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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

WF118AT

Racca Green

WF110EJ

Downland Crescent

WF118NY

Doncaster Road

WF118NF

Fishergate

WF118JT

Pinders Crescent

WF110JA

England Lane

WF118LZ

Argyle Road

WF118AD

Womersley Road

WF110EQ

Cliff Side

WF110JH

Westfield Avenue

WF110EE

Broomhill Square

WF110LL

Bedale Drive

WF110BP

Knottingley Road

WF110EA

Broomhill Avenue

WF110AP

Redwood Way

WF118JG

Ferrybridge Road

WF110ES

Pontefract Road

WF118AN

Banks Garth Cottages

WF110NR

Thirlmere Place

WF118AE

Oakwood Close

WF118RU

England Lane

WF118HL

Union Place

WF118RW

Pontefract Road

WF110JG

Spawd Bone Lane

WF118RL

Knottingley

WF118RP

Rainsborough Avenue

WF118EN

Cleveland Avenue

WF110JN

Northfield Road

WF119BS

Garden Lane

WF119AX

Lynwood Close

WF110EF

Broomhill Close

WF118JD

Hill Top Mews

WF110DP

Broomhill Avenue

WF118FA

Fir Tree Court

WF110JZ

Hillgarth

WF110LX

Throstle Row

WF118LB

Lyng Court

WF118PN

Pontefract Road

WF110QQ

Elm Place

WF118HN

Forge Hill Lane

WF110FN

Pear Tree Mews

WF118BL

Garth Cottages

WF118ND

The Square

WF118HG

Forge Hill Lane

WF118JN

Vale Head Mount

WF110HT

Plowes Way

WF118DA

Weeland Road

WF119DA

Sunny Bank

WF110FS

Bentley Crescent

WF119AQ

Hill Top

WF118EE

Hill Top

WF118HE

Holderness Road

WF119NL

The Island

WF110FJ

Pear Tree Walk

WF110NL

Ennerdale Drive

WF110QE

Sycamore Avenue

WF118RA

Stranglands Lane

WF119AE

Bywater Villas

WF118PG

Great North Road

WF119AF

Bridge Lane

WF118JL

Vale Head Grove

WF110DU

Broomhill Crescent

WF110LU

Knottingley

WF110FU

Shepherds Way

WF119AS

West Ings Close

WF110NT

Ennerdale Drive

WF110FR

Bagley Close

WF110HG

Simpsons Lane

WF110NF

Grasmere Road

WF118HJ

Kings Villas

WF118AL

Banks Garth

WF110FG

Poplar Mews

WF118PW

Pontefract Road

WF118QT

Castleford Lane

WF110PY

Cedar Walk

WF119AL

Ropewalk

WF118JH

Vale Avenue

WF110DY

Broomhill Walk

WF118FD

Grove Lane

WF110FQ

Beechwood Drive

WF110DG

Quarry Avenue

WF118PS

Pontefract Road

WF110DF

West Lea Cottages

WF118QU

Richmond Avenue

WF110HX

Seaton Court

WF118JB

Knottingley

WF118FB

Malvern Road

WF110BQ

Spawd Bone Lane

WF110HD

Simpsons Lane

WF110LH

Elm Place

WF118LF

Grange Close

WF118EJ

Cotswold Drive

WF118EL

Pentland Avenue

WF119AH

Prospect Terrace

WF118RY

Morley Avenue

WF118AH

Weeland Road

WF118BJ

Springfields

WF119DD

Marsh End

WF118JE

Ferrybridge Road

WF118SS

Arncliffe Drive

Data Sources

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