Crewe Avenue is in Knottingley and in Wakefield district. WF11 8QN 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 Crewe Avenue, Knottingley, WF11 8QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF11 8QF, WF11 8PZ, WF11 8QG, WF11 8QA, WF11 8QL, WF11 8QQ, WF11 8QP, WF11 8QE, WF11 8QX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF11 8QN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 51.6% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 48.1% | 48.4% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 40.3% | 41.8% | 1.5% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43% | 32.3% | -10.7% | 44.2% | -11.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 15.5% | 6.4% | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| Widowed | 3% | 6.5% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 47.5% | 45.5% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 35.4% | 5.0% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 14.3% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 3.2% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 14.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.8% | 24.7% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.8% | 16% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 21.2% | 3.3% | 13.4% | 7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 6.9% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 15.2% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.3% | 14.7% | 1.4% | 33.8% | -19.1% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.3% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.1% | 99.4% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 18.0% |
In this area, 99.4% 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 | 98.5% | 99.4% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 16.2% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 99.4% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 16.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 19.8% | 13.5% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.2% | 37.2% | 5.0% |
| Christian | 50.6% | 46.2% | 4.4% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crewe Avenue was 153.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.2% lower than the Knottingley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Crewe Avenue has the 22nd highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Knottingley and the 290th highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 93.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 29.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5C Crewe Avenue, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2025-03-18 | £193,306 |
| 22 Crewe Avenue, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2023-01-24 | £77,025 |
| 6 Crewe Avenue, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-10-15 | £150,777 |
| 5C Crewe Avenue, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-07-16 | £196,610 |
| 8 Crewe Avenue, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £64,500 | 2015-04-08 | £104,317 |
WF11 8QN 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 | 96 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harewood Centre Nursery School Harewood Avenue , WF8 2ER | 3out of 4 | 2,648 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 | 213 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vale Primary Academy Ferrybridge Road , WF11 8JF | 4out of 4 | 1,260 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Simpson's Lane Academy Sycamore Avenue , WF11 0PL | 3out of 4 | 1,481 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School Orchard Head Lane , WF8 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,527 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy Low Street , Brotherton WF11 9HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,769 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,680 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale Academy Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU | 3out of 4 | 2,801 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Mill Hill Lane , WF8 4JF | 3out of 4 | 4,108 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carleton High School Green Lane , Carleton WF8 3NW | 3out of 4 | 4,326 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Academy Ferrybridge Road , WF10 4JQ | 3out of 4 | 5,001 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 | 3,918 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 | 5,035 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 | 734 yd | |
| Jasmine Thai & English Cafe | 15-15A High Street, Ferrybridge | 771 yd | |
| Adam's Bakery Cafe | 2 The Square, Ferrybridge | 777 yd | |
| Kek's Kitchen | Golden Lion Hotel, The Square | 842 yd | |
| Harman On Site Services | TS Ferrybridge, Old Great North Road | 991 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Turnpike | Knottingley | 671 yd | |
| The Golden Lion | Golden Lion Hotel, The Square | 842 yd | |
| Magnet Inn | Fishergate, Knottingley | 844 yd | |
| Ferrybridge Progressive Club | Pottery Lane, Knottingley | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrybridge Fisheries | 72 Pontefract Road, Ferrybridge | 328 yd | |
| High Street Fisheries | 21, 21-21A High Street | 771 yd | |
| Tung Shing | 16 High Street, Ferrybridge | 771 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Green Academy HAMPDEN CLOSE | grass pitches | 343 yd |
| Ferrybridge Recreation Ground CASTLEFORD LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 495 yd |
| Ferrybridge Power Station Cricket Club POLLARDS FIELDS | grass pitches | 639 yd |
| Formula Fitness UNIT 2 AND 3 UNIT 2 AND 3 GREAT NORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 858 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 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.