Sycamore Avenue is in Knottingley and in Wakefield district. WF11 0PL 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 Sycamore Avenue, Knottingley, WF11 0PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF11 0PR, WF11 0PH, WF11 0EY, WF11 0EN, WF11 0PS, WF11 0DD, WF11 0PJ, WF11 0QH, WF11 0HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF11 0PL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 50.6% | 49.6% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 49.4% | 50.4% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WF11 0PL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.5% | 43% | 9.5% | 37.9% | 5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.7% | 43% | -0.7% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 11.6% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 2.3% | -6.1% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 | 39.1% | 45.8% | 6.7% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 36.7% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 17% | 11.7% | -5.3% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 1.7% | -5.0% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
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.
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33% | 17.8% | -15.2% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.3% | 16.7% | -6.6% | 9.6% | 7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 17.8% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 3.3% | -2.3% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 20% | 10.7% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 7% | 20% | 13.0% | 33.8% | -13.8% |
| Other | 5.6% | 4.4% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.2% | 97.5% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 95.3% | 95.8% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 95.8% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.8% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 76.7% | 4.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 17.6% | 13.5% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59% | 37.2% | 21.8% |
| Christian | 35% | 46.2% | -11.2% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 1.7% | 6.0% | -4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sycamore Avenue was 30.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.5% lower than the Knottingley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sycamore Avenue has the lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Knottingley and the 158th lowest crime rate of 1,126 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.7%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Sycamore Avenue, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2024-06-07 | £64,766 |
| 36 Sycamore Avenue, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-09-07 | £155,336 |
| 23 Sycamore Avenue, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2022-11-30 | £87,798 |
| 38 Sycamore Avenue, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2021-06-30 | £73,166 |
| 10 Sycamore Avenue, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2021-04-24 | £103,021 |
WF11 0PL 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 | 41 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 2,909 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knottingley Simpson's Lane Junior and Infant School Sycamore Avenue , WF11 0PL | - not rated | 39 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Simpson's Lane Academy Sycamore Avenue , WF11 0PJ | - not rated | 103 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vale Primary Academy Ferrybridge Road , WF11 8JF | - not rated | 828 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knottingley Vale Junior and Infant School Ferrybridge Road , WF11 8JF | - not rated | 828 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knottingley Throstle Farm Junior and Infant School Hazel Road , WF11 0PA | - not rated | 881 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knottingley High School and Sports College Middle Lane , WF11 0BZ | - not rated | 1,447 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De Lacy Academy Middle Lane , WF11 0BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,447 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carleton High School Green Lane , Carleton WF8 3NW | 3out of 4 | 4,237 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carleton Community High School A Specialist Science College Green Lane , Carleton WF8 3NW | - not rated | 4,237 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale Academy Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU | 2out of 4 | 4,241 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New College Pontefract Park Lane , WF8 4QR | - not rated | 4,708 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Pontefract Park Lane , WF8 4QR | - not rated | 4,708 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance Alternative Provision The White Building, Lock Hill , Ferrybridge WF11 8NE | - not rated | 1,447 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Well School Rookhill Road , WF8 2DD | 3out of 4 | 2,880 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove Adolescent Services 170 Southgate , WF8 1QJ | - not rated | 3,207 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inglebrook School Northgate Close , WF8 1JL | - not rated | 3,495 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Leas School Green Lane , Carleton WF8 3NW | - not rated | 4,160 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Community Cafe | The Old Quarry Adventure Playground, Sycamore Avenue | 173 yd | |
| The Hawthornes Tearooms and Guest House | Great North Road, Knottingley | 606 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Moto Service Station, Great North Road | 708 yd | |
| Burger King | Moto Service Station, Great North Road | 708 yd | |
| Sodexo | Ardagh Glass Limited, Headlands Lane | 742 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Hotel | 88 Pontefract Road, Knottingley | 541 yd | |
| The Turnpike | Knottingley | 923 yd | |
| Ferrybridge Progressive Club | Pottery Lane, Knottingley | 961 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinewood Bakery | 11, 11-11A Pinewood Place | 197 yd | |
| Pizza Dome/Tandoori Mahal | 1, 1-1A Pinewood Place | 197 yd | |
| KFC | Moto Service Station, Great North Road | 708 yd | |
| Greggs | Moto Service Station, Great North Road | 708 yd | |
| Hill Top Sandwich Bar | 4 Headlands Lane, Knottingley | 722 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Marks And Spencer Simpley Foods, Moto Service Station | 695 yd | |
| Lidl | Hill Top, Knottingley | 938 yd | |
| Morrisons | Marine Villa Road, Knottingley | 1,067 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Formula Fitness UNIT 2 AND 3 UNIT 2 AND 3 GREAT NORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 510 yd |
| The Vale Primary Academy FERRYBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 744 yd |
| Hazel Road (Closed) Hazel Road | grass pitches | 1,052 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 39.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.33 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.33 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.