Area Info for Crofton (West Yorkshire)

Overview of Crofton, West Yorkshire

Crofton is a small village located within the metropolitan borough of Wakefield in West Yorkshire, England. It is part of the civil parish of Crofton and is situated approximately 4 miles south of Wakefield city centre. The village is known for its rural charm and close-knit community.

History and Development

Historically, Crofton was a rural settlement with agriculture playing a significant role in its development. Over the years, it has experienced gradual expansion, with residential areas developing alongside traditional farms. The village retains some of its historical character, with several buildings dating back to the 19th century.

Transport and Accessibility

Crofton is accessible via local roads connecting to the A638 and other major routes in West Yorkshire. Public transport options include bus services that connect the village to Wakefield, Leeds, and surrounding areas. The nearest railway station is in Wakefield, providing further connectivity.

Local Amenities and Facilities

The village offers basic amenities including a primary school, local shops, and a pub. For more extensive shopping, healthcare, and leisure facilities, residents typically travel to nearby towns such as Wakefield or Leeds.

Community and Environment

Crofton has a strong sense of community, with local events and activities organised throughout the year. The surrounding countryside provides opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking and cycling, contributing to the village’s peaceful and scenic environment.
Education
School
Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School0.00 miles
Shay Lane, Crofton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1NN
Crofton Academy0.35 miles
High Street, Crofton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1NF
The Priory Centre0.37 miles
Pontefract Road, Crofton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1LL
Crofton Junior School0.41 miles
Slack Lane, Crofton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1HJ
Crofton Infant School0.45 miles
High Street, Crofton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1NG
Sharlston Community School (3-11): With Visual Impairment Resource1.26 miles
Hammer Lane, Sharlston Common, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1DH
Walton Primary Academy1.31 miles
The Grove, Walton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 6LD
Streethouse, Junior, Infant and Nursery1.69 miles
Whinney Lane, Streethouse, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 6DJ
Sandal Magna Community Academy1.94 miles
Belle Vue Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 5NF
St Thomas a Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy1.96 miles
Barnsley Road, Sandal, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 6EQ
Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School2.07 miles
Barnsley Road, Sandal, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 6AS
Wakefield Independent School2.11 miles
Nostell Centre, Doncaster Road, Nostell, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1QG
The Castle Nursery School2.15 miles
255A Barnsley Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 5NU
Newlands Primary School2.31 miles
Wakefield Road, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 1BB
Wakefield St Marys Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School2.56 miles
Charles Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4PE
Wakefield City Academy2.59 miles
Warmfield View, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4SF
Health
Clinic
Crofton & Sharlston Medical Practice0.41 miles
Crofton Surgery, Slack Lane, Crofton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1HJ
One Health Group - Spine Clinic - Wakefield1.95 miles
Back In Action Physiotherapy, 10 Agbrigg Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 6AF
Castle Lodge, Wakefield2.13 miles
28 Castle Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 7LZ
Manygates, Wakefield2.33 miles
Manygates, Belle Isle Health Park, Portobello Road, Wakefield, WF1 5PN
Maybush Medical Centre2.33 miles
Belle Isle Health Park, Portobello Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 5PN
Novus Health (Maybush Medical Centre)2.33 miles
Portobello Road, Maybush, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 5PN
The Dancer, Wakefield2.71 miles
The Dancer, 8 Peterson Road, Wakefield, WF1 4EB
Novus Health (Queen Street Surgery)2.71 miles
60 Queen Street, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2BU
Novus Health (Warrengate Medical Centre)2.78 miles
78 Upper Warrengate, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4PR
Mediscan - Warrengate Medical Centre2.78 miles
