The Poplars is in Knottingley and in Wakefield district. WF11 0DE is located in the Knottingley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Poplars, Knottingley, WF11 0DE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF11 0EQ, WF11 0DL, WF11 0EJ, WF11 0EH, WF11 0DH, WF11 0DX, WF11 0DQ, WF11 0ED, WF11 0DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF11 0DE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 48.7% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 51% | 51.3% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of WF11 0DE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32% | 32.7% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.7% | 52.4% | 3.7% | 44.2% | 8.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 6.3% | -5.1% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 3.8% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.4% | 46.2% | -7.2% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 35% | 5.6% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 13.2% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.8% | 21.7% | -5.1% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 9.7% | -10.5% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 19.8% | 7.1% | 13.4% | 6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 7.2% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.5% | 14.5% | -3.0% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 25.6% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -8.2% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.6% | 98.9% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 98.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98% | 98.1% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 98.1% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.1% | 13.5% | 7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Poplars was 34.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.0% lower than the Knottingley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Poplars has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Knottingley and the 209th lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 The Poplars, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2025-02-11 | £202,198 |
| 62 The Poplars, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2024-03-15 | £230,097 |
| 40 The Poplars, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-05-11 | £125,393 |
| 69 The Poplars, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-01-24 | £225,060 |
| 53 The Poplars, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £201,000 | 2022-11-18 | £212,812 |
WF11 0DE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 40 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harewood Centre Nursery School Harewood Avenue , WF8 2ER | 3out of 4 | 4,537 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England Lane Academy England Lane , WF11 0JA | 3out of 4 | 745 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Botolphs CE Academy Primrose Vale , Wakefield WF11 9BT | 2out of 4 | 1,167 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Simpson's Lane Academy Sycamore Avenue , WF11 0PL | 3out of 4 | 1,860 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vale Primary Academy Ferrybridge Road , WF11 8JF | 4out of 4 | 2,102 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Green Academy Hampden Close , Ferrybridge WF11 8PT | 3out of 4 | 3,296 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Lacy Academy Middle Lane , WF11 0BZ | 3out of 4 | 672 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Affordable Food Services Ltd | 110, 110-110A Weeland Road | 932 yd | |
| Racca Green Fisheries / Cafe | 24 Racca Green, Knottingley | 982 yd | |
| Lees Lunchbox | 3 England Lane, Knottingley | 1,035 yd | |
| Knottla Munch Box | 4 Northfield Avenue, Knottingley | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winston Hotel | 23 Womersley Road, Knottingley | 558 yd | |
| Rockware Sports And Social Club | Stoelzle Flaconnage Limited, Weeland Road | 1,034 yd | |
| Foundry Lane Club and Institute | Foundry Lane, Knottingley | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste of China | 43 Womersley Road, Knottingley | 558 yd | |
| Vessy's | Ground Floor, 51 Weeland Road | 936 yd | |
| Tasty Spot | 2 Racca Green, Knottingley | 982 yd | |
| Temptations | 8 Racca Green, Knottingley | 982 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 8 Racca Green, Knottingley | 982 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Local | Racca Green, Knottingley | 982 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| De Lacy Academy MIDDLE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 768 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 56.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.35 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.35 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.