Kingsley Avenue is in Knottingley and in Wakefield district. WF11 8PY 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 Kingsley Avenue, Knottingley, WF11 8PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF11 8PX, WF11 8PU, WF11 8RF, WF11 8QW, WF11 8RH, WF11 8ST, WF11 8QP, WF11 8QX, WF11 8PN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF11 8PY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 49.1% | 49.2% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 50.9% | 50.8% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 | 32.1% | 33.5% | 1.4% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.2% | 46.3% | -1.9% | 44.2% | 2.1% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 12% | 10.3% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 38.9% | 42.9% | 4.0% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 32.5% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 16.9% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 7.1% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.2% | 24.5% | -4.7% | 18.2% | 6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 10.3% | -8.3% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 18.3% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 6.2% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 16.8% | 8.0% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.5% | 23.8% | 10.3% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 5.5% | 0% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 97.8% | 97.4% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 99.7% | 94.8% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.4% | 94.8% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.5% | 76.7% | 5.8% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 51.3% | 46.2% | 5.1% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingsley Avenue was 420.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 141.0% higher than the Knottingley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kingsley Avenue has the 3rd highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Knottingley and the 43rd highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 237.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Kingsley Avenue, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2024-05-10 | £198,337 |
| 16 Kingsley Avenue, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2023-10-25 | £181,739 |
| 34 Kingsley Avenue, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £9,000,000 | 2023-04-18 | £9,665,982 |
| 13 Kingsley Avenue, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-04-27 | £168,730 |
| 28 Kingsley Avenue, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £111,000 | 2021-07-22 | £131,663 |
WF11 8PY 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harewood Centre Nursery School Harewood Avenue , WF8 2ER | 3out of 4 | 2,913 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 | 259 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vale Primary Academy Ferrybridge Road , WF11 8JF | 4out of 4 | 993 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Simpson's Lane Academy Sycamore Avenue , WF11 0PL | 3out of 4 | 1,365 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy Low Street , Brotherton WF11 9HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,540 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School Orchard Head Lane , WF8 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,835 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 | 2,449 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale Academy Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU | 3out of 4 | 2,986 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Mill Hill Lane , WF8 4JF | 3out of 4 | 4,399 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carleton High School Green Lane , Carleton WF8 3NW | 3out of 4 | 4,563 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Academy Ferrybridge Road , WF10 4JQ | 3out of 4 | 5,215 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 | 4,227 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Well School Rook Hill Road , WF8 2DD | 3out of 4 | 5,342 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasmine Thai & English Cafe | 15-15A High Street, Ferrybridge | 469 yd | |
| Adam's Bakery Cafe | 2 The Square, Ferrybridge | 480 yd | |
| Kek's Kitchen | Golden Lion Hotel, The Square | 554 yd | |
| The Hawthornes Tearooms and Guest House | Great North Road, Knottingley | 671 yd | |
| Harman On Site Services | TS Ferrybridge, Old Great North Road | 781 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnet Inn | Fishergate, Knottingley | 548 yd | |
| The Golden Lion | Golden Lion Hotel, The Square | 554 yd | |
| Ferrybridge Progressive Club | Pottery Lane, Knottingley | 794 yd | |
| The Turnpike | Knottingley | 799 yd | |
| Railway Hotel | 88 Pontefract Road, Knottingley | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrybridge Fisheries | 72 Pontefract Road, Ferrybridge | 211 yd | |
| High Street Fisheries | 21, 21-21A High Street | 469 yd | |
| Tung Shing | 16 High Street, Ferrybridge | 469 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ferrybridge Recreation Ground CASTLEFORD LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 298 yd |
| Willow Green Academy HAMPDEN CLOSE | grass pitches | 506 yd |
| Ferrybridge Power Station Cricket Club POLLARDS FIELDS | grass pitches | 665 yd |
| Formula Fitness UNIT 2 AND 3 UNIT 2 AND 3 GREAT NORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 821 yd |
| The Vale Primary Academy FERRYBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 869 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 | 55.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.