Upper Warrengate, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4PR
Almshouse Surgery2.80 miles
Trinity Medical Centre, Thornhill Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 1PG
Grove Surgery2.80 miles
Trinity Medical Centre, Thornhill Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 1PG
The Grove Surgery2.80 miles
Trinity Medical Centre, Thornhill Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 1PG
West Parade, Wakefield2.85 miles
West Parade, 5 West Parade, Wakefield, WF1 1LT
Novus Health Ltd (King's Medical Centre)2.90 miles
Kings Medical Centre, King Edward Street, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2AZ
Kings Medical Centre2.90 miles
King Edward Street, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2AZ
GP
Dr C J Hall & Partners - Crofton Health Centre0.41 miles
Crofton Health Centre, Slack Lane, Crofton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1HJ
Dr C J Hall & Partners - Sharlston Medical Centre0.98 miles
Sharlston Medical Centre, Clifton Road, Sharlston Common, Wakefield, WF4 1AF
Dr S McAlindon & Partners - Maybush Medical Centre2.33 miles
Maybush Medical Centre, Belle Isle Health Park, Portobello Road, Wakefield, WF1 5PN
Dr R P Gupta & Partner - Newland Surgery2.49 miles
Newland Surgery, Newland Lane, Normanton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF6 1QD
Dr A Power & Partners - Sandal Castle Medical Centre2.62 miles
Asdale Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 7JE
Dr V Labor & Partner - Eastmoor Health Centre2.69 miles
Eastmoor Health Centre, Windhill Road, Wakefield, Wakefield, WF1 4SD
Dr P Dewhirst & Partner - Queen Street Surgery2.71 miles
Queen Street Surgery, 60 Queen Street, Normanton, Normanton, WF6 2BU
Dr P F O'Connell & Partners - Warrengate Medical Centre2.78 miles
Warrengate Medical Centre, Upper Warrengate, Wakefield, Wakefield, WF1 4PR
Dr A Power & Partners - Almshouse Surgery2.80 miles
Almshouse Surgery, Trinity Medical Centre, Thornhill Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 1PG
Grove Surgery2.80 miles
Grove Surgery, Trinity Medical Centre, Thornhill Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 1PG
Dr D W Brown & Partners - King's Medical Practice2.90 miles
King`s Medical Centre, King Edward Street, Normanton, Normanton, WF6 2AZ
Dr G Aruna Prasad - Patience Lane Surgery3.04 miles
The Surgery, Patience Lane, Altofts, Normanton, WF6 2JZ
Dr J L Schindler & Partners - Chapelthorpe Medical Centre3.13 miles
Chapelthorpe Medical Centre, Standbridge Lane, Wakefield, Wakefield, WF2 7GP
Park View Surgery3.13 miles
Park View Surgery, 148 Castleford Road, Normanton, WF6 2EP
King Street Health Centre3.20 miles
King Street Equitable Access Centre, Coronation House, 47 King Street, Wakefield, WF1 2SN
Dr L Kamal & Partners - Kinsley Health Centre3.25 miles
Kinsley Health Centre, Wakefield Road, Fitzwilliam, Kinsley, WF9 5BP
Hospital
Pinderfields Hospital3.14 miles
Pinderfields Hospital, Aberford Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4DG
Fieldhead, Wakefield3.56 miles
Ouchthorpe Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 3SP
Castleford, Normanton and District Hospital, Wakefield4.88 miles
Lumley Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5LT
Spire Methley Park Hospital5.60 miles
Methley Lane, Methley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 9HG
Pontefract Hospital5.63 miles
Friarwood Lane, Friarwood Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1PL
Barnsley Hospital7.49 miles
Pogmoor Road, Barnsley, Yorkshire, S75 2EP
Priory Hospital Dewsbury7.68 miles
York Road, Earlsheaton, Dewsbury, WF12 7LB
Kendray Hospital, Barnsley7.83 miles
Doncaster Road, Barnsley, S70 3RD
Mount Vernon Hospital, Barnsley8.60 miles
Mount Vernon Road, Barnsley, S70 4DP
Dewsbury and District Hospital9.28 miles
Halifax Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 4HS
Seacroft Hospital10.25 miles
York Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS14 6UH
Becklin Centre10.70 miles
Alma Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7BE
St James's Hospital10.75 miles
Beckett Street, Beckett Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7TF
Nuffield Health, Leeds Hospital10.88 miles
2 Leighton Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3EB
Leeds General Infirmary10.89 miles
Great George Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3EX
Leeds Dental Hospital11.07 miles
Clarendon Way, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 9LU
Pharmacy
Lloydspharmacy0.46 miles
45-49 High Street, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1NG
Sharlston Pharmacy1.04 miles
74 Weeland Road, Sharlston, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1DB
Cohens Chemist2.14 miles
102 Barnsley Road, Sandal, Wakefield, WF1 5NX
