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About

Knottingley ward lies in the eastern part of the Wakefield district, situated on the north bank of the River Aire. Historically a centre for glassmaking and river trade, its landscape is characterised by industrial heritage and waterways. The ward includes the main town of Knottingley itself, along with the smaller settlement of Ferrybridge, known for its notable power station landmarks that have dominated the skyline for decades.

The area is defined by its working river, with the Aire and Calder Navigation providing a constant presence. Land use is a mix of residential streets, older industrial estates, and pockets of green space along the watercourses. Community life often focuses on local clubs and the surviving pubs that speak to its past as a busy inland port.

Area overview

On average Knottingley has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 134 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Knottingley is £40,804 per year. There are 7 schools in Knottingley: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Knottingley is home to around 14,251 people, with a population density of about 1,143.7 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
134
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
28.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Knottingley Population
14,251
Population density
1,143.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
68.35(+55%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.37(+36%)
Vehicle crime
15.16(+169%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.31(+66%)
Shoplifting
11.86(+35%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
13,340
93.59%
Other White
454
3.19%
African
78
0.55%
White and Asian (mixed)
40
0.28%
Other
40
0.28%
Total population: 14,253

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
3,586
31.34%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,881
16.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,810
15.82%
Level 3 (A level)
1,788
15.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,317
11.51%
Total 16+ residents: 11,442

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,857
29.31%
Owns with a mortgage
1,773
27.99%
Social rents from council
1,427
22.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
687
10.84%
Other social rented
451
7.12%
Total households: 6,335

Property prices in Knottingley

Based on 183 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Knottingley area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £560,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Knottingley 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 Knottingley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached107£180,000
Terraced46£150,000
Flats5£80,000
Detached25£225,145

10 years median price trend in Knottingley

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

All postcodes in Knottingley

WF110NW

Windermere Drive

WF118PL

Pontefract Road

WF118NE

Lock Hill

WF119AW

Chapel Street

WF119PB

Mowbray Court

WF119AG

Bridge Lane

WF110BS

Great North Road

WF118EX

Hill Top

WF118BB

Racca Avenue

WF118PU

Arncliffe Drive

WF110LJ

Poplar Grove

WF118SF

Fryston Lane

WF118EB

Hill Top

WF118HW

Chapel Yard

WF118BU

Lamb Inn Road

WF110BU

A1 Business Park

WF118PJ

School Drive

WF110QH

Pinewood Place

WF118QL

Shelley Drive

WF110HF

Fairfax Avenue

WF118LJ

Knottingley

WF118BG

Weeland Road

WF110BX

Sowgate Lane

WF110EL

Arnall Close

WF110EW

Oak Tree Crescent

WF110JX

Elmhurst Grove

WF118HS

Fisher Street

WF118AF

Beech View

WF110JQ

The Ridgeway

WF118NA

Fishergate

WF118PR

Kirkhaw Lane

WF118EH

Chiltern Avenue

WF110JD

Westfield Road

WF110EU

Warren Avenue

WF118RH

Arncliffe Drive

WF119AP

Low Cross Court

WF110PF

Hazel Road

WF118NW

Doncaster Road

WF118RT

Middle Lane

WF110LE

Cherry Tree Walk

WF118QG

Byron Close

WF119BU

Tythe Barn Road

WF118RN

Pontefract Road

WF118BN

Common Lane

WF110PH

Mirey Butt Lane

WF118PT

Hampden Close

WF118QE

Houghton Avenue

WF118NZ

Ashdown Court

WF110JF

Spawd Bone Lane

WF118JQ

Vale Crescent

WF118JX

Pottery Lane

WF110PQ

Birch Tree Walk

WF110EY

Simpsons Lane

WF110HP

Headlands Lane

WF110JS

The Ridgeway

WF118LQ

North View

WF110JB

Eastfield Road

WF118RB

Kirkhaw Lane

WF110EG

Broomhill Drive

WF110EB

Broomhill Place

WF118PA

Harewood Close

WF110LG

Hazel Road

WF110PD

Mulberry Close

WF118NU

Linden Close

WF110BD

Plowes Way

WF119AJ

St Boltophs Close

WF110HY

Spawd Bone Lane

WF110NG

Grasmere Road

WF118QN

Crewe Avenue

WF110FL

Knottingley

WF118QQ

Thackeray Walk

WF110DH

Womersley Road

WF118LH

Holes Lane

WF110LR

Hazel Road

WF110JL

Westfield Road

WF118HH

Forge Hill Lane

WF118QP

Wentcliffe Road

WF118NQ

High Street

WF110HR

Spawd Bone Lane

WF110LZ

Loweswater Road

WF118TD

Pollards Fields

WF110EZ

Ingram Crescent

WF118TH

Stocking Lane

WF118ER

Marine Villa Road

WF119DH

Knottingley

WF110AN

Womersley Road

WF118HU

Fisher Street

WF110EN

Poulson Mews

WF118LU

Tenters Close

WF119DN

West Ings Court

WF110LP

Teesdale Place

WF110DZ

Broomhill Avenue

WF118PE

Snowden Avenue

WF110PR

Chestnut Walk

WF118NT

Doncaster Road

WF110NP

Buttermere Walk

WF118AA

Womersley Road

WF118SR

Mill View

WF110AF

Cattlelaith Lane

WF118DY

Fernley Green Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.