Great North Road is in Knottingley and in Wakefield district. WF11 8PH is located in the Knottingley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Great North Road, Knottingley, WF11 8PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF11 8PG, WF11 8PL, WF11 8NG, WF11 8PJ, WF11 8PQ, WF11 8NJ, WF11 8ND, WF11 8NQ, WF11 8QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF11 8PH, 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 Great North Road was 232.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.0% higher than the Knottingley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Great North Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Knottingley and the 146th highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 116.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ankef Cleaning Systems Great North Road, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2018-04-23 | £105,895 |
WF11 8PH 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 | 3,298 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Green Academy Hampden Close , Ferrybridge WF11 8PT | 3out of 4 | 485 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vale Primary Academy Ferrybridge Road , WF11 8JF | 4out of 4 | 998 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy Low Street , Brotherton WF11 9HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Simpson's Lane Academy Sycamore Avenue , WF11 0PL | 3out of 4 | 1,591 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School Orchard Head Lane , WF8 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 2,115 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 | 2,470 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale Academy Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU | 3out of 4 | 2,976 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Mill Hill Lane , WF8 4JF | 3out of 4 | 4,761 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carleton High School Green Lane , Carleton WF8 3NW | 3out of 4 | 4,957 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Academy Ferrybridge Road , WF10 4JQ | 3out of 4 | 5,236 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,534 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam's Bakery Cafe | 2 The Square, Ferrybridge | 196 yd | |
| Kek's Kitchen | Golden Lion Hotel, The Square | 211 yd | |
| Jasmine Thai & English Cafe | 15-15A High Street, Ferrybridge | 219 yd | |
| Harman On Site Services | TS Ferrybridge, Old Great North Road | 400 yd | |
| The Hawthornes Tearooms and Guest House | Great North Road, Knottingley | 991 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Lion | Golden Lion Hotel, The Square | 211 yd | |
| Magnet Inn | Fishergate, Knottingley | 239 yd | |
| Ferrybridge Progressive Club | Pottery Lane, Knottingley | 754 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Street Fisheries | 21, 21-21A High Street | 219 yd | |
| Tung Shing | 16 High Street, Ferrybridge | 219 yd | |
| Ferrybridge Fisheries | 72 Pontefract Road, Ferrybridge | 345 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ferrybridge Recreation Ground CASTLEFORD LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 186 yd |
| Ferrybridge Power Station Cricket Club POLLARDS FIELDS | grass pitches | 608 yd |
| Willow Green Academy HAMPDEN CLOSE | grass pitches | 665 yd |
| The Vale Primary Academy FERRYBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 918 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.