Belle Isle Pharmacy2.33 miles
Belle Isle Health Park, Portobello Road, Wakefield, WF1 5PN
Lloydspharmacy2.50 miles
2 St Michaels Green, Normanton, Wakefield, WF6 1PX
Rowlands Pharmacy2.62 miles
Sandal Castle Centre, Unit 7 Asdale Road, Wakefield, WF2 7JE
Boots2.69 miles
64a Windhill Road, Eastmoor, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4SD
Kingfisher Chemist Ltd2.70 miles
192 Kirkgate, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 1UE
Hughes Chemist (Northern) Ltd2.71 miles
Madeley Road, Havercroft, West Yorkshire, WF4 2JD
Asda Stores Ltd2.79 miles
Asdale Road, Wakefield,, WF2 7EQ
Living Care Pharmacy2.80 miles
Union Square, Wakefield, WF1 1TT
Lloydspharmacy2.80 miles
Trinity Medical Centre, Thornhill Street, Wakefield, WF1 1PG
Boots2.81 miles
82 Upper Warrengate, Peterson Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4JZ
Lloydspharmacy2.83 miles
6-8 High Street, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2AB
Exel Chemist2.87 miles
56 High Street, Normanton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF6 2AQ
Lloydspharmacy2.90 miles
Kings Street Medical Ctr, King Edward St, Normanton, Wakefield, WF6 2AZ
Leisure
Park
WALTON NATURE PARK0.92 miles
WALTON0.92 miles
ANGLERS1.47 miles
ANGLERS COUNTRY PARK1.50 miles
HAW PARK WOOD1.99 miles
NOSTELL PRIORY (Grade II* Listed)2.05 miles
SOUTHERN WASHLANDS2.29 miles
PUGNEYS2.72 miles
NEWMILLERDAM3.13 miles
THORNES PARK (Grade II Listed)3.18 miles
CHEVET BRANCH LINE3.27 miles
FITZWILLIAM3.42 miles
FITZWILLIAM COUNTRY PARK3.50 miles
STANLEY MARSH3.71 miles
SECKAR WOOD3.81 miles
ALVERTHORPE AND WRENTHORPE MEADOWS4.20 miles
Shop
Groceries
Crofton Express0.35 miles
31-37 High Street, Crofton Wakefield WF4 1NF
Sainsbury's Crofton Local0.47 miles
69 High Street, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1NG
Nisa Redbeck Service Stn0.57 miles
Doncaster Rd, Crofton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1RR
Costcutter Wakefield0.84 miles
5 Santingley Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1LG
Co-op Wakefield1.91 miles
Sandal, WF1 5AB
Sandal Conv Store ( Busy Corner )2.15 miles
217 Barnsley Road, Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 5NU
Tesco Wakefield (Express)2.17 miles
Barnsley Rd, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 5NP
Sainsbury's Normanton Local2.18 miles
66 Queen Elizabeth Drive, Normanton, WF6 1JG
Londis Texaco Walnut Service Station2.30 miles
Barnsley Road, Wakefield, WF2 6BH
Normanton Stores2.49 miles
183 Church Lane, Normanton, Wakefield West Yorkshire WF6 1AZ
Nisa Cordon Retail Ltd2.60 miles
88 Mill Lane, Ryhill, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 2DR
Ryhill Convenience Store2.64 miles
73 Mill Lane, Ryhill, Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 2AB
Windhill Store and PO2.69 miles
64 Windhill Road, Eastmoor, Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 4SD
ASDA Wakefield2.71 miles
Asdale Road, Wakefield, WF2 7EQ
Nisa Bobby Sangha2.71 miles
52 Windhill Rd, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 4DA
Nisa Local2.78 miles
75 Cow Lane, Havercroft, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 2HF
Transport
Airport
Leeds Bradford International Airport17.11 miles
Sheffield City Airport18.46 miles
Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport21.22 miles
East Midlands Airport57.71 miles
Durham Tees Valley Airport58.81 miles
Bus Stop
Shay Lane Harrison Rd (W)0.05 miles
Harrison Rd Shay Lane (S)0.07 miles
Harrison Road Ashdene Approach (SE)0.07 miles
Shay Lane Harrison Rd (E)0.07 miles
The Avenue Cock La (E)0.11 miles
Shay Lane Thorntree Ave (E)0.12 miles
Shay Lane Thorntree Ave (W)0.12 miles
Lodge Ln Brand Hill Drive (N)0.20 miles
Shay Lane Holly Close (NE)0.24 miles
Shay Lane Holly Crescent (SW)0.25 miles
Doncaster Rd Cock Lane (NW)0.32 miles
High Street (SE)0.34 miles
Doncaster Rd Cock Lane (NW)0.35 miles
High St Slack Lane (N)0.36 miles
Doncaster Road Weeland Rd (W)0.36 miles
Doncaster Road Weeland Rd (W)0.37 miles
Railway Station
Streethouse Rail Station1.84 miles
Sandal & Agbrigg Rail Station1.90 miles
Wakefield Kirkgate Rail Station2.54 miles
Normanton Rail Station2.86 miles
Fitzwilliam Rail Station3.13 miles
Wakefield Westgate Rail Station3.31 miles
Featherstone Rail Station3.42 miles
Outwood Rail Station4.91 miles
Glasshoughton Rail Station5.12 miles
Pontefract Tanshelf Rail Station5.33 miles
Castleford Rail Station5.54 miles
Pontefract Baghill Rail Station5.84 miles
Pontefract Monkhill Rail Station6.03 miles
Darton Rail Station6.31 miles
Woodlesford Rail Station6.71 miles
Moorthorpe Rail Station6.97 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (WF4 1N*)
Number of Properties in Catchment401
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
3, WAVELL GROVE

