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About

Ferry Fryston sits on the northern bank of the River Aire, within the wider Wakefield district. The area is primarily residential, characterised by post-war housing estates and some older terraced homes. Its landscape is largely flat, shaped by its riverside position and proximity to former mining sites. The community is served by local schools and shops centred around Ferry Fryston Lane.

A notable local landmark is the historic Ferry Inn, which references the area's past river crossing. Much of the surrounding land is now given over to modern logistics and industrial parks, reflecting a shift from its historical economic base. The area provides direct access to the A1(M) motorway, defining its eastern boundary and influencing its current character.

Area overview

On average Ferry Fryston has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 38.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ferry Fryston is £38,345 per year. There are 2 schools in Ferry Fryston: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ferry Fryston is home to around 8,950 people, with a population density of about 1,811.0 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
111
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
38%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ferry Fryston Population
8,950
Population density
1,811 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
69.94(+61%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.79(+58%)
Public order
9.61(+7%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.16(-4%)
Other theft
7.6(+14%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,146
91.04%
Other White
459
5.13%
African
85
0.95%
White and Asian (mixed)
35
0.39%
Other Black
31
0.35%
Total population: 8,948

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,378
34.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,063
15.48%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,040
15.14%
Level 3 (A level)
968
14.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
855
12.45%
Total 16+ residents: 6,869

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,129
30.82%
Owns with a mortgage
961
26.24%
Owns outright
804
21.95%
Other social rented
407
11.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
289
7.89%
Total households: 3,663

Property prices in Ferry Fryston

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £168,000 in Ferry Fryston area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,500 up to £420,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for 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 Ferry Fryston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£263,750
Semi-Detached37£140,000
Terraced6£158,000

10 years median price trend in Ferry Fryston

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ferry Fryston.

All postcodes in Ferry Fryston

WF102PD

Fairfield Close

WF103BR

Church Court

WF102NT

Hulme Square

WF102PU

Fryston Road

WF102QF

South View

WF103NX

Sussex Crescent

WF102PE

Tarn Close

WF103TA

Kendal Garth

WF102QZ

Cumberland Road

WF103ND

Dawtrie Close

WF103NN

Austin Road

WF102QL

North Street

WF103RH

Thompson Avenue

WF102NQ

Madeley Square

WF102NY

Askham Road

WF103JY

Crewe Road

WF102PZ

Mapplewell Road

WF102SL

Kingfisher Way

WF103NF

Dawtrie Street

WF103QU

Hillcrest Mount

WF103RU

Woodside

WF103SF

Lewin Grove

WF103TB

Kendal Croft

WF102NJ

Elmete Road

WF103LF

Fryston Road

WF102PN

Old Great North Road

WF102QG

Smith Cottages

WF102SS

Redwing Close

WF103SB

The Green

WF103SX

Derwent Drive

WF102NH

Elmete Road

WF103LX

Camden Road

WF102QA

Airedale Drive

WF102RD

Keswick Drive

WF103BP

Church Mews

WF103LH

Royds Avenue

WF103NT

Arnside Crescent

WF103QP

Hillcrest Drive

WF102NB

Dunderdale Crescent

WF102QS

Well Wood View

WF102QY

Watling Road

WF102RE

Keswick Drive

WF103DX

Ings View

WF103NG

Crewe Road

WF103QT

Hillcrest Mount

WF102PL

Brook Street

WF102SN

Siskin Close

WF103JZ

Park Crescent

WF102ND

Dunderdale Crescent

WF103RE

Gallows Hill

WF102QQ

William Street

WF103LD

Fryston Road

WF103LS

Coniston Gardens

WF103LT

Lodge Avenue

WF103SY

Derwent Drive

WF102NR

Scholes Road

WF103LP

Fryston Road

WF103QZ

Kendal Drive

WF103RT

Woodside

WF103SD

Elizabeth Drive

Data Sources

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