Postcode WF4 1JE 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.
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 8.9% 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 1JE.
Crofton near WF4 1JE 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 161 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £805,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 57 | £320,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £210,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 70 | £205,000 |
| Terraced | 33 | £155,000 |
10 year median price trend in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton
In the WF4 1JE postcode area, located within Crofton, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF4 1JE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 69 High Street, Wakefield, WF4 1NG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | New Crofton Premier | 5 Santingley Lane, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1LG | Walking directions to New Crofton Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 113;123-125 Ashdene Drive, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1HF | Walking directions to Londis |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.