WAKEFIELD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF2 6JW		£285,000
2025-06-20
detached
freehold
31, NEWLAND COURT

WAKEFIELD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF1 5AG		£170,000
2025-06-10
terraced
freehold
37, GORDON STREET

WAKEFIELD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF1 5AT		£117,000
2025-05-27
terraced
freehold
1, EDELSHAIN GROVE

WAKEFIELD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF2 6HG		£324,000
2025-05-23
detached
freehold
2, ROBERTS WAY

WAKEFIELD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF2 6ST		£625,000
2025-05-22
detached
freehold
28, SINCLAIR GARTH

WAKEFIELD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF2 6RE		£487,500
2025-05-22
detached
freehold
2, WAVELL GROVE

WAKEFIELD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF2 6JW		£325,000
2025-05-22
semidetached
freehold
30, STILLWELL DRIVE

WAKEFIELD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF2 6RS		£465,000
2025-05-09
detached
freehold
THE MANOR HOUSE (12), WOODLANDS VILLAGE

WAKEFIELD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF1 5FX		£127,000
2025-05-09
flatmaisonette
leasehold
96, MOUNTBATTEN AVENUE
SANDAL
WAKEFIELD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF2 6HE		£306,000
2025-05-09
detached
freehold
30, ASHDOWN ROAD

WAKEFIELD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF1 5LU		£175,000
2025-04-30
terraced
freehold
28, SANDAL AVENUE

WAKEFIELD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF2 7LR		£585,000
2025-04-11
semidetached
freehold
14, BRIAR GROVE

WAKEFIELD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF1 5LT		£160,000
2025-03-31
semidetached
freehold
5, HOWCROFT COURT

WAKEFIELD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF2 6TP		£635,000
2025-03-31
detached
freehold
2, CHEVET LANE

WAKEFIELD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF2 6HL		£955,000
2025-03-31
detached
freehold
7, BURKILL STREET

WAKEFIELD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF1 5PA		£123,000
2025-03-31
terraced
freehold
4A, LOVAINE GROVE

WAKEFIELD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF2 7NF		£300,000
2025-03-31
semidetached
freehold
12, TEMPLAR STREET

