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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

WF118RX

England Lane

WF119BT

Primrose Vale

WF110ET

Warren Avenue

WF118DE

Fernley Green Court

WF118RJ

Pontefract Road

WF110DW

Gordon Terrace

WF118RQ

Balmoral Drive

WF110LA

Chiltern Avenue

WF118QA

Wordsworth Drive

WF118RF

Blenheim Close

WF110QB

Yew Tree Walk

WF110JT

Oakfield Crescent

WF118NX

Linden Close

WF110HU

Seaton Crescent

WF118LE

Aire View

WF118RG

Sandringham Avenue

WF110PG

Kershaw Lane

WF118EQ

Malvern Road

WF110HE

Simpsons Lane

WF110ED

Broomhill Square

WF118HP

Knottingley

WF119AR

West Ings Way

WF118SU

Heys Close

WF118SB

Knottingley

WF119DR

West Ings Crescent

WF118QD

Knottingley

WF110DR

Broomhill Avenue

WF110AR

Barley Mews

WF110PB

Blossom Court

WF110LW

Garsdale Walk

WF110FX

Knottingley

WF110PU

Maple Walk

WF118JJ

Vale Crescent

WF110PJ

Sycamore Avenue

WF118DB

Trundles Lane

WF118LR

Lillygarth

WF110BN

Sowgate Lane

WF110PS

Acacia Walk

WF110FE

Oak Tree Close

WF110JY

Ridgeway Square

WF118HD

Belvoir Drive

WF118PX

St Andrews Drive

WF118DG

Harker Street

WF110HJ

Hammond Road

WF118JS

Pinders Garth

WF110PT

Sycamore Close

WF110HN

Redmayne Grove

WF118JR

Fishergate

WF118EU

The Bungalows

WF118HT

Fisher Street

WF110LS

Crummock Place

WF119BN

Croft Avenue

WF118SD

Holmfield Lane

WF110QD

Lilac Avenue

WF110PE

Pineberry Way

WF118QY

Windsor Drive

WF118NR

Pinfold Close

WF118NL

Broughtons Yard

WF110BJ

Pontefract Road

WF118RD

Kirkhaw Lane

WF110DT

Broomhill Grove

WF110QG

Hazel Road

WF110LN

Ryedale Avenue

WF110DJ

Womersley Road

WF119DQ

West Ings Mews

WF110PX

Hawthorne Avenue

WF118DF

Low Green

WF110BH

Ashley Grove

WF110DL

Womersley Road

WF119DF

Hollingworth Lane

WF118JF

Ferrybridge Road

WF118SP

Pontefract Road

WF119AN

Chapel Street

WF119AU

Longwoods Walk

WF119BP

Primrose Hill

WF118DX

Kirkhaw Lane

WF110EP

Spawd Bone Lane

WF118QZ

Kings Mount

WF118QH

Bronte Avenue

WF118LX

Fishergate

WF110DQ

Womersley Road

WF110DS

Broomhill Walk

WF110JP

England Lane

WF118PY

Kingsley Avenue

WF118BP

Rockwood Close

WF110HS

Eddystone Rise

WF118BT

The Wharf

WF110LY

Windermere Drive

WF118AQ

Weeland Road

WF118BQ

Springfield Avenue

WF118RZ

England Lane

WF110JE

Northfield Avenue

WF118EZ

Bleasdale Avenue

WF119NH

Aire Walk

WF118AJ

Willow Lane

WF119DB

Tennants Court

WF118ES

Grove Lane

WF110LT

Hazel Road

WF110FD

Oak Tree Mews

WF118NS

Doncaster Square

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.