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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 140 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
140
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
71.36(+64%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.23(+69%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.44(+82%)
Shoplifting
15.23(+76%)
Vehicle crime
13.61(+144%)
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 162 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Knottingley area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,995 up to £377,000.

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
Detached20£218,495
Flats5£72,500
Semi-Detached97£180,000
Terraced40£160,000

10 years median price trend in Knottingley

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

All postcodes in Knottingley

WF110FE

Oak Tree Close

WF110JL

Westfield Road

WF118AU

Lamb Inn Road

WF118BH

Springfields

WF118EP

Stranglands Lane

WF118JG

Ferrybridge Road

WF118JJ

Vale Crescent

WF118JN

Vale Head Mount

WF118QP

Wentcliffe Road

WF118RJ

Pontefract Road

WF119AF

Bridge Lane

WF119NH

Aire Walk

WF110DW

Gordon Terrace

WF110EG

Broomhill Drive

WF110QF

Hazel Road

WF118AR

Weeland Road

WF118JZ

Ferrybridge Road

WF118LF

Grange Close

WF118LH

Holes Lane

WF118RN

Pontefract Road

WF118SA

Banks Lane

WF119AG

Bridge Lane

WF110EA

Broomhill Avenue

WF110ED

Broomhill Square

WF110FN

Pear Tree Mews

WF118AY

Weeland Court

WF118LR

Lillygarth

WF118LZ

Argyle Road

WF118QG

Byron Close

WF118RA

Stranglands Lane

WF119DH

Knottingley

WF110PQ

Birch Tree Walk

WF118AE

Oakwood Close

WF118NG

The Square

WF118PN

Pontefract Road

WF118PU

Arncliffe Drive

WF118QT

Castleford Lane

WF118SU

Heys Close

WF119BW

Willow Road

WF110AP

Redwood Way

WF110DF

West Lea Cottages

WF110ER

Spurriers Avenue

WF110FJ

Pear Tree Walk

WF110HL

Hammond Road

WF110HR

Spawd Bone Lane

WF118LU

Tenters Close

WF118QX

Chariot Place

WF110BP

Knottingley Road

WF110PB

Blossom Court

WF110PJ

Sycamore Avenue

WF118AP

Weeland Road

WF110JE

Northfield Avenue

WF118JF

Ferrybridge Road

WF118QW

Wentcliffe Road

WF118EB

Hill Top

WF118HP

Knottingley

WF118JH

Vale Avenue

WF119DR

West Ings Crescent

WF110EP

Spawd Bone Lane

WF118BP

Rockwood Close

WF118FB

Malvern Road

WF118HH

Forge Hill Lane

WF110BD

Plowes Way

WF110DR

Broomhill Avenue

WF110EZ

Ingram Crescent

WF110FR

Bagley Close

WF110HZ

Woodville Way

WF110PG

Kershaw Lane

WF118BX

Brotherton Court

WF118RT

Middle Lane

WF119AU

Longwoods Walk

WF119NL

The Island

WF110BY

Middle Lane

WF110EN

Poulson Mews

WF110LZ

Loweswater Road

WF110BN

Sowgate Lane

WF118NJ

Station Road

WF118QS

Castleford Lane

WF118RB

Kirkhaw Lane

WF110HP

Headlands Lane

WF110JD

Westfield Road

WF110JR

Southfield Road

WF110LP

Teesdale Place

WF118LB

Lyng Court

WF118LN

The Nurseries

WF118NZ

Ashdown Court

WF110HS

Eddystone Rise

WF110JB

Eastfield Road

WF110JQ

The Ridgeway

WF110PZ

Knottingley

WF118BQ

Springfield Avenue

WF118PD

Elizabeth Drive

WF119DF

Hollingworth Lane

WF110BJ

Pontefract Road

WF110FL

Knottingley

WF118AA

Womersley Road

WF118PG

Great North Road

WF119BJ

West Ings Lane

WF110DE

The Poplars

WF110DS

Broomhill Walk

Data Sources

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