Postcode WF4 1SP 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 high crime levels, with around 92.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Crofton is £44,600 per year. The nearest station is Sandal and Agbrigg located about 1.9 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 15,442 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Crofton has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 50.0% 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 1SP.
Crofton near WF4 1SP 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 1SP postcode area, located within Crofton, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Crofton Academy | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Crofton Junior School | Community school | Good |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 69 High Street, Wakefield, WF4 1NG | |
| 0.5 mi | Oakdale Garage | Doncaster Road, Wakefield, WF4 1LR |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Royal Oak | 15 High Street, Wakefield, WF4 1NF | |
| 0.4 mi | Crofton WMC | 42 Slack Lane, Wakefield, WF4 1HJ | |
| 0.4 mi | The Cock and Crown | 570 Doncaster Road, Wakefield, WF4 1PP |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Betsy's Cake And Coffee Shop | 1 Ashdene Approach, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1NA |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.