Postcode WF4 1LZ 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 28.8 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 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 28.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.6% 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 1LZ.
Crofton near WF4 1LZ 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.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Crofton Park | Medium | Walking directions to Crofton Park |
Based on 149 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 | 51 | £318,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £210,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 67 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 30 | £152,500 |
10 year median price trend in Crofton, Ryhill and Walton
In the WF4 1LZ 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 1LZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Oakdale Garage | Doncaster Road, Wakefield, WF4 1LR | Walking directions to Oakdale Garage |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 113;123-125 Ashdene Drive, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1HF | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 69 High Street, Wakefield, WF4 1NG | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.