Property profile

12 Sward WayCrofton

WF4 1FB

Crofton, Ryhill and Walton

Area profile →

Map showing 12 Sward Way, Crofton, Wakefield

Property Price
150k200k250k300k400k500k750k1.5M

Estimated sale price

£260,000

Detached sold in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton

The box shows the middle 50% of detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold30 Jan 2026
£245,000Change since last sale: +£16,000 (+6.6%)
Annualised change
+11% per yearWakefield annualised change (detached) since 2026: +1.8% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £288 per sq ft
£307 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£19 per sq ft (+6.6%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton
£365,000Estimate vs local median: −£104,000 (−28%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

Estimate calculated .

Property facts

Property typeHouse / Detached
TenureFreehold
Floor area79 m² / 850 sq ft
EPC ratingB
EPC inspection22 Jan 2024

Sales history

DatePriceChange
30 Jan 2026£245,000+10%
28 Sept 2018£222,995-

Local market

Property prices in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton

Median price£230,000
Price per sq ft£254
Sales (last 12 months)171
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £325K

Based on 171 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £254 per square foot) in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £875,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached59£365,000£288
Semi-Detached75£212,500£244
Terraced33£149,500£164
Flats4£107,500£189

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£231,995£89,995£140,000£93,000
2017£248,998£45,000£135,000£92,500
2018£262,995£58,500£142,500£119,250
2019£260,000£87,000£149,950£110,000
2020£247,000£173,950£160,000£122,250
2021£283,000£123,500£170,000£126,250
2022£320,000£210,000£183,500£133,750
2023£331,250£96,000£182,000£157,500
2024£322,500£87,000£210,000£135,000
2025£357,500£115,000£205,000£153,500
2026£310,000£215,000£143,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£213£155£157£126
2017£218£84£156£118
2018£224£102£178£147
2019£230£93£184£130
2020£217£228£192£137
2021£242£205£201£165
2022£288£265£226£170
2023£269£137£221£186
2024£272£126£231£167
2025£284£227£240£175
2026£280£264£160
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Crofton, Ryhill and Walton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF4 1FB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF4 1FB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 202612, Sward Way, Wakefield, WF4 1FBDetachedFreehold£245,000
14 Jul 202617, Herbage View, Wakefield, WF4 1FDDetachedFreehold£422,500
06 Oct 20257, Herbage View, Wakefield, WF4 1FDDetachedFreehold£365,000
29 May 202610, Manor Drive, Wakefield, WF4 1JHSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
03 Oct 202569, Oak Street, Wakefield, WF4 1JNSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1, Sward Way, Crofton, WakefieldFreehold122 m²£315,000 (2021)
2, Sward Way, Crofton, WakefieldFreehold79 m²£219,995 (2018)
3, Sward Way, Crofton, WakefieldFreehold122 m²£294,995 (2018)
4 Sward Way, Crofton, WakefieldFreehold79 m²£222,995 (2018)
5, Sward Way, Crofton, WakefieldFreehold106 m²£322,500 (2024)
6 Sward Way, Crofton, WakefieldFreehold95 m²£242,995 (2018)
7, Sward Way, Crofton, WakefieldFreehold100 m²£255,995 (2018)
8, Sward Way, Crofton, WakefieldFreehold140 m²£282,995 (2018)
9 Sward Way, Crofton, WakefieldFreehold95 m²£245,995 (2018)
10, Sward Way, Crofton, WakefieldFreehold95 m²£242,995 (2018)

Area insights for WF4 1FB

Full area profile →

Overview

Postcode WF4 1FB is located in a rural town, within the Crofton, Ryhill and Walton ward of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Crofton area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 54.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Crofton is £51,225 per year. The nearest station is Streethouse, about 2 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
18%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Crofton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,091 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Crofton has an average crime rate, with approximately 54.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18%

Approximately 18.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Crofton is £51,225 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 288 ft away from WF4 1FB.

Flood risk

No risk

Crofton near WF4 1FB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Streethouse located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
478
Population density
3,727.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.77(-24%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.04(-41%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.03(-72%)
Shoplifting
3.53(-60%)
Vehicle crime
3.53(-37%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
424
88.52%
Other White
24
5.01%
Indian
8
1.67%
African
8
1.67%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
1.25%
Total population: 479

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
134
39.3%
Level 3 (A level)
73
21.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
54
15.84%
No qualifications
39
11.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
7.62%
Total 16+ residents: 341

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
105
65.22%
Social rents from council
22
13.66%
Shared ownership
12
7.45%
Owns outright
9
5.59%
Other social rented
7
4.35%
Total households: 161

Schools

In the WF4 1FB postcode area, located within Crofton, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF4 1FB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryCrofton Infant SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryCrofton Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryCrofton AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF4 1FB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF4 1FB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miNew Crofton Premier5 Santingley Lane, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1LGWalking directions to New Crofton Premier
0.3 miSainsbury's Local69 High Street, Wakefield, WF4 1NGWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local