Benwood View, Crofton, Wakefield
House prices, sold prices and local information for WF4 1NP.
At a glance
4 property sales on Benwood View, Crofton, Wakefield have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2021. The most recent sale was on 31 Mar 2023. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £319,250. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2021; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Benwood View compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Benwood View has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all WF4 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £319,250 | 31 Mar 2023 |
Sold prices on Benwood View
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4, Benwood View WF4 1NP | 31 Mar 2023 | £330,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, Benwood View WF4 1NP | 12 Oct 2021 | £290,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Benwood View WF4 1NP | 29 Sep 2021 | £315,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Benwood View WF4 1NP | 25 Mar 2021 | £342,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Benwood View WF4 1NP | 2 Mar 2017 | £110,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Benwood View WF4 1NP | 2 Mar 2017 | £110,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2, Benwood View | £110,000 (Mar 2017) → £342,000 (Mar 2021) | +211% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Benwood View
Crime
28 crimes were reported within about a mile of Benwood View in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Benwood View is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood area:
- Lower River Calder catchment Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Benwood View
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crofton Infant School 188 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Crofton Academy 1,045 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Crofton Junior School 231 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School 233 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Enrich Academy 94 pupils | Academy alternative provision converter | 14–16 | Requires improvement Report | 0.6 mi |
| Walton Primary Academy 336 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Sharlston Community School 239 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Hammer Lane Academy 28 pupils | Other independent special school | 4–7 | Report | 1.4 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Streethouse station 1.9 mi · 38 min walk
- Sandal & Agbrigg station 2.2 mi · 44 min walk
- Fitzwilliam station 2.8 mi · 55 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- High School (Crofton High School) 2 min walk
- Hare Park Lane (opp, High Street) 2 min walk
- Crofton Academy (High Street) 2 min walk
- Hare Park Lane (High Street) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Crofton And Sharlston Med Prac
Slack Lane, Crofton, Wakefield · 0.2 mi - Maybush Medical Centre
Belle Isle Health Park, Portobello Road, Wakefield · 2.7 mi - Newland Surgery
Newland Lane, Normanton · 2.8 mi - Eastmoor Health Centre
Windhill Road, Eastmoor, Wakefield · 3.1 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 5 of 10 · Crime: decile 4 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 70.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 10.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 18.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 817 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 62.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 17.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,985 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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