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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Barley Mews
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Downland Crescent
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Hammond Road
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Northfield 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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King's Mount
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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
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Tithe Barn Road
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Marsh Lane
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Doncaster Road
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Knottingley
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Redmayne Grove
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Ryedale Avenue
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Ferrybridge & West Knottingley
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Blackburn Lane
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Hill Top Mews
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Fishergate
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Bronte Avenue
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Aire Street
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Ferrybridge & West Knottingley
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Downland Crescent
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Ashley Grove
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England Lane
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Ridgeway Square
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Chiltern Avenue
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Ferrybridge & West Knottingley
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Pineberry Way
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Ferrybridge Road
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Fryston Lane
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The Croft
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Marsh End
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Chapel Street
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Broomhill Crescent
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Simpsons Lane
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Sycamore Avenue
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Weeland Road
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Trundles Lane
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Knottingley
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Ferrybridge & West Knottingley
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St Andrews Drive
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Kingsley Avenue
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Arncliffe Drive
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Croftlands
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The Wharf
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Knottingley
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Ferrybridge & West Knottingley
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Ferrybridge & West Knottingley
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Cherry Tree Walk
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Garsdale Walk
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Lamb Inn Road
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Fernley Green Road
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Belvoir Drive
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Forge Hill Lane
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Snowdon Avenue
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Houghton Avenue
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Chapel Street
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Aire Street
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Cotterill Road
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Fairfax Avenue
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Mirey Butt Lane
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Seaton Court
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Spawd Bone Lane
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Hazel Road
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Cherry Tree Walk
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Beech View
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Racca Avenue
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Foundry Court
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Fisher Street
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The Square
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Garden Lane
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Ferrybridge & West Knottingley
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Northfield Road
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Elm Place
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Ferrybridge & West Knottingley
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Plowes Way
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Hawthorn Avenue
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East View
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Common Lane
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Cotswold Drive
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Belvoir Drive
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Knottingley
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Pinders Garth
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Pinders Crescent
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Hampden Close
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Arncliffe Drive
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Shelley Drive
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Hinton Lane
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The Island
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Shillinghill Lane
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Broomhill Avenue
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Pottery Lane