Postcode WF4 2QU 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 1.8 miles away. There are 3 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 1.5% 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 2QU.
Ryhill & South Hiendley near WF4 2QU 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 1.8 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 2QU postcode area, located within Ryhill & South Hiendley, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF4 2QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | 88 Mill Lane, Ryhill, Wakefield, WF4 2DR | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.1 mi | Ryhill Village Store | 73 Mill Lane, Ryhill, Wakefield, WF4 2AB | Walking directions to Ryhill Village Store |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 75 Cow Lane, Havercroft, Wakefield, WF4 2HF | 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.