Doncaster Square, Knottingley, WF11 8NS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF11 8NS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47.1%	51.5%	4.4%	51.0%	0.5%
Male	52.9%	48.5%	-4.4%	49.0%	-0.5%

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	38.7%	36.4%	-2.3%	37.9%	-1.5%
Married: Opposite sex	31.5%	35.9%	4.4%	44.2%	-8.3%
Separated	3.8%	5.3%	1.5%	2.2%	3.1%
Divorced	11.1%	9.6%	-1.5%	9.1%	0.5%
Widowed	14.9%	12.9%	-2.0%	6.1%	6.8%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	28.4%	31.4%	3.0%	48.4%	-17.0%
Good health	35.6%	37.7%	2.1%	33.6%	4.1%
Fair health	19.2%	20.1%	0.9%	12.7%	7.4%
Bad health	15.7%	7.5%	-8.2%	4.0%	3.5%
Very bad health	1.1%	3.3%	2.2%	1.2%	2.1%

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 8NS this area, 33.3% 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 8.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	51.1%	33.3%	-17.8%	18.2%	15.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.5%	15.9%	1.4%	9.6%	6.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.2%	12.6%	-0.6%	13.4%	-0.8%
Apprenticeship	3.4%	8.2%	4.8%	5.3%	2.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.7%	16.9%	9.2%	16.9%	0.0%
Degree or Similar	6%	8.7%	2.7%	33.8%	-25.1%
Other	4.3%	4.3%	0.0%	2.8%	1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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)
Bangladeshi	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.1%	-1.1%
Pakistani	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.7%	-1.4%
Other Asian	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	1.7%	1.7%	2.5%	-0.8%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Other Black	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.8%	0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%
White	97.3%	94.9%	-2.4%	81.4%	13.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.9% 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%	92.9%	-3.3%	83.2%	9.7%
European Union	1.9%	5%	3.1%	6.1%	-1.1%
Africa	0.4%	1.3%	0.9%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.5%	0.4%	-1.1%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.2%	92.9%	-3.3%	83.2%	9.7%
10+ Years	0.4%	4.6%	4.2%	9.8%	-5.2%
5-10 Years	1.1%	2.5%	1.4%	2.9%	-0.4%
2-5 Years	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	64%	76.7%	-12.7%
Poland	2.5%	1.3%	1.2%
Other EU countries	1.3%	1.5%	-0.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
No passport held	31.4%	13.5%	17.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.7%	37.2%	0.5%
Christian	57.3%	46.2%	11.1%
Muslim	2.1%	6.5%	-4.4%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	2.5%	6.0%	-3.5%

Safety

Is Doncaster Square Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Doncaster Square was 89.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.9% lower than the Knottingley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Doncaster Square has the 17th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Knottingley and the 538th highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.6%.

🔎 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. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£31,600

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in WF11 8NS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 10/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below 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) - 6/10 (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) - 4/10 (below 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 Doncaster Square are based on 12 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 Doncaster Square, Knottingley, WF11 8NS

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF11 8NS

Average Price
£145,700

Semi-Detached
£145,700

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Doncaster Square

Average Price
£141,001

Semi-Detached
£141,001

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Doncaster SquareStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Doncaster Square, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£112,500	2024-09-09	£115,032
12 Doncaster Square, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£120,000	2022-02-17	£136,304
13 Doncaster Square, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£135,000	2021-12-15	£157,450
11 Doncaster Square, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£120,000	2020-08-14	£161,183
8 Doncaster Square, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£126,000	2019-12-19	£172,569

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF11 8NS

Employment

WF11 8NS 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in WF11 8NS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	64
Full-Time Employee	47
Long-Term Sick or disabled	30
Part-Time Employee	27
Self-Employed	12
Other	10
Looking after home or family	9
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Student (economically inactive)	1

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	24
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Human health and social work activities	12
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Other	4
Education	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Construction	3
Transport and storage	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Mining and quarrying	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	3,234 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Willow Green Academy Hampden Close , Ferrybridge WF11 8PT	3out of 4	643 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Vale Primary Academy Ferrybridge Road , WF11 8JF	4out of 4	643 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Simpson's Lane Academy Sycamore Avenue , WF11 0PL	3out of 4	1,235 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy Low Street , Brotherton WF11 9HQ	3out of 4	1,361 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
England Lane Academy England Lane , WF11 0JA	3out of 4	2,007 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	2,120 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Airedale Academy Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU	3out of 4	3,308 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The King's School Mill Hill Lane , WF8 4JF	3out of 4	4,757 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Carleton High School Green Lane , Carleton WF8 3NW	3out of 4	4,837 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	4,624 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
Jasmine Thai & English Cafe	15-15A High Street, Ferrybridge	215 yd
Adam's Bakery Cafe	2 The Square, Ferrybridge	251 yd
Kek's Kitchen	Golden Lion Hotel, The Square	341 yd
Harman On Site Services	TS Ferrybridge, Old Great North Road	720 yd
The Hawthornes Tearooms and Guest House	Great North Road, Knottingley	722 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Magnet Inn	Fishergate, Knottingley	297 yd
The Golden Lion	Golden Lion Hotel, The Square	341 yd
Ferrybridge Progressive Club	Pottery Lane, Knottingley	412 yd
Railway Hotel	88 Pontefract Road, Knottingley	731 yd
The Turnpike	Knottingley	1,036 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
High Street Fisheries	21, 21-21A High Street	215 yd
Tung Shing	16 High Street, Ferrybridge	215 yd
Ferrybridge Fisheries	72 Pontefract Road, Ferrybridge	534 yd
Lucky Star	15 Hill Top, Knottingley	925 yd
Khans Pizza Shakes Ltd	13 The Arcade Hill Top, Knottingley	933 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ferrybridge Recreation Ground CASTLEFORD LANE	grass pitches, tennis courts	469 yd
The Vale Primary Academy FERRYBRIDGE ROAD	grass pitches	551 yd
Formula Fitness UNIT 2 AND 3 UNIT 2 AND 3 GREAT NORTH ROAD	health and fitness suite	870 yd
Willow Green Academy HAMPDEN CLOSE	grass pitches	882 yd
Ferrybridge Power Station Cricket Club POLLARDS FIELDS	grass pitches	934 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	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%

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	90 Mbit/s
Average download speed	223 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	23.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.