Fernley Green Close is in Knottingley and in Wakefield district. WF11 8DY 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 Fernley Green Close, Knottingley, WF11 8DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF11 8DQ, WF11 9DA, WF11 8BB, WF11 8AZ, WF11 9PB, WF11 8BA, WF11 9DB, WF11 8AU, WF11 9DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF11 8DY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 47.2% | 48.2% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 52.8% | 51.8% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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% | 41.9% | -2.1% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.7% | 37.8% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -6.4% |
| Separated | 4% | 2% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 14.6% | 5.9% | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.1% | 50% | 6.9% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 33.3% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 12.7% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 2.3% | -4.9% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 18.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.8% | 25.7% | -2.1% | 18.2% | 7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 11.4% | -8.8% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.2% | 19.6% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 6.9% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 15.5% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.7% | 18.8% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -15.0% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 95.6% | 97% | 1.4% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
In this area, 95% 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 | 96.2% | 95% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 94.4% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 17.6% | 13.5% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.5% | 37.2% | 7.3% |
| Christian | 51.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fernley Green Close was 94.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.6% lower than the Knottingley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fernley Green Close has the 19th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Knottingley and the 509th highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Fernley Green Close, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2020-09-18 | £157,558 |
| 26 Fernley Green Close, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2020-06-25 | £194,762 |
| 26 Fernley Green Close, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2020-05-29 | £194,762 |
| 3 Fernley Green Close, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2019-11-29 | £220,359 |
| 17 Fernley Green Close, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2019-09-27 | £247,069 |
WF11 8DY 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 | 115 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 45 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Mining and quarrying | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harewood Centre Nursery School Harewood Avenue , WF8 2ER | 3out of 4 | 4,904 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Botolphs CE Academy Primrose Vale , Wakefield WF11 9BT | 2out of 4 | 237 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| England Lane Academy England Lane , WF11 0JA | 3out of 4 | 840 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vale Primary Academy Ferrybridge Road , WF11 8JF | 4out of 4 | 1,744 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Simpson's Lane Academy Sycamore Avenue , WF11 0PL | 3out of 4 | 1,996 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy Low Street , Brotherton WF11 9HQ | 3out of 4 | 2,783 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 | 715 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 | 180 yd | |
| Knottingley RUFC | The Clubhouse, Marsh Lane | 180 yd | |
| Church Cafe @ Knottingley Community Church | Elim Church, Tithe Barn Road | 244 yd | |
| Racca Green Fisheries / Cafe | 24 Racca Green, Knottingley | 253 yd | |
| Knottingley Town Hall Community Centre | Town Hall, Weeland Road | 640 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundry Lane Club and Institute | Foundry Lane, Knottingley | 146 yd | |
| Rockware Sports And Social Club | Stoelzle Flaconnage Limited, Weeland Road | 583 yd | |
| Winston Hotel | 23 Womersley Road, Knottingley | 621 yd | |
| Knottingley Club | 29 Hill Top, Knottingley | 1,002 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky House | 36-38 Cow Lane, Knottingley | 205 yd | |
| Vessy's | Ground Floor, 51 Weeland Road | 209 yd | |
| Tasty Spot | 2 Racca Green, Knottingley | 253 yd | |
| Temptations | 8 Racca Green, Knottingley | 253 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 8 Racca Green, Knottingley | 253 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Local | Racca Green, Knottingley | 253 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Howards Field MARSH LANE | grass pitches | 231 yd |
| De Lacy Academy MIDDLE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 766 yd |
| Knottingley Rockware Sport And Social Club (Closed) Weeland Road | grass pitches | 820 yd |
| Knottingley Town Cricket Club KNOTTINGLEY TOWN CRICKET CLUB KNOTTINGLEY TOWN CRICKET CLUB BANKS GARTH | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| Knottingley Sports Centre (Closed) Hill Top | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,004 yd |
| Kellingley Welfare Social Club MARINE VILLA ROAD | grass pitches | 1,091 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 | 35.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 32 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 51.69 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 51.69 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.28 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.