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WF11 8PJ

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Knottingley

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Detailed insights for WF11 8PJ

Overview

Postcode WF11 8PJ 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 131.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ferrybridge & West Knottingley is £39,356 per year. The nearest station is Knottingley, about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
132
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
8.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Ferrybridge & West Knottingley has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,833 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Ferrybridge & West Knottingley has a very high crime rate, with approximately 131.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.7%

Approximately 8.7% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Ferrybridge & West Knottingley is £39,356 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 231 ft away from WF11 8PJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Ferrybridge & West Knottingley near WF11 8PJ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WF11 8PJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Knottingley

N/A

Walking directions to Knottingley

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
309
Population density
1,767.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.99(+38%)
Public order
17.02(+93%)
Vehicle crime
17.02(+202%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.77(-11%)
Other theft
10.64(+60%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
291
94.17%
Other White
8
2.59%
Other Black
3
0.97%
Irish
2
0.65%
Pakistani
1
0.32%
Total population: 309

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
67
24.54%
Level 4+ (Degree)
65
23.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
18.32%
Level 3 (A level)
46
16.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
10.26%
Total 16+ residents: 273

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
61
40.67%
Owns with a mortgage
40
26.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
32
21.33%
Social rents from council
12
8%
Other forms of private rent
3
2%
Total households: 150

Property prices in Knottingley

Median price£183,250
Price per sq ft£211
Sales (last 12 months)176
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £210K

Based on 176 recent sales, the median property price is £183,250 (about £211 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
Detached27£225,145£264
Semi-Detached106£184,250£217
Terraced39£155,000£172
Flats4£86,500£150

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£136,498£110,000£86,000
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£180,000£150,000
2026£255,000£110,000£184,250£160,000
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£170£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£261£113£219£176
2026£259£209£213£185
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.

Recent sales

There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF11 8PJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF11 8PJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jul 202520, Pontefract Road, Knottingley, WF11 8PLTerracedFreehold£205,000
28 Jul 202528, Pontefract Road, Knottingley, WF11 8PLSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
23 Oct 202519, Arncliffe Drive, Knottingley, WF11 8PUSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
21 Feb 202510, Ashdown Court, Knottingley, WF11 8NZFlatsLeasehold£57,500
25 Apr 20253, Castleford Lane, Knottingley, WF11 8QSSemi-DetachedFreehold£193,000

Schools

In the WF11 8PJ postcode area, located within Ferrybridge & West Knottingley, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF11 8PJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableBalance Alternative ProvisionOther independent special school

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryWillow Green AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimaryThe Vale Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF11 8PJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF11 8PJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miA1 General Stores17-19 High Street, Ferrybridge, Knottingley, WF11 8NQWalking directions to A1 General Stores
0.1 miFerrybridge News And Booze5-7 Pontefract Road, Ferrybridge, Knottingley, WF11 8PNWalking directions to Ferrybridge News And Booze

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wakefield district (2025-26).

Band A£1,457
Band B£1,700
Band C£1,943
Band D£2,186
Band E£2,672
Band F£3,157
Band G£3,643
Band H£4,372

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WF11 8PJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Adele Hayes

Knottingley - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Yvette Cooper

Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictWakefieldE08000036
Parliamentary ConstituencyPontefract, Castleford and KnottingleyE14001428
WardKnottingleyE05001452
ParishWakefield, unparished areaE43000299
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ferrybridge & West KnottingleyE02002448
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wakefield 011CE01011806
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1990-07-01

Frequently asked questions about WF11 8PJ

Is WF11 8PJ (Ferrybridge & West Knottingley) safe?

The area around WF11 8PJ records about 132 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near WF11 8PJ?

The median sale price around WF11 8PJ in Ferrybridge & West Knottingley is £183,250 (about £211 per square foot) based on 176 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WF11 8PJ?

There are 5 schools close to WF11 8PJ, including Balance Alternative Provision, Willow Green Academy (Good) and The Vale Primary Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WF11 8PJ?

The closest station to WF11 8PJ is Knottingley, about 1,003 m away.

How deprived is the area around WF11 8PJ?

WF11 8PJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,833 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WF11 8PJ (Ferrybridge & West Knottingley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley covering WF11 8PJ is Yvette Cooper (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Adele Hayes (Liberal Democrats).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.