Postcode WF4 2LY is located in a rural village, within the Wakefield Rural ward of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Walton, Woolley & Bretton area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Walton, Woolley & Bretton is £59,909 per year. The nearest station is Darton located about 1.9 miles away.
Walton, Woolley & Bretton has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,479 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.
Walton, Woolley & Bretton has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 60.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Walton, Woolley & Bretton is £59,909 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF4 2LY.
Walton, Woolley & Bretton near WF4 2LY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Darton located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 219 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Wakefield Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,750 up to £1,100,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 78 | £327,500 |
| Flats | 13 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 88 | £230,000 |
| Terraced | 40 | £203,725 |
10 year median price trend in Wakefield Rural
In the WF4 2LY postcode area, located within Walton, Woolley & Bretton, there are no schools in close proximity.
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.