Area360 logo

Find postcode

Airedale and Ferry Fryston

Interactive map displaying Airedale and Ferry Fryston

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 139 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
139
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
77.65(+76%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.89(+53%)
Vehicle crime
13.06(+132%)
Public order
11.07(+25%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.51(+22%)
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 138 recent sales, the median property price is £187,500 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
Semi-Detached91£165,000
Terraced9£136,000
Detached37£287,500
Flats1£96,000

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

WF103TS

Orwell Close

WF103QQ

Sheepwalk Lane

WF103SF

Lewin Grove

WF102QR

Park Dale

WF103JY

Crewe Road

WF103DS

Swale Drive

WF103EY

Graham Drive

WF102SN

Siskin Close

WF103AA

Redhill Road

WF103LB

Fryston Road

WF103DX

Ings View

WF103ED

Airedale Road

WF103HR

Woodlands Avenue

WF102QL

North Street

WF102SJ

Wheldon Road

WF103BR

Church Court

WF103QX

Hillcrest Road

WF103SB

The Green

WF103HF

Redhill Drive

WF103PT

Hemingway Close

WF103ST

Watling Road

WF102PF

Ambleside Road

WF103NP

Rydal Street

WF103LW

Fryston Road

WF103JQ

The Paddock

WF103PD

Dickens Drive

WF103RA

Kendal Drive

WF103QP

Hillcrest Drive

WF103LH

Royds Avenue

WF102ST

Mallard Close

WF103JU

Crewe Road

WF103RL

Beech Gardens

WF103LY

Camden Road

WF102QQ

William Street

WF102QY

Watling Road

WF103TF

Cyndor Court

WF103AW

Redhill Drive

WF103DQ

Queens Park Drive

WF103PZ

Spittal Hardwick Lane

WF103NF

Dawtrie Street

WF103ET

Kershaw Avenue

WF103LA

Cromwell Road

WF103BQ

Healdwood Road

WF102QG

Smith Cottages

WF103QA

Spittal Hardwick Lane

WF103QD

Acacia Drive

WF103AR

Healdwood Close

WF103PU

Fitzgerald Close

WF103AT

Ruskin Close

WF103RH

Thompson Avenue

WF103SQ

Leyland Road

WF103EW

Fryston Road

WF103HQ

Redhill Drive

WF103JB

Fryston Road

WF102NJ

Elmete Road

WF102SR

Starling Way

WF103FL

Stansfield Close

WF103PS

Kingsley Drive

WF103BB

Ruskin Drive

WF103FA

Acacia Walk

WF103HS

Sheepwalk Lane

WF102NP

Lancaster Street

WF103HG

Quarry Dene Drive

WF103DJ

Foss Walk

WF102PZ

Mapplewell Road

WF103SZ

Grasmere Close

WF103DB

Stansfield Drive

WF102NY

Askham Road

WF102NU

Borrowdale Drive

WF103QU

Hillcrest Mount

WF103EZ

Milnes Grove

WF103TT

Eliots Close

WF103AH

Redhill Drive

WF103LU

Lodge Avenue

WF103SR

Watling Road

WF103NG

Crewe Road

WF103LL

St Edmunds Close

WF102PD

Fairfield Close

WF103DY

Stansfield Road

WF103LT

Lodge Avenue

WF103TR

Cookson Close

WF103BY

Stansfield Road

WF103LQ

Royds Avenue

WF102PH

Wheatley Drive

WF103TE

Redhill Drive

WF102NW

Delacy Crescent

WF103SG

Leyland Road

WF103JF

Henson Grove

WF103ES

Kershaw Avenue

WF103AB

Redhill Road

WF103DL

Tees Close

WF103DW

Nidd Drive

WF103AN

Redhill Drive

WF103LR

Fairfields

WF103SP

Kendal Drive

WF103DE

Queens Park Drive

WF103TG

Elizabeth Drive

WF102SS

Redwing Close

WF103SU

Bowness Avenue

WF103LJ

Birkhill

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.