Grange Close is in Knottingley and in Wakefield district. WF11 8LF 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 Grange Close, Knottingley, WF11 8LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF11 8LD, WF11 8JF, WF11 8LG, WF11 8LE, WF11 8BS, WF11 8JX, WF11 8BX, WF11 8LT, WF11 8JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF11 8LF has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 51.2% | 49% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 48.8% | 51% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 38.1% | 41.9% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.7% | 38.7% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -5.5% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 7.4% | -4.5% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 9.2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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 | 40.6% | 40.7% | 0.1% | 48.4% | -7.7% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 36.9% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 16.3% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 5.3% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 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 8LF this area, 32.1% 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 14%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.5% | 32.1% | -9.4% | 18.2% | 13.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 15.3% | 1.7% | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 14.9% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 7.4% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 13.5% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.7% | 14% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -19.8% |
| Other | 7.6% | 2.8% | -4.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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 | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96.1% | 94.7% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Other | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 94.7% | 95.1% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 94.7% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73% | 76.7% | -3.7% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 24% | 13.5% | 10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.1% | 37.2% | 10.9% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grange Close was 210.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.7% higher than the Knottingley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grange Close has the 12th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Knottingley and the 166th highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 157.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Grange Close, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-05-20 | £167,111 |
| 1 Grange Close, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2021-09-29 | £104,032 |
| 7 Grange Close, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2019-02-12 | £127,095 |
| 9 Grange Close, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2018-08-29 | £174,592 |
| 12 Grange Close, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2018-04-13 | £170,220 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 3,473 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 | 116 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Simpson's Lane Academy Sycamore Avenue , WF11 0PL | 3out of 4 | 955 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Green Academy Hampden Close , Ferrybridge WF11 8PT | 3out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| England Lane Academy England Lane , WF11 0JA | 3out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Botolphs CE Academy Primrose Vale , Wakefield WF11 9BT | 2out of 4 | 1,573 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,575 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale Academy Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU | 3out of 4 | 3,858 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carleton High School Green Lane , Carleton WF8 3NW | 3out of 4 | 4,975 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Mill Hill Lane , WF8 4JF | 3out of 4 | 5,053 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 | 5,024 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 | 362 yd | |
| The Dishy Fish | 3 The Arcade Hill Top, Knottingley | 394 yd | |
| Red Relish | 10, 10-10A The Arcade Hill Top | 394 yd | |
| Ruchee Restaurant | 7 The Arcade Hill Top, Knottingley | 394 yd | |
| Jasmine Thai & English Cafe | 15-15A High Street, Ferrybridge | 684 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrybridge Progressive Club | Pottery Lane, Knottingley | 141 yd | |
| Railway Hotel | 88 Pontefract Road, Knottingley | 366 yd | |
| Magnet Inn | Fishergate, Knottingley | 715 yd | |
| The Golden Lion | Golden Lion Hotel, The Square | 770 yd | |
| Knottingley Club | 29 Hill Top, Knottingley | 807 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Star | 15 Hill Top, Knottingley | 377 yd | |
| Khans Pizza Shakes Ltd | 13 The Arcade Hill Top, Knottingley | 394 yd | |
| Dario's | 12 The Arcade Hill Top, Knottingley | 394 yd | |
| Hill Top Sandwich Bar | 4 Headlands Lane, Knottingley | 436 yd | |
| High Street Fisheries | 21, 21-21A High Street | 684 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Hill Top, Knottingley | 566 yd | |
| Morrisons | Marine Villa Road, Knottingley | 764 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Vale Primary Academy FERRYBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 171 yd |
| Kellingley Welfare Social Club MARINE VILLA ROAD | grass pitches | 741 yd |
| Knottingley Sports Centre (Closed) Hill Top | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 812 yd |
| Formula Fitness UNIT 2 AND 3 UNIT 2 AND 3 GREAT NORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 928 yd |
| Ferrybridge Recreation Ground CASTLEFORD LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,018 yd |
| Knottingley Rockware Sport And Social Club (Closed) Weeland Road | grass pitches | 1,042 yd |
| Knottingley Town Cricket Club KNOTTINGLEY TOWN CRICKET CLUB KNOTTINGLEY TOWN CRICKET CLUB BANKS GARTH | grass pitches | 1,067 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 | 54.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 173.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.