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Walton, Woolley & Bretton

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About

The Walton, Woolley & Bretton area in Wakefield is a mix of residential and rural spaces. It includes the villages of Walton and Woolley, known for their historic buildings and green surroundings. Bretton is home to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, a major cultural attraction with outdoor art installations and exhibitions. The area features a blend of older properties and newer developments, catering to different housing needs.

Open spaces like Walton Park and Woolley Edge provide opportunities for walking and outdoor activities. The M1 motorway runs nearby, offering good transport links to Wakefield city centre and beyond. Local amenities include schools, shops, and community facilities serving the villages. The area maintains a balance between countryside living and access to urban services.

Area overview

On average Walton, Woolley & Bretton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 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 of residents in Walton, Woolley & Bretton is £53,600 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).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
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

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

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 75 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Walton, Woolley & Bretton area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 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
Detached36£450,625
Flats5£150,000
Semi-Detached23£235,995
Terraced11£250,000

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

WF42JL

Abbot Lane

WF26QG

Barnsley Road

WF26TB

School Lane

WF42JT

Back Lane

WF44TP

Bretton Lane

WF26AJ

Haw Park Lane

WF26JS

The Balk

WF26UJ

Walton, Woolley & Bretton

WF42JY

Walton, Woolley & Bretton

WF42LA

Finkle Close

WF42LU

Finkle Close

WF44JY

Huddersfield Road

WF44LF

Bretton Lane

WF44TY

Hoyland Manor

WF26LP

Elmwood Close

WF26LT

Elmwood Drive

WF26PP

Sike Lane

WF26RU

Brockswood Court

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.