The Nurseries is in Ferrybridge, Knottingley and in Wakefield district. WF11 8LN is located in the Knottingley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford. This postcode has been in use since 2008-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Nurseries, Ferrybridge, Knottingley, WF11 8LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF11 8PP, WF11 8QG, WF11 8PZ, WF11 8QF, WF11 8QQ, WF11 8PS, WF11 8QN, WF11 8PT, WF11 8QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF11 8LN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 52.4% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 48.6% | 47.6% | -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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.4% | 34.1% | 8.7% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.7% | 47.2% | -5.5% | 44.2% | 3.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 7.1% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 6.7% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 37.6% | 41.3% | 3.7% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 31.3% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 19.9% | 18.7% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 6.0% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 5.8% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.2% | 26.8% | -8.4% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 9.4% | -7.8% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 15.4% | 3.7% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 4.3% | -2.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 19.3% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.5% | 22% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99% | 98.1% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 98.1% 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 | 97.4% | 98.1% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 98.1% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 19.6% | 13.5% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41% | 37.2% | 3.8% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Nurseries was 247.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.2% higher than the Knottingley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Nurseries has the 9th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Knottingley and the 110th highest crime rate of 1,126 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 The Nurseries, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-11-10 | £173,061 |
| 1 The Nurseries, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-10-07 | £175,075 |
| 8 The Nurseries, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2021-04-30 | £165,082 |
| 8 The Nurseries, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2019-07-26 | £178,331 |
| 2 The Nurseries, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2017-12-11 | £156,540 |
WF11 8LN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,650 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knottingley Ferrybridge Roundhill Primary School Hampden Close , Ferrybridge WF11 8PT | - not rated | 195 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Green Academy Hampden Close , WF11 8PT | 3out of 4 | 201 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knottingley Ferrybridge Roundhill Junior School Hampden Close , Ferrybridge WF11 8PT | - not rated | 206 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knottingley Ferrybridge Infant School Hampden Close , Ferrybridge WF11 8PT | - not rated | 712 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vale Primary Academy Ferrybridge Road , WF11 8JF | - not rated | 1,324 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airedale Academy Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU | 2out of 4 | 2,726 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale High School Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU | - not rated | 2,726 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knottingley High School and Sports College Middle Lane , WF11 0BZ | - not rated | 2,750 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De Lacy Academy Middle Lane , WF11 0BZ | 4out of 4 | 2,750 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Mill Hill Lane , WF8 4JF | 3out of 4 | 4,093 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 | 3,882 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Pontefract Park Lane , WF8 4QR | - not rated | 3,882 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 | 985 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove Adolescent Services 170 Southgate , WF8 1QJ | - not rated | 2,672 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pontefract the Castle School Poplar Avenue , Townville WF10 3QJ | - not rated | 2,808 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inglebrook School Northgate Close , WF8 1JL | - not rated | 2,881 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Pathways School Poplar Avenue , Townville WF10 3QJ | - not rated | 2,911 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam's Bakery Cafe | 2 The Square, Ferrybridge | 888 yd | |
| Jasmine Thai & English Cafe | 15-15A High Street, Ferrybridge | 889 yd | |
| The Hawthornes Tearooms and Guest House | Great North Road, Knottingley | 914 yd | |
| Kek's Kitchen | Golden Lion Hotel, The Square | 940 yd | |
| Harman On Site Services | TS Ferrybridge, Old Great North Road | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Turnpike | Knottingley | 792 yd | |
| The Golden Lion | Golden Lion Hotel, The Square | 940 yd | |
| Magnet Inn | Fishergate, Knottingley | 951 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrybridge Fisheries | 72 Pontefract Road, Ferrybridge | 391 yd | |
| High Street Fisheries | 21, 21-21A High Street | 889 yd | |
| Tung Shing | 16 High Street, Ferrybridge | 889 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Green Academy HAMPDEN CLOSE | grass pitches | 208 yd |
| Ferrybridge Power Station Cricket Club POLLARDS FIELDS | grass pitches | 545 yd |
| Ferrybridge Recreation Ground CASTLEFORD LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 555 yd |
| Formula Fitness UNIT 2 AND 3 UNIT 2 AND 3 GREAT NORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,031 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 | 65.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 214.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.