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WF11 8LB

Knottingley

Wakefield

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Detailed insights for WF11 8LB

Overview

Postcode WF11 8LB is located in an urban city, within the Knottingley ward of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Knottingley area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 198.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Knottingley is £33,000 per year. The nearest station is Knottingley located about 0.2 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.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
199
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
13.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Knottingley has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,678 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Knottingley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 198.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

13.5%

Approximately 13.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income of residents in Knottingley is £33,000 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 166 ft away from WF11 8LB.

Flood risk

No risk

Knottingley near WF11 8LB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Knottingley located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WF11 8LB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Knottingley

N/A

Walking directions to Knottingley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WF11 8LB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miKnottingley Playing FieldsMediumWalking directions to Knottingley Playing Fields

Area Profile

Population
268
Population density
2,283.5 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
252
93.68%
Other White
11
4.09%
Roma
4
1.49%
Caribbean
2
0.74%
Total population: 269

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
38
34.23%
Owns outright
29
26.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
21.62%
Social rents from council
12
10.81%
Other social rented
3
2.7%
Total households: 111

Property prices in Knottingley

Based on 174 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Knottingley area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,995 up to £377,000.

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
Detached21£216,595
Flats5£72,500
Semi-Detached101£180,000
Terraced47£157,500

10 year median price trend in Knottingley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Knottingley.

Schools

In the WF11 8LB postcode area, located within Knottingley, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF11 8LB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryThe Vale Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimarySimpson's Lane AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimaryEngland Lane AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF11 8LB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF11 8LB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondis9 Hill Top, Knottingley, WF11 8EAWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miCommunity ShopHill Top, Knottingley, WF11 8EAWalking directions to Community Shop
0.2 miMorrisonsMarine Villa Road, Knottingley, WF11 8ERWalking directions to Morrisons
0.2 miMorrisons DailyMarine Villa Road, Knottingley, WF11 8ERWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miLidlHill Top Mews, Knottingley, WF11 8EEWalking directions to Lidl

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.