Postcode WF11 8FA is located in an urban city, within the Knottingley ward of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Ferrybridge & West Knottingley area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 127.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ferrybridge & West Knottingley is £39,356 per year. The nearest station is Knottingley located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Knottingley Playing Fields.
Ferrybridge & West Knottingley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,390 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Ferrybridge & West Knottingley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 127.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 44.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ferrybridge & West Knottingley is £39,356 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 97 ft away from WF11 8FA.
Ferrybridge & West Knottingley near WF11 8FA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Knottingley located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Knottingley | N/A | Walking directions to Knottingley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Knottingley Playing Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Knottingley Playing Fields |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 107 | £180,000 |
| Terraced | 46 | £150,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £80,000 |
| Detached | 25 | £225,145 |
10 year median price trend in Knottingley
In the WF11 8FA postcode area, located within Ferrybridge & West Knottingley, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF11 8FA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Your Store | The Arcade, Wakefield, WF11 8EA | Walking directions to Your Store |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 9 Hill Top, Knottingley, WF11 8EA | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Community Shop | Hill Top, Knottingley, WF11 8EA | Walking directions to Community Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | Marine Villa Road, Knottingley, WF11 8ER | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Marine Villa Road, Knottingley, WF11 8ER | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for Wakefield district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WF11 8FA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Adele Hayes
Knottingley - Elected 2 May 2024
Yvette Cooper
Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.