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Airedale and Ferry Fryston

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About

Airedale and Ferry Fryston is a ward in the eastern part of the Wakefield district, situated near the River Aire and the A1 road. The area includes the communities of Airedale and Ferry Fryston itself, alongside smaller settlements like Brotherton. Historically, its development was closely linked to the mining industry, which shaped much of the local landscape and economy. The terrain is largely low-lying, with areas of open land alongside residential and former industrial sites.

The ward contains the distinctive Ferrybridge Power Station cooling towers, a major landmark visible for miles. Land use is mixed, with housing estates, retail parks, and distribution centres located on major routes. The area is also known for the Ferrybridge 'C' Power Station memorial garden, commemorating the 1965 collapse that claimed five lives. Transport connections are significant, with the Knottingley and Goole Canal and the East Coast Main Line railway running through the area.

Area overview

On average Airedale and Ferry Fryston has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 132 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 32.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Airedale and Ferry Fryston is £39,759 per year. There are 6 schools in Airedale and Ferry Fryston: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Airedale and Ferry Fryston is home to around 16,084 people, with a population density of about 2,068.6 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
132
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
32.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Airedale and Ferry Fryston Population
16,084
Population density
2,068.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
76.29(+75%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.65(+43%)
Public order
10.32(+15%)
Vehicle crime
9.51(+70%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.2(+8%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
14,813
92.11%
Other White
719
4.47%
African
146
0.91%
White and Asian (mixed)
62
0.39%
Other Black
40
0.25%
Total population: 16,082

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
4,140
32.81%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,082
16.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,948
15.44%
Level 3 (A level)
1,769
14.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,531
12.13%
Total 16+ residents: 12,619

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,841
27.8%
Social rents from council
1,784
26.94%
Owns with a mortgage
1,770
26.73%
Other social rented
631
9.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
467
7.05%
Total households: 6,622

Property prices in Airedale and Ferry Fryston

Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £184,000 in Airedale and Ferry Fryston area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,782 up to £500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Airedale and Ferry Fryston in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Airedale and Ferry Fryston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached32£270,000
Flats2£94,500
Semi-Detached80£169,000
Terraced13£141,000

10 years median price trend in Airedale and Ferry Fryston

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Airedale and Ferry Fryston.

All postcodes in Airedale and Ferry Fryston

WF103RD

Hazel Gardens

WF102PH

Wheatley Drive

WF102NG

St Andrews Road

WF102PT

Fryston Road

WF102RB

Langdale Close

WF103DL

Tees Close

WF103JS

Crewe Road

WF103SR

Watling Road

WF103TP

Twain Crescent

WF102QJ

Frisian Close

WF103AH

Redhill Drive

WF103DA

Stansfield Road

WF103EA

Redhill Drive

WF103HZ

Park View

WF103LB

Fryston Road

WF103LZ

Dawtrie Street

WF103PS

Kingsley Drive

WF103AB

Redhill Road

WF103FN

Liberty Square

WF103SG

Leyland Road

WF103UF

Poppy Fields Crescent

WF102QP

Park Dale

WF103EP

Fryston Road

WF103PA

Gypsy Lane

WF102PF

Ambleside Road

WF103BN

Pemberton Road

WF103BQ

Healdwood Road

WF103NS

Arnside Close

WF103PQ

Birch Grove

WF103QR

Dale Villas

WF102NA

Dunderdale Crescent

WF102NE

Hadrian Close

WF102NN

Elmete Road

WF102RG

Penrith Crescent

WF103BE

Ruskin Drive

WF103ES

Kershaw Avenue

WF103HA

Gypsy Lane

WF103NL

Coniston Drive

WF103NU

Arnside Crescent

WF103PL

Herriot Mews

WF103QY

Mayors Walk

WF102QR

Park Dale

WF103RN

Beech Crescent

WF103RX

Hobart Road

WF102RH

Wheldon Road

WF103ET

Kershaw Avenue

WF103NY

Kendal Gardens

WF102QB

Winnan Court

WF103DW

Nidd Drive

WF103DZ

Stansfield Close

WF103UA

Stansfield Road

WF103BZ

Stansfield Road

WF103DB

Stansfield Drive

WF103NA

Dawtrie Street

WF103QL

Hillcrest Avenue

WF103RY

The Green

WF103TF

Cyndor Court

WF102SQ

Dunnock Way

WF103JB

Fryston Road

WF103NQ

Windermere Road

WF102QH

Smith Street

WF103RP

Elizabeth Drive

WF103SN

Watling Road

WF103AR

Healdwood Close

WF103HX

Spittal Hardwick Lane

WF103NB

Thirlmere Drive

WF103QE

Sheepwalk Lane

WF102QW

Netherwood Avenue

WF103EF

College Road

WF102SU

Linnet Drive

WF103DS

Swale Drive

WF103LQ

Royds Avenue

WF103LY

Camden Road

WF103NP

Rydal Street

WF103SH

Ivy Gardens

WF103TG

Elizabeth Drive

WF102QX

Wheldon Road

WF103AQ

West View Avenue

WF103DQ

Queens Park Drive

WF103HB

Dahl Drive

WF103HF

Redhill Drive

WF102NL

Elmete Road

WF102NP

Lancaster Street

WF103AL

Redhill Drive

WF103LN

Hillcrest Meadows

WF103RQ

Frensham Drive

WF103SE

Elizabeth Drive

WF103TU

Bronte Rise

WF103FF

Redhill Grove

WF102PP

Wheldon Road

WF103AX

Carlyle Crescent

WF103BH

Healdwood Road

WF103DH

Calder Close

WF103HG

Quarry Dene Drive

WF103TS

Orwell Close

WF103RJ

Beech Crescent

WF103BJ

Hawes Close

WF103JQ

The Paddock

WF103LU

Lodge Avenue

WF103NJ

Kendal Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.