Walton is a small village and suburb on the western edge of Wakefield in West Yorkshire, sitting close to the rolling foothills of the Pennines. It combines a semi-rural feel with good road links to nearby centres such as Leeds and Huddersfield, making it a convenient spot for commuters while still offering access to local green spaces and footpaths.
Historically the area developed from agriculture and later light industry common to the Wakefield district, and today it’s largely residential with a mix of local shops, pubs and community facilities. The village retains a strong community atmosphere and is popular with walkers and families who appreciate the proximity to both city amenities and the Yorkshire countryside.
Postcode districts covering Walton
Most populated places nearby
- Sheffield 19.1 miles30.8 km
- Leeds 11 miles17.8 km
- Bradford 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Huddersfield 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Rotherham 15.7 miles25.2 km
- Doncaster 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Wakefield 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Harrogate 23.8 miles38.3 km
- Halifax 17.8 miles28.7 km
- Barnsley 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Castleford 6.9 miles11 km
- Morley 8.9 miles14.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Crofton, Ryhill and Walton Ward 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Crofton Built-up area 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Chevet Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Wakefield South Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Heath Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Wintersett Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Warmfield cum Heath Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Wakefield East Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Sharlston Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Crigglestone Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Hall Green Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Ryhill Parish 2.6 miles4.3 km
Example postcodes in Walton
WF2 6NB, WF2 6LL, WF2 6TE, WF2 6NN, WF2 6PB, WF2 6PF, WF2 6TD, WF2 6NP, WF2 6TB … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Sandal & Agbrigg Railway Station 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Wakefield Kirkgate Railway Station 2.2 miles3.6 km
Hotels near Walton Ad
- Holmfield Arms 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Holiday Inn Express Wakefield 3 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Hotel St Pierre, Sure Hotel Collection 3 2 miles3.2 km
- Waterton Park Hotel 4 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Wentbridge House Hotel 4 8.2 miles13.2 km
- The Mews 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Holiday Inn Leeds Wakefield M1 Jct.40 4 4.2 miles6.7 km
- York House Hotel 3 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Rogerthorpe Manor Hotel 4 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Campanile Hotel Wakefield 3 2.1 miles3.4 km
Schools in Walton
- Walton Primary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Pugneys Country Park Nature reserve 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Nostell Priory Country house 3 miles4.8 km
- Outwood Library Library 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Stanley Library Library 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Pontefract Racecourse Recreation 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Oakwell Stadium 6.8 miles11 km
- Fairnurn Ings Nature reserve 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Elland Road Stadium 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Hampole Priory Historic site 10.2 miles16.5 km
- Cortonwood Colliery Shopping centre 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Trinity Leeds Shopping centre 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Elsecar Heritage Centre Museum 10.9 miles17.6 km