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Crofton
City in Wakefield, United Kingdom
Overview
Crofton is a charming English village near Wakefield, known for its friendly local community, historical roots, and surrounding green landscapes. Life here moves at a relaxed pace, combining village traditions with easy access to the larger city of Wakefield.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Metropolitan District
Wakefield
Population
6,359
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
53.66°, -1.43°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
83
Female Safety
81
LGBTQ+ Safety
77
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,808
Local Cost
$1,230
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
89
English
100
Temperature
9.3°C
Summer Avg
15.4°C
Winter Avg
3.6°C
Record High
31.3°C
Record Low
-8.8°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
738 mm
City Vibrancy
16
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
8
Parks
4
Transport
41
Walk Score
41
Footways
82.0
Airport
LBA
Distance
28 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 73/100.
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