Ferrybridge Road, Knottingley, WF11 8JZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF11 8JZ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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	48.9%	47.2%	-1.7%	51.0%	-3.8%
Male	51.1%	52.8%	1.7%	49.0%	3.8%

Partnership Status

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%	38.1%	-6.8%	37.9%	0.2%
Married: Opposite sex	34.9%	38.1%	3.2%	44.2%	-6.1%
Married: Same sex	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.1%	1.6%
Separated	4.9%	3.4%	-1.5%	2.2%	1.2%
Divorced	9.5%	11.9%	2.4%	9.1%	2.8%
Widowed	5.6%	6.8%	1.2%	6.1%	0.7%

Health

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	44.6%	42.9%	-1.7%	48.4%	-5.5%
Good health	37.7%	30.6%	-7.1%	33.6%	-3.0%
Fair health	12%	19%	7.0%	12.7%	6.3%
Bad health	4.2%	5.4%	1.2%	4.0%	1.4%
Very bad health	1.5%	2%	0.5%	1.2%	0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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 8JZ this area, 33.9% 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 13.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	22.1%	33.9%	11.8%	18.2%	15.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.2%	16.1%	1.9%	9.6%	6.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.6%	14.4%	-4.2%	13.4%	1.0%
Apprenticeship	5.1%	5.1%	0.0%	5.3%	-0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	18.1%	16.9%	-1.2%	16.9%	0.0%
Degree or Similar	16.5%	13.6%	-2.9%	33.8%	-20.2%
Other	5.3%	0%	-5.3%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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%	0.7%	-0.6%	2.7%	-2.0%
Other Asian	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black African	0.6%	3.5%	2.9%	2.5%	1.0%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	95.2%	93.1%	-2.1%	81.4%	11.7%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.7% 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	95.2%	91.7%	-3.5%	83.2%	8.5%
European Union	1.5%	1.4%	-0.1%	6.1%	-4.7%
Rest of Europe	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	1%	4.2%	3.2%	2.7%	1.5%
Middle East and Asia	1.5%	0.7%	-0.8%	5.6%	-4.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	1.3%	-0.6%
Oceania	0.2%	1.4%	1.2%	0.3%	1.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.2%	91.7%	-3.5%	83.2%	8.5%
10+ Years	0.4%	3.5%	3.1%	9.8%	-6.3%
5-10 Years	0.2%	2.1%	1.9%	2.9%	-0.8%
2-5 Years	2.3%	1.4%	-0.9%	2.2%	-0.8%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	1.4%	-0.5%	1.9%	-0.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	73.1%	76.7%	-3.6%
Poland	1.4%	1.3%	0.1%
Central and Western Africa	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
South and Eastern Africa	1.4%	0.2%	1.2%
Oceania	1.4%	0.1%	1.3%
No passport held	22.1%	13.5%	8.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.8%	37.2%	6.6%
Christian	44.5%	46.2%	-1.7%
Muslim	1.4%	6.5%	-5.1%
Not answered	10.3%	6.0%	4.3%

Safety

Is Ferrybridge Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ferrybridge Road was 173.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.6% lower than the Knottingley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Ferrybridge Road has the 17th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Knottingley and the 237th highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£33,000

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in WF11 8JZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Ferrybridge Road are based on 41 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wakefield.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Ferrybridge Road, Knottingley, WF11 8JZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF11 8JZ

Average Price
£100,258

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£100,258

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ferrybridge Road

Average Price
£303,186

Semi-Detached
£240,433

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£401,961

Flats/Maisonettes
£100,623

Other
£291,293

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ferrybridge Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Apartment 1 Grange Court Ferrybridge Road, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£35,000	2024-06-07	£35,929
Apartment 9 Grange Court Ferrybridge Road, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property	£82,000	2007-05-10	£94,928
Apartment 9 Grange Court Ferrybridge Road, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£124,950	2007-05-03	£144,649
Apartment 3 Grange Court Ferrybridge Road, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property	£82,000	2007-03-02	£97,278
Apartment 6 Grange Court Ferrybridge Road, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property	£82,000	2007-03-02	£97,278

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF11 8JZ

Employment

WF11 8JZ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	46
Retired	34
Part-Time Employee	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Looking after home or family	6
Other	5
Unemployed	4
Self-Employed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Student (economically inactive)	0

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harewood Centre Nursery School Harewood Avenue , WF8 2ER	3out of 4	3,480 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Vale Primary Academy Ferrybridge Road , WF11 8JF	4out of 4	101 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Simpson's Lane Academy Sycamore Avenue , WF11 0PL	3out of 4	812 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
England Lane Academy England Lane , WF11 0JA	3out of 4	1,265 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Willow Green Academy Hampden Close , Ferrybridge WF11 8PT	3out of 4	1,343 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Botolphs CE Academy Primrose Vale , Wakefield WF11 9BT	2out of 4	1,429 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
De Lacy Academy Middle Lane , WF11 0BZ	3out of 4	1,378 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Airedale Academy Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU	3out of 4	4,048 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Carleton High School Green Lane , Carleton WF8 3NW	3out of 4	4,933 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The King's School Mill Hill Lane , WF8 4JF	3out of 4	5,077 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
New College Pontefract Park Lane , WF8 4QR	- not rated	5,097 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hill Top Cafe & Deli	14 The Arcade Hill Top, Knottingley	156 yd
The Dishy Fish	3 The Arcade Hill Top, Knottingley	192 yd
Red Relish	10, 10-10A The Arcade Hill Top	192 yd
Ruchee Restaurant	7 The Arcade Hill Top, Knottingley	192 yd
Ferrybridge Golf Club	Stranglands Lane, Knottingley	565 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Railway Hotel	88 Pontefract Road, Knottingley	266 yd
Ferrybridge Progressive Club	Pottery Lane, Knottingley	349 yd
Knottingley Club	29 Hill Top, Knottingley	670 yd
Magnet Inn	Fishergate, Knottingley	927 yd
The Golden Lion	Golden Lion Hotel, The Square	981 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Khans Pizza Shakes Ltd	13 The Arcade Hill Top, Knottingley	192 yd
Dario's	12 The Arcade Hill Top, Knottingley	192 yd
Lucky Star	15 Hill Top, Knottingley	198 yd
Hill Top Sandwich Bar	4 Headlands Lane, Knottingley	223 yd
My Sultan	Spawd Bone Lane, Knottingley	630 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lidl	Hill Top, Knottingley		382 yd
Morrisons	Marine Villa Road, Knottingley		584 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Vale Primary Academy FERRYBRIDGE ROAD	grass pitches	219 yd
Kellingley Welfare Social Club MARINE VILLA ROAD	grass pitches	574 yd
Knottingley Sports Centre (Closed) Hill Top	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	659 yd
Knottingley Rockware Sport And Social Club (Closed) Weeland Road	grass pitches	869 yd
Knottingley Town Cricket Club KNOTTINGLEY TOWN CRICKET CLUB KNOTTINGLEY TOWN CRICKET CLUB BANKS GARTH	grass pitches	881 yd
Formula Fitness UNIT 2 AND 3 UNIT 2 AND 3 GREAT NORTH ROAD	health and fitness suite	928 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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.