Postcode WF4 1AD 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Crofton is £51,225 per year. The nearest station is Streethouse located about 1.0 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Sharlston Common.
Crofton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,077 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.
Crofton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 25.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.1% 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.
The average income per household in Crofton is £51,225 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 222 ft away from WF4 1AD.
Crofton near WF4 1AD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Streethouse located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Streethouse | N/A | Walking directions to Streethouse |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Sharlston Common | Large | Walking directions to Sharlston Common |
Based on 157 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £875,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 60 | £340,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £222,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 67 | £211,000 |
| Terraced | 28 | £147,500 |
10 year median price trend in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton
In the WF4 1AD postcode area, located within Crofton, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF4 1AD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sharlston Local | 75 Weeland Road, Wakefield, WF4 1DA | Walking directions to Sharlston Local |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.