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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, roughly 1.2× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 27.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Knottingley is £40,808 per year. The median sale price in Knottingley is £190,000 (around £217 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £160,000 and £210,500. There are 6 schools in Knottingley: 5 primary (3 Outstanding and 2 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
27.8%
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

Median price: £190,000
Price per sq ft: £217
Sales (last 12 months): 160
Typical range (middle 50%): £160K – £211K

Based on 160 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £217 per square foot) in Knottingley area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £560,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Knottingley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£235,000£265
Semi-Detached94£188,750£221
Terraced31£160,000£177
Flats5£80,000£113

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Knottingley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Knottingley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£135,995—£110,000£83,000
2017£149,950£77,000£114,998£85,000
2018£162,500£46,500£117,500£86,000
2019£166,720£54,000£125,000£102,500
2020£177,000£64,000£131,495£100,000
2021£194,998£90,000£140,000£118,000
2022£225,000£75,000£165,000£127,500
2023£224,995£70,000£158,995£122,500
2024£222,000£55,000£180,000£128,250
2025£234,645£80,000£184,500£152,500
2026£240,000£80,000£183,500£166,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Knottingley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Knottingley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£172—£152£111
2017£168£141£144£101
2018£168£114£155£100
2019£180£83£165£123
2020£201£87£175£133
2021£216£139£176£134
2022£232£124£204£150
2023£239£157£188£158
2024£252£80£209£156
2025£263£113£219£177
2026£275£149£219£181
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Knottingley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Knottingley in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wakefield district.

Band A£1,531
Band B£1,786
Band C£2,042
Band D£2,297
Band E£2,807
Band F£3,318
Band G£3,828
Band H£4,594

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Knottingley ward.

Local councillors

Adele Hayes

Knottingley - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats