Meadowfields Close Crofton, Wakefield
15 addresses across 2 postcodes (WF4), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41802626.
- Sales: 10 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £220,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 4, E: 2).
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 A; 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 2.8 km (1.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 80 m 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 65 to 69 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 15 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Crofton And Sharlston Med Prac, about 320 m away.
- People: About 660 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 82% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £144,000 | £144,000 | £144,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £157,000 | £157,000 | £157,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| 2000 | 2 | £51,000 | £49,000 | £53,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2025 | 6 WF4 1JF | Semi-detached | £220,000 | |
| 1 May 2025 | 10 WF4 1JF | Semi-detached | £190,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 26 Sep 2024 | 4 WF4 1JF | Semi-detached | £300,000 | |
| 22 Jul 2020 | 5 WF4 1JF | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2018 | 6 WF4 1JF | Semi-detached | £130,000 | |
| 14 Sep 2017 | 11 WF4 1JF | Semi-detached | £144,000 | |
| 22 Jun 2012 | 2 WF4 1JF | Semi-detached | £157,000 | |
| 28 Sep 2004 | 11 WF4 1JF | Semi-detached | £110,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2000 | 7 WF4 1JF | Semi-detached | £53,000 | |
| 7 Apr 2000 | 1 WF4 1JF | Semi-detached | £49,000 |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 72 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (8). Built: 1967-1975 (6); 1950-1966 (1); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7).
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (31% of about 1,530 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 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| WF4 1JF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| WF4 1JE | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 15 addresses are between 65 m and 69 m above sea level (67 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF4 1JE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WF4 1JF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Streethouse 26,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Sandal and Agbrigg 202,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Fitzwilliam 273,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 19 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Meadowfields Road New Crofton | 220 m |
| Bus or coach station | Peterson Road Wakefield | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 28.2 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Crofton And Sharlston Med Prac | 320 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lo's Pharmacy | 310 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest R S Nicholson's Dental Surgery | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Pinderfields Hospital | 6 km (3.7 miles) |
| Police station | Normanton Police Station | 5.4 km (3.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Premier High Street Wakefield Cashzone | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.0 ha | 80 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 620 m² | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 12 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.2 ha | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of All Saints, a listed building (Grade II*), 570 m (0.4 miles) north-west. 8 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* | 570 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Dovecote 90m south of Hall Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Sharlston Common coal and ironstone workings | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Waterton Park, Walton, Wakefield | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Nostell Priory | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Windmill Hill | Hill | 540 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Hare Park High Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Hare Park Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Brand Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Upper Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Stennard Island | Island | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) north-west |
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 | 14 | 15 |
1 of the street's 15 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 Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 260 m | No published inspection |
| Crofton Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 290 m | No published inspection |
| Crofton Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School | Primary | 3–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sharlston Community School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's WF4 1NG | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 310 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Breakfast Club WF4 1NG | School/college/university | 310 m | 5 Very good | 26 Oct 2023 |
| Caterlink WF4 1NG | School/college/university | 310 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Jenny's Plaice WF4 1HJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 5 Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Crofton Working Mens Club WF4 1HJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2014 |
| Dolce WF4 1HJ | School/college/university | 320 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Little Learners Crofton @ WF4 1LG | Other catering premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Crofton Fisheries WF4 1LG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Aug 2024 |
| New Crofton Premier WF4 1LG | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Manor Inn WF4 1LG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| All Saints Church WF4 1NF | Other catering premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2019 |
| Crofton Young People's Centre WF4 1NF | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Aug 2023 |
| Youth Club @ Crofton Young Peoples Centre WF4 1NF | Other catering premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Julie's Food Kitchen WF4 1NF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Crofton WF Supermarket Ltd WF4 1NF | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Jan 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Towers Close (5); On or near Manorfields Court (4); On or near Bedford Close (3); On or near Meadowfields Drive (3); On or near Fernlea Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 82% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 40% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 14% | 17% |
| Private rented | 3% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 67% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 73% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | under 1% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 5 to 6 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
Lanark Rise · Meadowfields Road · Meadowfields Drive · Richmond Court · Lovell View · Manorfields Court · Springhill Mount · Wentworth Drive · Bedford Close · Towers Close · White Court · High Street
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.