Knottingley ward is located in the eastern part of Wakefield, near the border with North Yorkshire. The area is situated along the River Aire, which has historically played a key role in its development. Knottingley was once a significant inland port and industrial hub, with connections to coal mining, glass manufacturing, and barge building. The ward includes the town of Knottingley itself, along with smaller settlements like Ferrybridge and Darrington.
The area features a mix of residential, industrial, and green spaces, with several parks and riverside walks. Key landmarks include Knottingley Town Hall and the nearby Ferrybridge Power Station, which has been a prominent feature of the local landscape. Transport links include the A1(M) motorway and rail connections via Knottingley Station. The ward has a strong sense of community, with local events and traditions reflecting its industrial heritage.
On average Knottingley has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 163 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Knottingley is £32,274 per year. There are 7 schools in Knottingley: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good).
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Pontefract Road
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Ferrybridge & West Knottingley
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Eddystone Rise
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Eastfield Road
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The Ridgeway
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Ferrybridge & West Knottingley
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Gillann Street
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Springfields Avenue
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Elizabeth Drive
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Old Great North Road
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West Ings Lane
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Hollingworth Lane
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The Poplars
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Broomhill Avenue
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Broomhill Walk
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Broomhill Close
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Rossiter Drive
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Woodville Way
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Ashcombe Drive
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Cherry Tree Avenue
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Ferrybridge & West Knottingley
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Banks Garth
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Common Lane
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Fryston Lane
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Ashley Grove
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Elmhurst Grove
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Garsdale Walk
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Mulberry Close
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Elm Place
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Forge Hill Lane
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Cleveland Avenue
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Vale Head Grove
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Vale Crescent
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Old Great North Road
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Wedgewood Way
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Broomhill Crescent
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Arnall Close
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Warren Avenue
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Ferrybridge & West Knottingley
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Womersley Road
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Ferrybridge & West Knottingley
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Headlands Lane
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Ferrybridge & West Knottingley
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Willow Lane
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Springfields
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Fishergate
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Knottingley
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Richmond Avenue
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Blenheim Close
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Knottingley
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Bridge Lane
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Mowbray Court
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Blackburn Lane
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Spawd Bone Lane
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The Poplars
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Ferrybridge & West Knottingley
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Cheviot Place
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Ferrybridge Road
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Pottery Lane
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Linden Close
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Ferrybridge & West Knottingley
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Windsor Drive
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Aire Street
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England Lane
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Cattlelaith Lane
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Womersley Road
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Downland Crescent
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Westfield Avenue
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Hazel Road
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Poplar Grove
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Ferrybridge & West Knottingley
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Gillann Street
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Glebe Lane
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Doncaster Road
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King's Mount
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Hill Top
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Primrose Hill
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Cow Lane
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Marsh Lane
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Middle Lane
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Hammond Road
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Ferrybridge & West Knottingley
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Barley Mews
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Foundry Lane
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Malvern Road
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Holderness Road
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Pinfold Close
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Ferrybridge & West Knottingley
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England Lane
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Croft Avenue
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Kirkhaw Lane
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Ashley Grove
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Grove Lane
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Ferrybridge & West Knottingley
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Hampden Close
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Crewe Avenue
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Shelley Drive
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Mill View
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West Ings Crescent
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Primrose Vale