West Lea Cottages is in Knottingley and in Wakefield district. WF11 0DF is located in the Knottingley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about West Lea Cottages, Knottingley, WF11 0DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF11 0DB, WF11 0DG, WF11 0DT, WF11 0DP, WF11 8BH, WF11 0DW, WF11 8AA, WF11 8AB, WF11 0DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF11 0DF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.7% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.3% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35% | 36.8% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.9% | 46.1% | -2.8% | 44.2% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 8.8% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 3.9% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 41.6% | 45.5% | 3.9% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 37% | 36.8% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 10.9% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 5% | 6% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
In the area around WF11 0DF this area, 28.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.8% | 28.4% | -2.4% | 18.2% | 10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 9.6% | -9.0% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 15.4% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.9% | 17.8% | 0.9% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.4% | 20.7% | 12.3% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% 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 | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 96.7% | 92.9% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 97% | 94.7% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 94% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.1% | 13.5% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.8% | 37.2% | 12.6% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Lea Cottages was 122.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.0% lower than the Knottingley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
West Lea Cottages has the 24th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Knottingley and the 385th highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 West Lea Cottages, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2018-05-18 | £146,088 |
| 1 West Lea Cottages, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2017-10-02 | £64,636 |
| 3 West Lea Cottages, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2017-01-27 | £92,549 |
| Pleasant View West Lea Cottages, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £48,000 | 1998-06-19 | £194,857 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harewood Centre Nursery School Harewood Avenue , WF8 2ER | 3out of 4 | 4,518 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 | 384 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Botolphs CE Academy Primrose Vale , Wakefield WF11 9BT | 2out of 4 | 582 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Simpson's Lane Academy Sycamore Avenue , WF11 0PL | 3out of 4 | 1,664 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vale Primary Academy Ferrybridge Road , WF11 8JF | 4out of 4 | 1,672 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Green Academy Hampden Close , Ferrybridge WF11 8PT | 3out of 4 | 2,913 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 | 231 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Racca Green Fisheries / Cafe | 24 Racca Green, Knottingley | 397 yd | |
| Great Affordable Food Services Ltd | 110, 110-110A Weeland Road | 425 yd | |
| Lees Lunchbox | 3 England Lane, Knottingley | 514 yd | |
| Church Cafe @ Knottingley Community Church | Elim Church, Tithe Barn Road | 594 yd | |
| Knottla Munch Box | 4 Northfield Avenue, Knottingley | 670 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winston Hotel | 23 Womersley Road, Knottingley | 43 yd | |
| Rockware Sports And Social Club | Stoelzle Flaconnage Limited, Weeland Road | 475 yd | |
| Foundry Lane Club and Institute | Foundry Lane, Knottingley | 481 yd | |
| Knottingley Club | 29 Hill Top, Knottingley | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste of China | 43 Womersley Road, Knottingley | 43 yd | |
| Vessy's | Ground Floor, 51 Weeland Road | 375 yd | |
| Tasty Spot | 2 Racca Green, Knottingley | 397 yd | |
| Temptations | 8 Racca Green, Knottingley | 397 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 8 Racca Green, Knottingley | 397 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Local | Racca Green, Knottingley | 397 yd | |
| Morrisons | Marine Villa Road, Knottingley | 1,002 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| De Lacy Academy MIDDLE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 342 yd |
| Knottingley Town Cricket Club KNOTTINGLEY TOWN CRICKET CLUB KNOTTINGLEY TOWN CRICKET CLUB BANKS GARTH | grass pitches | 698 yd |
| Knottingley Rockware Sport And Social Club (Closed) Weeland Road | grass pitches | 738 yd |
| Howards Field MARSH LANE | grass pitches | 805 yd |
| Knottingley Sports Centre (Closed) Hill Top | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 992 yd |
| Kellingley Welfare Social Club MARINE VILLA ROAD | grass pitches | 1,035 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.