Ashdene Garth Crofton, Wakefield
19 addresses across 2 postcodes (WF4), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41800132.
- Sales: 26 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £200,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 8, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Wakefield costs £2,297 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Streethouse, about 2.7 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 230 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 45 to 53 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 19 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Crofton And Sharlston Med Prac, about 450 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 650 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 94% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 16 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2018 | 3 | £157,000 | £155,000 | £160,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £143,500 | £137,000 | £150,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £131,225 | £131,225 | £131,225 |
| 2013 | 1 | £146,000 | £146,000 | £146,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £116,000 | £116,000 | £116,000 |
| 2007 | 3 | £147,000 | £141,000 | £152,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £148,500 | £148,500 | £148,500 |
| 2003 | 1 | £129,950 | £129,950 | £129,950 |
| 2002 | 1 | £59,254 | £59,254 | £59,254 |
| 2001 | 3 | £59,999 | £58,500 | £62,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £49,995 | £49,995 | £49,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec 2021 | 1 WF4 1PH | Semi-detached | £200,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2018 | 1 WF4 1PH | Semi-detached | £160,000 | |
| 2 Nov 2018 | 16 WF4 1PH | Semi-detached | £155,000 | |
| 29 Mar 2018 | 14 WF4 1PH | Semi-detached | £157,000 | |
| 16 Feb 2018 | 14 WF4 1PH | Semi-detached | £165,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 17 Oct 2016 | 6 WF4 1PH | Semi-detached | £137,000 | |
| 20 May 2016 | 14 WF4 1PH | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2015 | 3 WF4 1PH | Semi-detached | £110,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 19 Mar 2015 | 17 WF4 1PH | Semi-detached | £131,225 | |
| 13 Dec 2013 | 11 WF4 1PH | Semi-detached | £146,000 | |
| 6 Aug 2012 | 18 WF4 1PH | Semi-detached | £116,000 | |
| 8 Jun 2007 | 11 WF4 1PH | Semi-detached | £152,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2007 | 16 WF4 1PH | Semi-detached | £147,000 | |
| 9 Jan 2007 | 7 WF4 1PH | Semi-detached | £141,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2006 | 14 WF4 1PH | Semi-detached | £148,500 | |
| 1 Aug 2003 | 11 WF4 1PH | Semi-detached | £129,950 | |
| 8 Oct 2002 | 16 WF4 1PH | Semi-detached | £59,254 | |
| 13 Dec 2001 | 3 WF4 1PH | Semi-detached | £62,000 | |
| 26 Oct 2001 | 5 WF4 1PH | Semi-detached | £59,999 | |
| 23 May 2001 | 2 WF4 1PH | Semi-detached | £58,500 | |
| 25 Jun 1999 | 14 WF4 1PH | Semi-detached | £49,995 | |
| 25 Nov 1998 | 16 WF4 1PH | Semi-detached | £54,000 | |
| 31 Jul 1998 | 4 WF4 1PH | Semi-detached | £47,500 | |
| 5 Dec 1997 | 6 WF4 1PH | Semi-detached | £57,500 | |
| 7 Jul 1995 | 1 WF4 1PH | Semi-detached | £56,500 | |
| 7 Apr 1995 | 2 WF4 1PH | Semi-detached | £48,500 |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 74 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (12). Built: 1950-1966 (8); 1967-1975 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (10).
Each home's certificates and sales (11 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Wakefield in 2026-27: Band D £2,297 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,531 | £1,786 | £2,042 | £2,297 | £2,807 | £3,318 | £3,828 | £4,594 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (31% of about 650 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 19 addresses are between 45 m and 53 m above sea level (49 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF4 1PH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WF4 1PQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Streethouse 26,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Sandal and Agbrigg 202,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Wakefield Kirkgate 612,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ashdene Approach Crofton | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Peterson Road Wakefield | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 27.5 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Crofton And Sharlston Med Prac | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lo's Pharmacy | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest R S Nicholson's Dental Surgery | 380 m |
| Hospital | Pinderfields Hospital | 5.2 km (3.3 miles) |
| Police station | Police & Crime Commissioner for West Yorkshire | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Premier High Street Wakefield Cashzone | 350 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.2 ha | 230 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 540 m² | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 12 ha | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,830 m² | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 6.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of All Saints, a listed building (Grade II*), 200 m south-east. 7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of All Saints | Listed building, Grade II* | 200 m south-east |
| Dovecote 90m south of Hall Farm | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Sharlston Common coal and ironstone workings | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Waterton Park, Walton, Wakefield | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Brand Hill | Hill | 580 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Shay Hill | Hill | 890 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Hare Park High Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Windmill Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Upper Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| Stennard Island | Island | 4 km (2.5 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 18 | 19 |
1 of the street's 19 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Wakefield: see them on the Wakefield page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School | Primary | 3–11 | 240 m | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Crofton Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 390 m | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Crofton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Crofton Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sharlston Community School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betsy's Cake and Coffee WF4 1NA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 10 Nov 2022 |
| ISS Facilities Services WF4 1NN | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Breakfast Club WF4 1NN | School/college/university | 280 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Cafe, Crofton Juniors AFC WF4 1NN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 18 Apr 2026 |
| All Saints Church WF4 1NF | Other catering premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2019 |
| Crofton Young People's Centre WF4 1NF | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 15 Aug 2023 |
| Youth Club @ Crofton Young Peoples Centre WF4 1NF | Other catering premises | 350 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Julie's Food Kitchen WF4 1NF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Crofton WF Supermarket Ltd WF4 1NF | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jan 2024 |
| Castleford Academy Trust WF4 1NF | School/college/university | 350 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2025 |
| The Royal Oak WF4 1NF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 4 Good | 30 Dec 2024 |
| Cappio's Pizzeria WF4 1HF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 19 May 2025 |
| New Panda Garden WF4 1HF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Jenny's Plaice WF4 1HJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Crofton Working Mens Club WF4 1HJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2014 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Chestnut Grove (4); On or near Woodlands (2); On or near Ashdene Approach (2); On or near Ashdene Garth (2); On or near Rose Garth (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 94% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 58% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Ashdene Avenue · Ashdene Approach · Harrison Road · Church Hill Farm · Chestnut Grove · Ashdene Crescent · Woodlands · Shay Court · Rose Garth · Parkway · Hall Park Avenue · Sandown Avenue
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.