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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

WF103DN

Airedale and Ferry Fryston

WF103BD

Ruskin Drive

WF103HN

Smithson Avenue

WF103EG

Hastings Crescent

WF103EL

Hastings Crescent

WF103JD

Fryston Road

WF103QS

Hillcrest Close

WF102PU

Fryston Road

WF103RW

Elizabeth Drive

WF103EP

Fryston Road

WF102PB

Grange Road

WF103UZ

Towers Paddock

WF103RR

Elizabeth Drive

WF102SL

Kingfisher Way

WF103SS

Watling Road

WF103NH

Kendal Drive

WF102PX

Fryston Road

WF102NR

Scholes Road

WF102NA

Dunderdale Crescent

WF103JR

Crewe Road

WF103TN

Matthews Close

WF103PY

Spittal Hardwick Lane

WF102NF

St Andrews Road

WF103ND

Dawtrie Close

WF103SH

Ivy Gardens

WF103DF

Queens Park Drive

WF103PH

Birch Grove

WF103JS

Crewe Road

WF103EH

Kings Avenue

WF103DT

Wharfe Way

WF103HA

Gypsy Lane

WF102SU

Linnet Drive

WF102PY

Wheldon Road

WF102PA

Grange Road

WF103NA

Dawtrie Street

WF102PP

Wheldon Road

WF103PJ

St Ives Crescent

WF103TP

Twain Crescent

WF103UA

Stansfield Road

WF102NB

Dunderdale Crescent

WF102NN

Elmete Road

WF103RS

Woodside

WF102QP

Park Dale

WF103LX

Camden Road

WF103QT

Hillcrest Mount

WF103QJ

Poplar Avenue

WF103QG

Sheepwalk Lane

WF103LZ

Dawtrie Street

WF103LN

Hillcrest Meadows

WF103ER

Fryston Road

WF103NS

Arnside Close

WF103DG

Queens Park Drive

WF103HY

Andersen Court

WF103AQ

West View Avenue

WF103PG

Acacia Close

WF81SF

Fairy Hill Lane

WF103LS

Coniston Gardens

WF102QB

Winnan Court

WF103RF

Davis Avenue

WF103JJ

The Square

WF102RD

Keswick Drive

WF103UB

Aire Valley Mount

WF103JL

Fryston Road

WF102QZ

Cumberland Road

WF102PQ

Fair View

WF103SW

Watling Road

WF103PA

Gypsy Lane

WF103QL

Hillcrest Avenue

WF103RP

Elizabeth Drive

WF103NN

Austin Road

WF103JH

Henry Moore Court

WF102QX

Wheldon Road

WF103BG

Ruskin Drive

WF103AU

Carlyle Crescent

WF102NL

Elmete Road

WF103EF

College Road

WF103DZ

Stansfield Close

WF102QJ

Frisian Close

WF102QH

Smith Street

WF103QE

Sheepwalk Lane

WF103EU

Kershaw Avenue

WF103QZ

Kendal Drive

WF103SA

Kendal Drive

WF103BJ

Hawes Close

WF103RU

Woodside

WF103EJ

Hastings Walk

WF102QT

Airedale Drive

WF102RG

Penrith Crescent

WF102QU

Beamshaw Close

WF103RE

Gallows Hill

WF103RD

Hazel Gardens

WF103NQ

Windermere Road

WF103NL

Coniston Drive

WF103QF

Poplar Avenue

WF103BN

Pemberton Road

WF103AZ

Hopwood Grove

WF103EN

Hastings Crescent

WF103NZ

Kendal Close

WF103PB

Gypsy Lane

WF103HZ

Park View

Data Sources

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