WAKEFIELD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF1 5HB		£106,000
2025-03-31
terraced
freehold
SANDAL GRANGE (1), WALTON LANE

WAKEFIELD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF2 6AL		£275,000
2025-03-28
flatmaisonette
leasehold
18, WOODTHORPE GLADES

WAKEFIELD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF2 6NF		£365,000
2025-03-28
detached
freehold
28, BOWMAN STREET

WAKEFIELD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF1 5AX		£88,000
2025-03-28
terraced
freehold
16, BURKILL STREET

WAKEFIELD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF1 5PA		£200,000
2025-03-28
terraced
freehold
5, CHEVET LANE

WAKEFIELD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF2 6HN		£715,000
2025-03-28
detached
freehold
SANDAL GRANGE (3), WALTON LANE

WAKEFIELD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF2 6AL		£212,000
2025-03-25
flatmaisonette
leasehold
24, LIME CRESCENT

WAKEFIELD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF2 6RY		£358,000
2025-02-19
detached
freehold
27, SANDAL CLIFF

WAKEFIELD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF2 6AU		£250,000
2025-02-06
semidetached
freehold
15, ATTLEE CRESCENT

WAKEFIELD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF2 6RF		£370,000
2025-01-14
detached
freehold
36, AGBRIGG ROAD

WAKEFIELD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF1 5AQ		£130,000
2024-12-20
terraced
freehold
11, CHEVET MEWS

WAKEFIELD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF2 6AG		£335,000
2024-12-13
semidetached
freehold
2, GROSVENOR STREET

WAKEFIELD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF1 5BG		£130,000
2024-11-29
otherPropertyType
freehold
18, CHURCHILL GROVE

WAKEFIELD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF2 6RG		£255,000
2024-08-30
detached
freehold
7, SANDAL CLIFF

WAKEFIELD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF2 6AU		£253,000
2024-08-16
semidetached
freehold
12, CHURCH VIEW

WAKEFIELD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF1 5AL		£97,500
2024-08-16
terraced
freehold
56, SPARABLE LANE

WAKEFIELD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF1 5LW		£130,000
2025-03-19
terraced
freehold
9, FIELDHOUSE STREET

WAKEFIELD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF1 5BQ		£120,000
2025-02-28
terraced
freehold
4, LIME CRESCENT

WAKEFIELD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF2 6RY		£416,700
2025-02-21
detached
freehold
12, ST HELENS GROVE

WAKEFIELD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF2 6RR		£465,000
2025-01-31
detached
freehold
6, WOODCOCK STREET

WAKEFIELD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF1 5LG		£220,000
2025-01-30
terraced
freehold
22, LIME CRESCENT

WAKEFIELD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF2 6RY		£530,000
2025-01-30
detached
freehold
17, MARRIOTT GROVE

WAKEFIELD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF2 6RP		£400,000
2025-01-28
detached
freehold
7, CHURCHILL GROVE

WAKEFIELD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF2 6RG		£350,000
2025-01-28
detached
freehold
9, MANYGATES LANE
SANDAL
WAKEFIELD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF1 5NT		£147,000
2025-01-24
terraced
freehold
3, STILLWELL GARTH

WAKEFIELD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF2 6RW		£310,000
2025-01-20
detached
freehold
95, MANYGATES LANE
SANDAL
WAKEFIELD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF2 7DL		£695,000
2025-01-17
detached
freehold
49, MARRIOTT GROVE

WAKEFIELD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF2 6RX		£315,000
2025-01-15
detached
freehold
3, FARRINGFORD COURT

WAKEFIELD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF2 6BX		£950,000
2024-12-05
detached
freehold
2, FARRINGFORD COURT

WAKEFIELD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF2 6BX		£895,000
2024-10-29
detached
freehold
306, BARNSLEY ROAD

WAKEFIELD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF2 6AX		£1,480,000
2024-10-11
detached
freehold
16A, CARR LANE

WAKEFIELD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF2 6HJ		£465,000
2024-10-04
detached
freehold
46, WALTON LANE

WAKEFIELD
WEST YORKSHIRE
WF2 6ET		£415,500
2024-09-20
detached
freehold
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