Greentop Crofton, Wakefield
14 addresses across 2 postcodes (WF4), about 30 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41805566.
- Sales: 35 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £163,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 4).
- 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 D; 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 2.9 km (1.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 470 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 70 to 72 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 14 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Crofton And Sharlston Med Prac, about 930 m (0.6 miles) away.
- People: About 590 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 53% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £163,000 | £163,000 | £163,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £158,500 | £158,500 | £158,500 |
| 2017 | 1 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £122,500 | £122,500 | £122,500 |
| 2014 | 2 | £93,500 | £87,000 | £100,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £98,500 | £98,500 | £98,500 |
| 2010 | 1 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 |
| 2009 | 2 | £115,000 | £105,000 | £125,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £124,000 | £124,000 | £124,000 |
| 2006 | 3 | £125,000 | £104,000 | £127,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £97,475 | £89,950 | £105,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £65,000 | £62,500 | £67,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar 2026 | 18 WF4 1JT | Semi-detached | £163,000 | |
| 20 Dec 2021 | 3 WF4 1JT | Semi-detached | £158,500 | |
| 22 Dec 2017 | 1 WF4 1JT | Semi-detached | £130,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 22 Dec 2017 | 1 WF4 1JT | Semi-detached | £115,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2016 | 1 WF4 1JT | Semi-detached | £122,500 | |
| 5 Dec 2014 | 4 WF4 1JT | Terraced | £100,000 | |
| 24 Jan 2014 | 4 WF4 1JT | Terraced | £87,000 | |
| 11 Mar 2013 | 6 WF4 1JT | Terraced | £98,500 | |
| 29 Oct 2010 | 4 WF4 1JT | Terraced | £95,000 | |
| 22 Dec 2009 | 7 WF4 1JT | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2009 | 8 WF4 1JT | Terraced | £105,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2007 | 7 WF4 1JT | Semi-detached | £124,000 | |
| 13 Dec 2006 | 16 WF4 1JT | Semi-detached | £127,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2006 | 1 WF4 1JT | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 30 May 2006 | 6 WF4 1JT | Terraced | £104,000 | |
| 18 Oct 2004 | 8 WF4 1JT | Terraced | £89,950 | |
| 8 Apr 2004 | 16 WF4 1JT | Semi-detached | £105,000 | |
| 30 May 2002 | 7 WF4 1JT | Semi-detached | £67,500 | |
| 3 Apr 2002 | 1 WF4 1JT | Semi-detached | £62,500 | |
| 6 Jul 2001 | 5 WF4 1JT | Semi-detached | £56,000 | |
| 2 Mar 2001 | 3 WF4 1JT | Semi-detached | £54,250 | |
| 1 Sep 2000 | 1 WF4 1JT | Semi-detached | £53,500 | |
| 30 Apr 1999 | 8 WF4 1JT | Terraced | £39,500 | |
| 23 Apr 1999 | 8 WF4 1JT | Terraced | £45,000 | |
| 30 Dec 1998 | 6 WF4 1JT | Terraced | £45,950 | |
| 1 Mar 1996 | 12 WF4 1JT | Semi-detached | £59,950 | |
| 24 Aug 1995 | 3 WF4 1JT | Semi-detached | £59,995 | New build. |
| 27 Jun 1995 | 8 WF4 1JT | Terraced | £50,995 | New build. |
| 23 Jun 1995 | 12 WF4 1JT | Semi-detached | £57,500 | |
| 23 Jun 1995 | 14 WF4 1JT | Semi-detached | £55,000 | New build. |
| 21 Jun 1995 | 7 WF4 1JT | Semi-detached | £58,500 | New build. |
| 5 May 1995 | 6 WF4 1JT | Terraced | £50,995 | New build. |
| 13 Apr 1995 | 10 WF4 1JT | Terraced | £53,750 | New build. |
| 24 Feb 1995 | 16 WF4 1JT | Semi-detached | £57,500 | New build. |
| 27 Jan 1995 | 12 WF4 1JT | Semi-detached | £57,500 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 59 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (3); House, semi-detached (2); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1991-1995 (5); 1983-1990 (1); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2); rented (private) (2); rented (social) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 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 D (32% of about 690 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 14 addresses are between 70 m and 72 m above sea level (71 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF4 1JT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WF4 1LD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Streethouse 26,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Fitzwilliam 273,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Sandal and Agbrigg 202,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest New Crofton | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Peterson Road Wakefield | 6 km (3.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 28.8 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Crofton And Sharlston Med Prac | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lo's Pharmacy | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest R S Nicholson's Dental Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Pinderfields Hospital | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) |
| Police station | Normanton Police Station | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | Premier High Street Wakefield Cashzone | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.0 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 620 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 200 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Oak Street Allotment Gardens 5,110 m² | 160 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Dovecote 90m south of Hall Farm, a scheduled monument, 1.7 km (1 mile) north-east. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dovecote 90m south of Hall Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Medieval buildings at Nostell Priory Farm | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Nostell Priory | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Waterton Park, Walton, Wakefield | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Windmill Hill | Hill | 650 m (0.4 miles) north |
| The Willows | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Hare Park High Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Upper Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Hare Park Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| St Oswald's Plantation | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.9 | 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 | 13 | 14 |
1 of the street's 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crofton Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Crofton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Crofton Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crofton Fisheries WF4 1LG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 5 Very good | 13 Aug 2024 |
| New Crofton Premier WF4 1LG | Retailers - other | 250 m | 4 Good | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Manor Inn WF4 1LG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Little Learners Crofton @ WF4 1LG | Other catering premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Fourth Street (20); On or near Elm Street (16); On or near Middle Lane (8); On or near Spring Lane (5); On or near Santingley Lane (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 53% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 24% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 32% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 66% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
Santingley Court · Spring Lane · Middle Lane · Greenside Park · Greenview · Beech Avenue · Greenside Court · Elm Street · Windmill Fold · Oak Street · Glenn Way · Grange View
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.