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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, roughly 1.2× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. 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

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£206
Sales (last 12 months)142
Typical range (middle 50%)£136K – £235K

Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £206 per square foot) in Airedale and Ferry Fryston area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,782 up to £550,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Airedale and Ferry Fryston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached37£295,000£267
Semi-Detached93£160,000£191
Terraced11£136,000£171
Flats1£96,000£149

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Airedale and Ferry Fryston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Airedale and Ferry Fryston.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£192,475£119,000£125,450
2017£190,000£105,000£78,750
2018£208,000£106,100£114,500
2019£192,500£120,000£85,000
2020£210,000£122,000£105,000
2021£210,500£138,000£120,000
2022£260,500£140,000£120,000
2023£260,000£171,000£131,000
2024£273,250£150,000£129,500
2025£270,000£160,000£140,000
2026£316,250£170,000£142,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Airedale and Ferry Fryston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Airedale and Ferry Fryston.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£176£138£174
2017£180£135£109
2018£187£128£147
2019£198£141£105
2020£206£140£121
2021£232£170£135
2022£237£162£147
2023£243£196£148
2024£250£178£170
2025£266£193£163
2026£262£221£175
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Airedale and Ferry Fryston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

All postcodes in Airedale and Ferry Fryston

WF103RG

Davis Avenue

WF103HU

Sheepwalk Lane

WF103NX

Sussex Crescent

WF103RT

Woodside

WF103TA

Kendal Garth

WF102SQ

Dunnock Way

WF103HE

Shakespeare Crescent

WF103AP

Queens Park Drive

WF103SL

Meadow Court

WF103RY

The Green

WF103QB

Linden Close

WF103SD

Elizabeth Drive

WF103SN

Watling Road

WF103HB

Dahl Drive

WF103NW

Austin Road

WF103HX

Spittal Hardwick Lane

WF103PL

Herriot Mews

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.