Brotherton Court is in Knottingley and in Wakefield district. WF11 8BX is located in the Knottingley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford. This postcode has been in use since 2010-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brotherton Court, Knottingley, WF11 8BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF11 8LE, WF11 8BP, WF11 8BS, WF11 8LT, WF11 8LD, WF11 8LF, WF11 8LG, WF11 8BT, WF11 8LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF11 8BX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 51.2% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 51.1% | 48.8% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 44.9% | 41.9% | -3.0% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.9% | 43.6% | 8.7% | 44.2% | -0.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 2.5% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 9.3% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 1.7% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.6% | 52.8% | 8.2% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 36.8% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 12% | 8.6% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 1.5% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 22.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.1% | 14.7% | -7.4% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 9.2% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 21% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 4.2% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.1% | 26.9% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 10.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.5% | 22.7% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -11.1% |
| Other | 5.3% | 1.3% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 95.2% | 98.2% | 3.0% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 93.2% 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 | 95.2% | 93.2% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 94.3% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.5% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brotherton Court was 62.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.3% lower than the Knottingley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brotherton Court has the 8th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Knottingley and the 413th lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 28.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Brotherton Court, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-09-27 | £154,738 |
| 7 Brotherton Court, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2019-06-28 | £173,012 |
| 7 Brotherton Court, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2019-06-28 | £163,323 |
| 3 Brotherton Court, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2019-02-06 | £166,635 |
| 11 Brotherton Court, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £107,500 | 2018-10-31 | £148,991 |
WF11 8BX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 148 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 60 |
| Manufacturing | 56 |
| Construction | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Education | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Real estate 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 | 3,616 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Vale Primary Academy Ferrybridge Road , WF11 8JF | 4out of 4 | 218 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Simpson's Lane Academy Sycamore Avenue , WF11 0PL | 3out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Green Academy Hampden Close , Ferrybridge WF11 8PT | 3out of 4 | 1,251 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| England Lane Academy England Lane , WF11 0JA | 3out of 4 | 1,464 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy Low Street , Brotherton WF11 9HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,500 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 | 1,561 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale Academy Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU | 3out of 4 | 3,898 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carleton High School Green Lane , Carleton WF8 3NW | 3out of 4 | 5,120 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Mill Hill Lane , WF8 4JF | 3out of 4 | 5,192 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 5,149 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Top Cafe & Deli | 14 The Arcade Hill Top, Knottingley | 398 yd | |
| The Dishy Fish | 3 The Arcade Hill Top, Knottingley | 419 yd | |
| Red Relish | 10, 10-10A The Arcade Hill Top | 419 yd | |
| Ruchee Restaurant | 7 The Arcade Hill Top, Knottingley | 419 yd | |
| Jasmine Thai & English Cafe | 15-15A High Street, Ferrybridge | 704 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrybridge Progressive Club | Pottery Lane, Knottingley | 215 yd | |
| Railway Hotel | 88 Pontefract Road, Knottingley | 496 yd | |
| Magnet Inn | Fishergate, Knottingley | 717 yd | |
| Knottingley Club | 29 Hill Top, Knottingley | 743 yd | |
| The Golden Lion | Golden Lion Hotel, The Square | 769 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Star | 15 Hill Top, Knottingley | 380 yd | |
| Khans Pizza Shakes Ltd | 13 The Arcade Hill Top, Knottingley | 419 yd | |
| Dario's | 12 The Arcade Hill Top, Knottingley | 419 yd | |
| Hill Top Sandwich Bar | 4 Headlands Lane, Knottingley | 487 yd | |
| High Street Fisheries | 21, 21-21A High Street | 704 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Hill Top, Knottingley | 555 yd | |
| Morrisons | Marine Villa Road, Knottingley | 739 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Vale Primary Academy FERRYBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 315 yd |
| Kellingley Welfare Social Club MARINE VILLA ROAD | grass pitches | 704 yd |
| Knottingley Sports Centre (Closed) Hill Top | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 759 yd |
| Knottingley Rockware Sport And Social Club (Closed) Weeland Road | grass pitches | 1,004 yd |
| Knottingley Town Cricket Club KNOTTINGLEY TOWN CRICKET CLUB KNOTTINGLEY TOWN CRICKET CLUB BANKS GARTH | grass pitches | 1,043 yd |
| Ferrybridge Recreation Ground CASTLEFORD LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,064 yd |
| Formula Fitness UNIT 2 AND 3 UNIT 2 AND 3 GREAT NORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,073 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 | 63 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.5 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.