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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

WF119BY

Cow Lane

WF118HA

Middleton Way

WF118LD

Vale Terrace

WF118QF

Houghton Avenue

WF118DW

Lamb Inn Road

WF110DD

Wedgewood Way

WF118BA

Woodalls Buildings

WF110HL

Hammond Road

WF118AX

Grenley Street

WF110AJ

Cridling Park Cottages

WF119BQ

The Island

WF110BY

Middle Lane

WF110FH

Pear Tree Grove

WF118BD

East View

WF118PZ

Wordsworth Drive

WF118DH

Fernley Green Road

WF118NB

Fishergate

WF119BX

Cow Lane

WF119BJ

West Ings Lane

WF110BW

Knottingley

WF118AU

Lamb Inn Road

WF118BX

Brotherton Court

WF110DE

The Poplars

WF118PP

Pontefract Road

WF110PL

Sycamore Avenue

WF119BW

Willow Road

WF118BH

Springfields

WF118AY

Weeland Court

WF118PD

Elizabeth Drive

WF118NG

The Square

WF118AB

Gillann Street

WF119AY

Aire Street

WF119BL

The Croft

WF110EX

Rossiter Drive

WF118HR

Bleasdale Avenue

WF118QX

Chariot Place

WF118TA

Pollards Fields

WF118QB

Wordsworth Drive

WF118AZ

Foundry Lane

WF118AR

Weeland Road

WF118AP

Weeland Road

WF118AW

Weeland Court

WF110PZ

Knottingley

WF118JY

Pottery Lane

WF119NR

Croftlands

WF118SA

Banks Lane

WF118QW

Wentcliffe Road

WF110QA

Sycamore Avenue

WF118HY

The Holes

WF110EH

Downland Crescent

WF110NS

Windermere Drive

WF118PQ

The Square

WF118PH

Great North Road

WF110NB

Knottingley

WF110FW

Knottingley

WF110FB

Oak Tree Way

WF118BE

Weeland Road

WF110AA

Cattlelaith Lane

WF118JW

Vale Walk

WF118BS

Pottery Lane

WF118HF

Saltersgate Avenue

WF118QJ

Tennyson Close

WF119AT

Aire Street

WF119NJ

Knottingley

WF118LG

Wellington Place

WF118JA

Stranglands Lane

WF118NJ

Station Road

WF118DJ

Foundry Court

WF118HB

Grafton Close

WF119DE

Marsh Lane

WF110JW

Eastfield Avenue

WF110JJ

Northfield Road

WF118ET

Glebe Lane

WF110JR

Southfield Road

WF118UL

Kirkhaw Lane

WF118JZ

Ferrybridge Road

WF118DQ

Cardwell Terrace

WF110ER

Spurriers Avenue

WF110BZ

Middle Lane

WF118EW

Cheviot Place

WF119AZ

Aire Street

WF110FP

Willow Tree Road

WF118LT

Edlington View

WF118EP

Stranglands Lane

WF110NA

Cherry Tree Avenue

WF119ER

Marsh Lane

WF118EA

The Arcade

WF110HZ

Woodville Way

WF110LB

The Paddock

WF118JP

Vale Crescent

WF110FA

Oak Tree Crescent

WF118ST

Shelley Drive

WF119DG

Chapel Street

WF110HB

Cotterill Road

WF110QF

Hazel Road

WF118AG

Ashtree Way

WF118PF

Great North Road

WF118TB

Pollards Fields

WF110JU

Ashcombe Drive

WF118QS

Castleford Lane

Data Sources

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