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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 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

WF103QR

Dale Villas

WF103JZ

Park Crescent

WF102NH

Elmete Road

WF102RB

Langdale Close

WF102NQ

Madeley Square

WF103RQ

Frensham Drive

WF103QY

Mayors Walk

WF103PF

Acacia Drive

WF102NE

Hadrian Close

WF103QW

Hillcrest Drive

WF103SE

Elizabeth Drive

WF103FF

Redhill Grove

WF103DA

Stansfield Road

WF103FN

Liberty Square

WF103EA

Redhill Drive

WF103PQ

Birch Grove

WF103BL

Pemberton Road

WF103SX

Derwent Drive

WF103EE

Airedale Road

WF103BH

Healdwood Road

WF103NT

Arnside Crescent

WF103BZ

Stansfield Road

WF102RF

Keswick Drive

WF103AD

Redhill Road

WF103AJ

Redhill Drive

WF103LG

Fryston Road

WF103DD

Stansfield Drive

WF103PN

Gypsy Court

WF103TB

Kendal Croft

WF103LP

Fryston Road

WF103HT

Monckton Drive

WF103JE

Henson Grove

WF103NJ

Kendal Drive

WF103JW

Kirkdale

WF103NR

Arnside Crescent

WF102NX

Borrowdale Drive

WF103NY

Kendal Gardens

WF103JN

The Mount

WF103SY

Derwent Drive

WF103FB

Airedale and Ferry Fryston

WF102QW

Netherwood Avenue

WF102QS

Well Wood View

WF103BE

Ruskin Drive

WF103AF

Westmead

WF102RE

Keswick Drive

WF103HP

Sheepwalk Lane

WF102QA

Airedale Drive

WF103RJ

Beech Crescent

WF103EB

Redhill Drive

WF103BA

Carlyle Road

WF103LF

Fryston Road

WF103TU

Bronte Rise

WF103EQ

Queens Road

WF103JT

Crewe Road

WF103RN

Beech Crescent

WF103RB

Elm Gardens

WF103SJ

Willow Gardens

WF103JA

Holywell Lane

WF103AG

West Mead

WF103BP

Church Mews

WF103RZ

Kendal Drive

WF102PE

Tarn Close

WF103AX

Carlyle Crescent

WF103DR

Rye Way

WF103AY

Newton Drive

WF102QF

South View

WF103QH

Sheepwalk Lane

WF102ND

Dunderdale Crescent

WF102NG

St Andrews Road

WF102QN

Sloan Place

WF103RX

Hobart Road

WF103UF

Poppy Fields Crescent

WF102RA

Cumberland Road

WF103NU

Arnside Crescent

WF103NB

Thirlmere Drive

WF102PN

Old Great North Road

WF103DH

Calder Close

WF103PE

Gypsy Lane

WF103LD

Fryston Road

WF103QN

Hillcrest Drive

WF102SH

Fair View

WF103EX

Kershaw Avenue

WF102PL

Brook Street

WF103NE

Dawtrie Close

WF103AE

Redhill Mount

WF103JP

Park Crescent

WF103JG

Wheatcroft

WF102PT

Fryston Road

WF103AL

Redhill Drive

WF102RH

Wheldon Road

WF103DU

Humber Close

WF103FE

Glaston Road

WF102NT

Hulme Square

WF103LE

Fryston Road

WF103TQ

Stevenson Avenue

WF102SP

Swift Way

WF103DP

Airedale and Ferry Fryston

WF103UD

Orchard Hill

WF103UE

Orchard Way

WF103TD

Ruskin Place

Data Sources

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