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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

WF42EL

Haverdale Road

WF42PH

Church View Close

WF42FL

Madeley Mews

S729DP

Slack Lane

WF42AZ

Top Orchard

WF42DP

Cemetery Road

WF42EF

Beachill Drive

WF42FP

Jacobs Well Court

WF42HA

East Street

S729DZ

Hemsworth

WF42QG

Madeley Road

WF42FR

Crofton, Ryhill and Walton

WF42FA

Westfield Mews

S729AL

Wood Street

S729DE

Westoff Lane

S729DS

Kirkgate Lane

WF42AQ

Quarry Mount

WF42AX

Cow Lane

WF42DH

Brunswick

WF42DU

Ryhill Pits Lane

WF42FH

Mill Lane Gardens

WF42QF

Oak Crescent

WF42DX

Church Lane

WF42RA

Crofton, Ryhill and Walton

WF42BJ

Wintersett Close

WF42DD

Churchfields

WF42EJ

Beachill Road

WF42FQ

Crofton, Ryhill and Walton

WF42AS

Henry Avenue

WF42AT

Brier Lane

WF42DZ

Ellis Laithe Fold

WF42BW

Station Road

S729BP

Main Street

WF42AG

Mill Lane

WF42AR

Hope Street

WF42AY

East Mount

WF42BP

Station Road

WF42DN

Lakeside Estate

WF42QX

Park Close

S729AU

Charles Street

S729BG

Main Street

S729DT

Manor Drive

S729FA

Elder Way

S729FQ

Downs House Close

WF42AF

Sunny Bank

WF42HE

Cow Lane

WF42JF

Meadow Bank

WF42HU

Madeley Road

WF42ET

Regina Crescent

S729DA

Tun Lane

S729AG

Southgate

S729AQ

Northgate

WF42DJ

Nostell Lane

WF42FJ

Madeley Drive

WF42HX

Ings Close

WF42JD

Madeley Road

S729AJ

James Street

S729BB

East Street

WF42DB

Nostell Lane

WF42DT

Station Road

WF42HB

Crescent Road

WF42PJ

Madeley Road

S729BF

Ryecroft Farm Close

S729BZ

Tun Lane

WF42EN

Hardie Road

WF42EX

Cow Lane

WF42EY

West Street

WF42JA

Crofton, Ryhill and Walton

S729DB

Braemar Croft

WF42AJ

Garden Terrace

WF42AN

Greenside

WF42EU

Cow Lane

WF42HZ

Green Acre Walk

WF42QU

Larchfield Way

Data Sources

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