Postcode WF2 6PX is located in a rural hamlet, within the Crofton, Ryhill and Walton ward of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Walton, Woolley & Bretton area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Walton, Woolley & Bretton is £59,909 per year. The nearest station is Sandal and Agbrigg located about 1.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Newmillerdam Country Park.
Walton, Woolley & Bretton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,018 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.
Walton, Woolley & Bretton has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Walton, Woolley & Bretton is £59,909 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF2 6PX.
Walton, Woolley & Bretton near WF2 6PX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sandal and Agbrigg located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Newmillerdam Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Newmillerdam Country Park |
Based on 170 recent sales, the median property price is £238,000 in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £875,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 4 | £155,000 |
| Detached | 64 | £365,000 |
| Terraced | 32 | £153,125 |
| Semi-Detached | 70 | £216,250 |
10 year median price trend in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton
In the WF2 6PX postcode area, located within Walton, Woolley & Bretton, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Wakefield district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WF2 6PX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Faith Heptinstall
Crofton, Ryhill and Walton - Elected 2 May 2024
Jon Trickett
Normanton and Hemsworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.