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 miles
- Leeds 11 miles
- Bradford 15.6 miles
- Huddersfield 13.6 miles
- Rotherham 15.7 miles
- Doncaster 16.9 miles
- Wakefield 2.8 miles
- Harrogate 23.8 miles
- Halifax 17.8 miles
- Barnsley 6.1 miles
- Castleford 6.9 miles
- Morley 8.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Crofton, Ryhill and Walton Ward 1.1 miles
- Crofton Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Chevet Parish 1.4 miles
- Wakefield South Ward 1.4 miles
- Heath Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Wintersett Parish 1.7 miles
- Warmfield cum Heath Parish 2 miles
- Wakefield East Ward 2.1 miles
- Sharlston Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Crigglestone Parish 2.5 miles
- Hall Green Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Ryhill Parish 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in Walton
WF2 6NL, WF2 6UB, WF2 6LN, WF2 6UN, WF2 6LH, WF2 6NY, WF2 6LZ, WF2 6NN, WF2 6PQ … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 16.9 miles
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 22.1 miles
- Sandal & Agbrigg Railway Station 1.1 miles
- Wakefield Kirkgate Railway Station 2.2 miles
Hotels near Walton Ad
- Waterton Park Hotel 4 0.6 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Wakefield 3 2.5 miles
- Marygate by Deuce Hotels Ltd 2.7 miles
- Holmfield Arms 2.2 miles
- York House Hotel 3 2.7 miles
- Holmfield Arms 2.3 miles
- Best Western Hotel St Pierre 3 2 miles
- Hotel Restaurant Campanile Wakefield 2 2.1 miles
- Hotel St Pierre, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western, Newmillerdam, Wakefield 3 2 miles
- Holiday Inn Leeds-Wakefield M1 Jct40 4 4.1 miles
Schools in Walton
- Walton Primary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Pugneys Country Park Nature reserve 1.8 miles
- Nostell Priory Country house 3 miles
- Outwood Library Library 4.3 miles
- Stanley Library Library 4.4 miles
- Pontefract Racecourse Recreation 6.3 miles
- Oakwell Stadium 6.8 miles
- Fairnurn Ings Nature reserve 9.1 miles
- Elland Road Stadium 9.8 miles
- Hampole Priory Historic site 10.2 miles
- Cortonwood Colliery Shopping centre 10.3 miles
- Trinity Leeds Shopping centre 10.6 miles
- Elsecar Heritage Centre Museum 10.9 miles