Postcode WF4 1HJ 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 moderate crime levels, with around 71.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Crofton is £44,600 per year. The nearest station is Streethouse located about 1.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Crofton Park.
Crofton has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,590 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Crofton has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 71.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.4% 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 of residents in Crofton is £44,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF4 1HJ.
Crofton near WF4 1HJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 147 recent sales, the median property price is £213,000 in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £1,340,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 47 | £300,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £210,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 67 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 32 | £142,500 |
10 years price trend in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton
In the WF4 1HJ postcode area, located within Crofton, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Primary | Crofton Junior School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.1 mi | Secondary | Crofton Academy | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Crofton Infant School | Academy converter | Good |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Crofton WMC | 42 Slack Lane, Wakefield, WF4 1HJ | |
| 0.1 mi | The Royal Oak | 15 High Street, Wakefield, WF4 1NF | |
| 0.3 mi | The Manor Inn | 1 Santingley Lane, Wakefield, WF4 1LG |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.