Doncaster Road is in Knottingley and in Wakefield district. WF11 8NY 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 Doncaster Road, Knottingley, WF11 8NY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF11 8PD, WF11 8PA, WF11 8PE, WF11 8NT, WF11 8JW, WF11 8JS, WF11 8NR, WF11 8JP, WF11 8JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF11 8NY has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 48.7% | 47.5% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 51.3% | 52.5% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of WF11 8NY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.9% | 30.7% | 5.8% | 37.9% | -7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.6% | 51.1% | -10.5% | 44.2% | 6.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 8% | 8.7% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 5.6% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 45.3% | 40.9% | -4.4% | 48.4% | -7.5% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 35.2% | -2.7% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 16.7% | 6.3% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 4.2% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 14.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.3% | 21.7% | 1.4% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.9% | 12.2% | -9.7% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 18.3% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 9.1% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 22.2% | 10.8% | 16.9% | 5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 14.3% | -0.9% | 33.8% | -19.5% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 96.6% | 97.7% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 98.9% 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 | 97.7% | 98.9% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 98.9% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 18.6% | 13.5% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.4% | 37.2% | -6.8% |
| Christian | 65.4% | 46.2% | 19.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Doncaster Road was 34.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.4% lower than the Knottingley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Doncaster Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Knottingley and the 198th lowest crime rate of 1,126 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Doncaster Road, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-03-21 | £363,278 |
| 70 Doncaster Road, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-01-27 | £160,050 |
| 33 Doncaster Road, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2022-06-24 | £180,259 |
| 86 Doncaster Road, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £257,000 | 2022-04-05 | £288,436 |
| 37A Doncaster Road, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-01-25 | £251,223 |
WF11 8NY 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 | 104 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harewood Centre Nursery School Harewood Avenue , WF8 2ER | 3out of 4 | 3,006 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knottingley Ferrybridge Infant School Hampden Close , Ferrybridge WF11 8PT | - not rated | 481 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vale Primary Academy Ferrybridge Road , WF11 8JF | - not rated | 539 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knottingley Vale Junior and Infant School Ferrybridge Road , WF11 8JF | - not rated | 539 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knottingley Ferrybridge Roundhill Primary School Hampden Close , Ferrybridge WF11 8PT | - not rated | 767 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knottingley Ferrybridge Roundhill Junior School Hampden Close , Ferrybridge WF11 8PT | - not rated | 842 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knottingley High School and Sports College Middle Lane , WF11 0BZ | - not rated | 1,948 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De Lacy Academy Middle Lane , WF11 0BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,948 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale Academy Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU | 2out of 4 | 3,496 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale High School Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU | - not rated | 3,496 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carleton High School Green Lane , Carleton WF8 3NW | 3out of 4 | 4,559 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 | 4,518 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Pontefract Park Lane , WF8 4QR | - not rated | 4,518 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 | 660 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove Adolescent Services 170 Southgate , WF8 1QJ | - not rated | 3,160 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Well School Rookhill Road , WF8 2DD | 3out of 4 | 3,178 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Inglebrook School Northgate Close , WF8 1JL | - not rated | 3,411 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pontefract the Castle School Poplar Avenue , Townville WF10 3QJ | - not rated | 3,582 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hawthornes Tearooms and Guest House | Great North Road, Knottingley | 393 yd | |
| Jasmine Thai & English Cafe | 15-15A High Street, Ferrybridge | 535 yd | |
| Adam's Bakery Cafe | 2 The Square, Ferrybridge | 568 yd | |
| Kek's Kitchen | Golden Lion Hotel, The Square | 660 yd | |
| Hill Top Cafe & Deli | 14 The Arcade Hill Top, Knottingley | 870 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrybridge Progressive Club | Pottery Lane, Knottingley | 511 yd | |
| Railway Hotel | 88 Pontefract Road, Knottingley | 597 yd | |
| Magnet Inn | Fishergate, Knottingley | 622 yd | |
| The Golden Lion | Golden Lion Hotel, The Square | 660 yd | |
| The Turnpike | Knottingley | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Street Fisheries | 21, 21-21A High Street | 535 yd | |
| Tung Shing | 16 High Street, Ferrybridge | 535 yd | |
| Ferrybridge Fisheries | 72 Pontefract Road, Ferrybridge | 606 yd | |
| Hill Top Sandwich Bar | 4 Headlands Lane, Knottingley | 895 yd | |
| Khans Pizza Shakes Ltd | 13 The Arcade Hill Top, Knottingley | 908 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Vale Primary Academy FERRYBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 507 yd |
| Formula Fitness UNIT 2 AND 3 UNIT 2 AND 3 GREAT NORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 542 yd |
| Ferrybridge Recreation Ground CASTLEFORD LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 634 yd |
| Willow Green Academy HAMPDEN CLOSE | grass pitches | 897 yd |
| Ferrybridge Power Station Cricket Club POLLARDS FIELDS | grass pitches | 1,060 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 | 39.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.