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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

WF103EL

Hastings Crescent

WF102NT

Hulme Square

WF102PU

Fryston Road

WF103TE

Redhill Drive

WF103UB

Aire Valley Mount

WF102QF

South View

WF103BD

Ruskin Drive

WF103NX

Sussex Crescent

WF102PE

Tarn Close

WF103DT

Wharfe Way

WF103EW

Fryston Road

WF103QB

Linden Close

WF103TA

Kendal Garth

WF103ER

Fryston Road

WF103FL

Stansfield Close

WF102QZ

Cumberland Road

WF103ND

Dawtrie Close

WF103NN

Austin Road

WF103PB

Gypsy Lane

WF102QL

North Street

WF103DF

Queens Park Drive

WF103HS

Sheepwalk Lane

WF103JL

Fryston Road

WF103JN

The Mount

WF103PE

Gypsy Lane

WF103PJ

St Ives Crescent

WF103RH

Thompson Avenue

WF103RL

Beech Gardens

WF102NQ

Madeley Square

WF103EG

Hastings Crescent

WF103PF

Acacia Drive

WF103PN

Gypsy Court

WF103DE

Queens Park Drive

WF103EH

Kings Avenue

WF103QS

Hillcrest Close

WF103RB

Elm Gardens

WF102NY

Askham Road

WF103JY

Crewe Road

WF103QD

Acacia Drive

WF102PZ

Mapplewell Road

WF102SL

Kingfisher Way

WF103BB

Ruskin Drive

WF103JG

Wheatcroft

WF103JR

Crewe Road

WF103NF

Dawtrie Street

WF103QU

Hillcrest Mount

WF103RG

Davis Avenue

WF103RU

Woodside

WF103SF

Lewin Grove

WF103TB

Kendal Croft

WF103TT

Eliots Close

WF102NJ

Elmete Road

WF103JF

Henson Grove

WF103LF

Fryston Road

WF102PN

Old Great North Road

WF102QG

Smith Cottages

WF102SS

Redwing Close

WF103SB

The Green

WF103SX

Derwent Drive

WF103AA

Redhill Road

WF103HQ

Redhill Drive

WF103QA

Spittal Hardwick Lane

WF103AD

Redhill Road

WF103AP

Queens Park Drive

WF103EN

Hastings Crescent

WF102NH

Elmete Road

WF103AY

Newton Drive

WF103LX

Camden Road

WF102QA

Airedale Drive

WF102RD

Keswick Drive

WF103AZ

Hopwood Grove

WF103BP

Church Mews

WF103HY

Andersen Court

WF103LH

Royds Avenue

WF103QH

Sheepwalk Lane

WF103FE

Glaston Road

WF103JP

Park Crescent

WF103NT

Arnside Crescent

WF103QN

Hillcrest Drive

WF103QP

Hillcrest Drive

WF103RF

Davis Avenue

WF102NB

Dunderdale Crescent

WF102QS

Well Wood View

WF102QY

Watling Road

WF102RE

Keswick Drive

WF103DX

Ings View

WF103NG

Crewe Road

WF103PU

Fitzgerald Close

WF103QF

Poplar Avenue

WF103QT

Hillcrest Mount

WF102PL

Brook Street

WF102SN

Siskin Close

WF103AN

Redhill Drive

WF103DU

Humber Close

WF103EX

Kershaw Avenue

WF103JZ

Park Crescent

WF103PG

Acacia Close

WF102ND

Dunderdale Crescent

WF103DJ

Foss Walk

WF103ED

Airedale Road

Data Sources

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