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).
Based on 165 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Knottingley area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,995 up to £377,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £225,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £65,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 100 | £175,000 |
| Terraced | 35 | £153,000 |
10 years price trend in Knottingley
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Harewood Close
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Cattlelaith Lane
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Windermere Drive
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Sycamore Avenue
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Pinewood Place
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Womersley Road
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Harker Street
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Fisher Street
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Linden Close
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Pontefract Road
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England Lane
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Pollard's Fields
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Chapel Street
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Simpsons Lane
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England Lane
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Cleveland Avenue
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Bleasdale Avenue
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Grafton Close
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Stranglands Lane
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Fishergate
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Kirkhaw Lane
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Pontefract Road
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Wordsworth Drive
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Stocking Lane
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Sunny Bank
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Knottingley
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Croftlands
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Knottingley
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Broomhill Grove
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Ferrybridge & West Knottingley
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Ennerdale Drive
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Weeland Road
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Lamb Inn Road
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Bleasdale Avenue
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North View
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Fishergate
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Spawd Bone Lane
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Broomhill Place
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Ferrybridge & West Knottingley
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Fairfax Avenue
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Windermere Drive
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Sycamore Avenue
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The Arcade
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Chiltern Avenue
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Saltersgate Avenue
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Fisher Street
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Edlington View
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Ferrybridge By-Pass
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Wordsworth Drive
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Morley Avenue
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Holmfield Lane
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Garden Lane
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West Ings Mews
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Womersley Road
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Broomhill Avenue
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Knottingley
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Ferrybridge & West Knottingley
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Ennerdale Drive
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Windermere Drive
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Mirey Butt Lane
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Sycamore Avenue
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Ferrybridge & West Knottingley
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Weeland Road
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Lamb Inn Road
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Southmoor Lane
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Forge Hill Lane
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Fisher Street
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Fishergate
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Pottery Lane
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North View
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Crewe Avenue
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Sandringham Avenue
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Balmoral Drive
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Fisher Street
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St Boltophs Close
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Ferrybridge & West Knottingley
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Pontefract Road
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Simpsons Lane
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England Lane
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Ferrybridge & West Knottingley
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Weeland Road
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Fryston Lane
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Fir Tree Court
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The Arcade
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Doncaster Road
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Tennyson Close
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Northfield Road
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Barley Mews
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Downland Crescent
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Hammond Road
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Hillgarth
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Ferrybridge & West Knottingley
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Ferrybridge & West Knottingley
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Fernley Green Road
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School Drive
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Knottingley
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Sowgate Lane
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Ferrybridge & West Knottingley
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Hill Top
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Grafton Close
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.