Pontefract Road, Ferrybridge, Knottingley, WF11 8PL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF11 8PL, 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%

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	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%

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	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%

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 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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Pontefract Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pontefract 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.

Pontefract 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%.

🔎 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 8PL, 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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 9/10 (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) - 7/10 (above 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) - 3/10 (low )
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 Pontefract Road are based on 204 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 Pontefract Road, Ferrybridge, Knottingley, WF11 8PL

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF11 8PL

Average Price
£213,271

Semi-Detached
£185,186

Terraced
£174,954

Detached
£271,678

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£373,227

Estimated Average Property Prices for Pontefract Road

Average Price
£212,260

Semi-Detached
£194,303

Terraced
£146,380

Detached
£287,790

Flats/Maisonettes
£252,238

Other
£476,961

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Pontefract Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Pontefract Road, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building	£240,000	2024-10-18	£242,653
24 Pontefract Road, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£170,000	2024-06-21	£177,790
2A Pontefract Road, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£257,000	2023-10-09	£266,104
18 Pontefract Road, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£125,000	2021-12-17	£143,436
16 Pontefract Road, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£139,950	2021-08-09	£160,770

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF11 8PL

Employment

WF11 8PL 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.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

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	3,170 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	383 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Vale Primary Academy Ferrybridge Road , WF11 8JF	4out of 4	975 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy Low Street , Brotherton WF11 9HQ	3out of 4	1,276 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Simpson's Lane Academy Sycamore Avenue , WF11 0PL	3out of 4	1,505 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School Orchard Head Lane , WF8 2NJ	3out of 4	2,020 yd	Academy converter	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	2,452 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Airedale Academy Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU	3out of 4	2,978 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The King's School Mill Hill Lane , WF8 4JF	3out of 4	4,641 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Carleton High School Green Lane , Carleton WF8 3NW	3out of 4	4,826 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Castleford Academy Ferrybridge Road , WF10 4JQ	3out of 4	5,229 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	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	4,433 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
Adam's Bakery Cafe	2 The Square, Ferrybridge	257 yd
Jasmine Thai & English Cafe	15-15A High Street, Ferrybridge	262 yd
Kek's Kitchen	Golden Lion Hotel, The Square	310 yd
Harman On Site Services	TS Ferrybridge, Old Great North Road	525 yd
The Hawthornes Tearooms and Guest House	Great North Road, Knottingley	876 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Golden Lion	Golden Lion Hotel, The Square	310 yd
Magnet Inn	Fishergate, Knottingley	319 yd
Ferrybridge Progressive Club	Pottery Lane, Knottingley	740 yd
Railway Hotel	88 Pontefract Road, Knottingley	1,047 yd
The Turnpike	Knottingley	1,059 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ferrybridge Fisheries	72 Pontefract Road, Ferrybridge	246 yd
High Street Fisheries	21, 21-21A High Street	262 yd
Tung Shing	16 High Street, Ferrybridge	262 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ferrybridge Recreation Ground CASTLEFORD LANE	grass pitches, tennis courts	137 yd
Willow Green Academy HAMPDEN CLOSE	grass pitches	591 yd
Ferrybridge Power Station Cricket Club POLLARDS FIELDS	grass pitches	603 yd
The Vale Primary Academy FERRYBRIDGE ROAD	grass pitches	879 yd
Formula Fitness UNIT 2 AND 3 UNIT 2 AND 3 GREAT NORTH ROAD	health and fitness suite	1,030 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	62.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	62.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	62.5%

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	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	108.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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