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Walton, Woolley & Bretton

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About

Walton, Woolley and Bretton form a patchwork of villages and suburbs to the east and north-east of Wakefield city centre. Woolley sits close to the M1 and the Woolley Edge services, providing a clear road link to Leeds and the motorway network. Bretton occupies a broad area of post-war housing with a local shopping and community hub at the Bretton Centre. Walton lies between Wakefield and the A642, with lanes and field boundaries that trace older routes into the city. Local roads connect the three places without relying on the city centre for everyday travel.

The area mixes residential streets, farmland and pockets of reclaimed industrial ground. Former mining sites have been shaped into walking routes and rough grassland used by birdlife, while small parks and playing fields serve local schools and clubs. On clear days the Emley Moor transmitter appears on the skyline and helps orient people moving between settlements. Community events, parish council notices and village halls remain focal points for local information and services.

Area overview

On average Walton, Woolley & Bretton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Walton, Woolley & Bretton is £59,909 per year. There are 2 schools in Walton, Woolley & Bretton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Walton, Woolley & Bretton is home to around 6,278 people, with a population density of about 166.5 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
4.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Walton, Woolley & Bretton Population
6,278
Population density
166.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.81(-66%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.49(-48%)
Vehicle crime
5.26(-7%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.62(-46%)
Public order
4.14(-53%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,891
93.88%
Other White
97
1.55%
White and Asian (mixed)
39
0.62%
Pakistani
38
0.61%
Indian
32
0.51%
Total population: 6,275

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,107
40.15%
Level 3 (A level)
791
15.07%
No qualifications
784
14.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
743
14.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
410
7.81%
Total 16+ residents: 5,248

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,286
47.14%
Owns with a mortgage
937
34.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
215
7.88%
Social rents from council
129
4.73%
Other social rented
76
2.79%
Total households: 2,728

Property prices in Walton, Woolley & Bretton

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Walton, Woolley & Bretton area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,446 up to £1,075,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Walton, Woolley & Bretton 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 Walton, Woolley & Bretton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats10£172,500
Terraced12£265,000
Semi-Detached23£240,000
Detached42£470,000

10 years median price trend in Walton, Woolley & Bretton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walton, Woolley & Bretton.

All postcodes in Walton, Woolley & Bretton

S755QY

Long Pye Close

WF26JT

Waterton Close

WF26LB

Shay Lane

WF26NN

Greenside

WF26NU

Thornhill Croft

WF26SX

New Biggin Hill

WF26UA

Almond Avenue

WF42NA

Apple Haigh Lane

WF44JL

Denby Dale Road

WF44JU

Wakefield Rural

S755RQ

Bloomingdale Court

WF26LA

Shay Lane

WF26PB

Manor Road

WF26UE

Edmonstone Close

WF42ND

George Lane

WF42NS

Bleakley Terrace

WF26SP

Heron Drive

WF42NL

George Lane

S754DB

Haigh Lane

S755RL

Wheatley Drive

WF42NE

George Lane

WF42NP

Apple Haigh Lane

WF44JS

Park Lane

WF26LQ

Cherry Tree Crescent

WF26NZ

Priory Square

WF42PE

Notton Lane

WF42QB

Willow Beck

WF42LT

Bramley Lane

S754BY

Claphouse Fold

WF26LF

Shay Lane

WF26LZ

Brooklands Road

WF26NL

Oakenshaw Lane

WF26UF

Otter Close

WF42LD

Old Mount Farm

S755GN

Maydal Drive

S755GP

Hepworth Close

S755RJ

Windhill Rise

WF26LR

Elmwood Garth

WF26TZ

Walton Grange

WF26UD

Cayman Close

WF42JW

The Walled Garden

WF44JZ

Sycamore Lane

WF26ND

Elmwood Avenue

WF26NR

School Lane

WF26QS

Chevet Park Court

WF42JS

Woolley Park

S755QS

Henry Moore Court

WF26LN

Shay Lane

WF26QE

Barnsley Road

S755RU

Silverwood Road

WF26LX

Brooklands Avenue

WF26TG

Lakeland Way

WF26TH

Langdale Mount

S754DD

Moorhouse Lane

S755GY

Spring Hill

S755RR

Dearne Court

WF26TL

Buttermere Croft

WF26UL

Pilkington Court

WF42TA

Woolley Hall Gardens

WF44LH

The Croft

WF44LQ

Bramley Lane

WF26PU

Spurr Grove

S755GT

Goldsworthy Way

WF26NA

Brooklands View

WF26NX

Thornhill Drive

WF42LE

Seckar Lane

WF42LY

The Courtyard

WF42NH

Manor Close

WF44JT

Park Lane

WF44JX

Huddersfield Road

WF26QL

The Balk

WF42JJ

New Road

WF42NW

Barnsley Road

WF26JU

The Balk

WF26PF

Manor Rise

WF26TR

Walton Locks

WF26UB

Nevile Drive

WF42LF

Barnsley Road

WF42NJ

George Lane

WF26LW

Elmwood Drive

WF26NT

Thornhill Close

WF26SR

Swift Way

WF42JH

New Road

WF42JU

Church Street

WF42PB

Chevet Lane

WF44JN

Denby Dale Road

WF44JP

Huddersfield Road

S714EE

Midland Cottages

S754BZ

Haigh Lane

S755GR

Heathcote Close

S755GX

Knoll Mews

WF26LJ

Cherry Tree Road

WF26NS

Thornhill Drive

WF26QF

Barnsley Road

WF42LB

Back House Lane

WF42NN

Woolley Mill Lane

WF42NR

Bleakley Lane

WF42NT

Bleakley Avenue

WF42PT

Spring Farm

WF26QT

Nevile Drive

Data Sources

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