Great North Road, Knottingley, WF11 8PF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF11 8PF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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	47.4%	49.5%	2.1%	51.0%	-1.5%
Male	52.6%	50.5%	-2.1%	49.0%	1.5%

Partnership Status

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 8PF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.4% 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	25%	25%	0.0%	37.9%	-12.9%
Married: Opposite sex	64.1%	60.4%	-3.7%	44.2%	16.2%
Separated	1.4%	0.8%	-0.6%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	5.3%	7.3%	2.0%	9.1%	-1.8%
Widowed	4.2%	6.5%	2.3%	6.1%	0.4%

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	43.8%	46.6%	2.8%	48.4%	-1.8%
Good health	38.9%	33.4%	-5.5%	33.6%	-0.2%
Fair health	11.9%	14.5%	2.6%	12.7%	1.8%
Bad health	4.6%	4.1%	-0.5%	4.0%	0.1%
Very bad health	0.9%	1.4%	0.5%	1.2%	0.2%

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.

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 17.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	27.1%	25.8%	-1.3%	18.2%	7.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	20.4%	11.2%	-9.2%	9.6%	1.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.8%	10.8%	-4.0%	13.4%	-2.6%
Apprenticeship	8.1%	10.4%	2.3%	5.3%	5.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12%	20%	8.0%	16.9%	3.1%
Degree or Similar	12%	17.7%	5.7%	33.8%	-16.1%
Other	5.6%	4.2%	-1.4%	2.8%	1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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)
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	97.9%	99%	1.1%	81.4%	17.6%
Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98% 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	99.4%	98%	-1.4%	83.2%	14.8%
European Union	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	6.1%	-4.8%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.3%	0.3%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.4%	98%	-1.4%	83.2%	14.8%
10+ Years	0%	1%	1.0%	9.8%	-8.8%
5-10 Years	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.6%	76.7%	7.9%
Lithuania	1%	0.3%	0.7%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	14.1%	13.5%	0.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.4%	37.2%	-3.8%
Christian	58.9%	46.2%	12.7%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	6.7%	6.0%	0.7%

Safety

Is Great North Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Great North Road was 143.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.3% lower than the Knottingley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Great North Road has the 19th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Knottingley and the 304th highest crime rate of 1,126 local areas in Wakefield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.7%.

🔎 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 8PF, 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 Great North Road are based on 18 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 Great North Road, Knottingley, WF11 8PF

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF11 8PF

Average Price
£316,340

Semi-Detached
£242,608

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£340,917

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Great North Road

Average Price
£1,828,276

Semi-Detached
£320,496

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£415,951

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£8,953,537

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Great North Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Sijon Great North Road, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£355,000	2021-01-28	£447,386
Sijon Great North Road, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£307,500	2014-08-15	£504,937
The Hawthorns Great North Road, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£147,500	2005-08-25	£251,812
The Laurels Great North Road, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£65,000	2000-07-07	£244,568
Went Vale Great North Road, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£85,000	1995-09-08	£359,960

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF11 8PF

Employment

WF11 8PF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 8PF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	105
Full-Time Employee	90
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	18
Other	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Unemployed	4
Looking after home or family	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Student (economically inactive)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	36
Manufacturing	33
Education	16
Human health and social work activities	15
Construction	13
Accommodation and food service activities	13
Administrative and support service activities	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Other	8
Information and communication	5
Transport and storage	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	5
Mining and quarrying	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	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	2,700 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Knottingley Simpson's Lane Junior and Infant School Sycamore Avenue , WF11 0PL	- not rated	641 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Simpson's Lane Academy Sycamore Avenue , WF11 0PJ	- not rated	677 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Vale Primary Academy Ferrybridge Road , WF11 8JF	- not rated	755 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Knottingley Vale Junior and Infant School Ferrybridge Road , WF11 8JF	- not rated	755 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Knottingley Ferrybridge Infant School Hampden Close , Ferrybridge WF11 8PT	- not rated	852 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Knottingley High School and Sports College Middle Lane , WF11 0BZ	- not rated	1,933 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
De Lacy Academy Middle Lane , WF11 0BZ	4out of 4	1,933 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Airedale Academy Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU	2out of 4	3,637 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Airedale High School Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU	- not rated	3,637 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Carleton High School Green Lane , Carleton WF8 3NW	3out of 4	4,204 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	4,327 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
New College Pontefract Park Lane , WF8 4QR	- not rated	4,327 yd	Academy 16-19 converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	1,053 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
High Well School Rookhill Road , WF8 2DD	3out of 4	2,822 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Dove Adolescent Services 170 Southgate , WF8 1QJ	- not rated	2,904 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Inglebrook School Northgate Close , WF8 1JL	- not rated	3,170 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pontefract the Castle School Poplar Avenue , Townville WF10 3QJ	- not rated	3,716 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Hawthornes Tearooms and Guest House	Great North Road, Knottingley	0 yd
The Community Cafe	The Old Quarry Adventure Playground, Sycamore Avenue	777 yd
Jasmine Thai & English Cafe	15-15A High Street, Ferrybridge	926 yd
Adam's Bakery Cafe	2 The Square, Ferrybridge	958 yd
Hill Top Cafe & Deli	14 The Arcade Hill Top, Knottingley	975 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Turnpike	Knottingley	449 yd
Railway Hotel	88 Pontefract Road, Knottingley	639 yd
Ferrybridge Progressive Club	Pottery Lane, Knottingley	799 yd
Magnet Inn	Fishergate, Knottingley	1,014 yd
The Golden Lion	Golden Lion Hotel, The Square	1,051 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pinewood Bakery	11, 11-11A Pinewood Place	776 yd
Pizza Dome/Tandoori Mahal	1, 1-1A Pinewood Place	776 yd
Ferrybridge Fisheries	72 Pontefract Road, Ferrybridge	876 yd
High Street Fisheries	21, 21-21A High Street	926 yd
Tung Shing	16 High Street, Ferrybridge	926 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Marks & Spencer Simply Foods	Marks And Spencer Simpley Foods, Moto Service Station		979 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Formula Fitness UNIT 2 AND 3 UNIT 2 AND 3 GREAT NORTH ROAD	health and fitness suite	154 yd
The Vale Primary Academy FERRYBRIDGE ROAD	grass pitches	685 yd
Ferrybridge Recreation Ground CASTLEFORD LANE	grass pitches, tennis courts	958 yd
Willow Green Academy HAMPDEN CLOSE	grass pitches	1,072 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	85.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	85.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	85.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	85.7%

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.