Welcome to Crofton
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Crofton is a village in West Yorkshire, England, about 4 miles (6 km) south-east of Wakefield, some 6 miles (10 km) to the west of the town of Pontefract, and 4 miles (6 km) from the town of Featherstone. The population of the civil parish at the 2011 census was 5,781.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
615 hectares |
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Population |
6,352 (2021) |
Density |
1,033 people/km2 |
Mean age |
41.2 |
Ward |
Crofton, Ryhill and Walton |
District |
Wakefield |
Postcodes |
WF1, WF4 |
ONS ID |
E04000227 |
Council
Contact details for Crofton Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Crofton Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Crofton Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Crofton Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Crofton Parish.
Local News
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Crofton's 'landmark' Redbeck Motel to make way for 90 new homes
Published: 31st Jan 2024
Hosted and licensed by Wakefield Express
Wakefield's Crofton Academy celebrates transformation after being judged 'good' in all areas by Ofsted
Published: 26th Sep 2023
Hosted and licensed by Yorkshire Evening Post
Plans to demolish famous cafe and motel in Wes Yorkshire to build 90 new homes, revealed
Published: 1st Feb 2024