A complete guide to property investment in Crofton.
Last updated: 18 September 2025
Crofton stands out as a stable and traditional village with a strong owner-occupier base, as seen in the owner-occupied housing being in the 87th percentile nationwide. The area leans towards families and couples, with families in the 71st percentile and couples in the 84th percentile, making it a sensible choice for investors who prefer long-term tenancies and lower tenant turnover. With a median sale price for a three-bedroom house of £237,500 and a two-bedroom flat at £85,000, affordability is a notable draw for buyers and renters alike. The private rented sector is limited, sitting in the 4th percentile, which means less competition among landlords but also a smaller tenant pool.
Median price per sq ft
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Average rental yield
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Capital growth (1y)
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Sales in past year
49
* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).
Live prices in Crofton, Yorkshire and The Humber
* Extreme prices clipped for legibility
Median price
£260,000
25% of properties below...
£210,000
75% of properties below...
£375,000
Most expensive property
£799,950
Live listings
51
Median days on market
57
Crofton looks set to remain a safe and steady market for investors focused on stability rather than rapid growth. The limited private rental sector means competition among landlords is low, but so is the pool of potential tenants, so expect modest but consistent returns rather than dramatic gains.
Asking prices for both flats and houses are accessible, which helps with affordability for both buyers and renters. However, slower sales and rental turnover, along with an older population, suggest this is a market best suited to patient investors with a long-term outlook. If you value reliability over excitement, Crofton is a solid choice.
Average yield (%)
* 2025 data for YTD
Median price per sq ft (£/sq ft)
* 2025 data for YTD
Investment properties in Crofton, Yorkshire and The Humber
£255,000
4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Manor Drive, New Crofton, Wakefield
£210,000 - Offers Over
3 bedroom end of terrace house for sale
Santingley Lane, New Crofton, Wakef...
Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth
GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:
HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.
Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.
Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.
GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.
Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.
Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.