

Crofton, Ryhill and Walton

WF42FH

Mill Lane Gardens

WF42PL

Felkirk Drive

WF42FF

Tup Lane

S729AR

Regent Crescent

WF42DS

Ferry Top Lane

WF42BZ

Station Road

WF42PW

Crofters Court

WF42HE

Cow Lane

S729AZ

Regent Street

WF42EP

Attlee Avenue

S729BT

New Street

S729DD

Tun Lane

WF42BE

Cow Lane

S729BX

George Street

S729BJ

Wood Street

WF42QU

Larchfield Way

WF42DU

Ryhill Pits Lane

WF42AJ

Garden Terrace

S729AT

Regent Street

WF42BJ

Wintersett Close

WF42AG

Mill Lane

S729AN

High Street

S729FQ

Downs House Close

WF42AQ

Quarry Mount

WF42ER

Regina Crescent

WF42AL

Mill Lane

S729BY

George Street

WF42FR

Crofton, Ryhill and Walton

WF42PR

Hardwick Close

S729AH

High Street

WF42BU

Charles Street

Data Sources

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