Postcode WF4 2BY 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 Ryhill & South Hiendley area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ryhill & South Hiendley is £40,518 per year. The nearest station is Fitzwilliam located about 2.0 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Ryhill & South Hiendley has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,553 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Ryhill & South Hiendley has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 53.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ryhill & South Hiendley is £40,518 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF4 2BY.
Ryhill & South Hiendley near WF4 2BY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Fitzwilliam located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 2BY postcode area, located within Ryhill & South Hiendley, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF4 2BY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Ryhill Village Store | 73 Mill Lane, Ryhill, Wakefield, WF4 2AB | Walking directions to Ryhill Village Store |
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | 88 Mill Lane, Ryhill, Wakefield, WF4 2DR | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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.