Arncliffe Drive is in Knottingley and in Wakefield district. WF11 8SS 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 Arncliffe Drive, Knottingley, WF11 8SS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF11 8QL, WF11 8QB, WF11 8SR, WF11 8RQ, WF11 8QJ, WF11 8QH, WF11 8QA, WF11 8QN, WF11 8ST.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF11 8SS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 55.6% | 48.2% | -7.4% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 44.4% | 51.8% | 7.4% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WF11 8SS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.3% | 43.3% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.3% | 39.9% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 0.4% | -4.5% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 11.6% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 3.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 45% | 45.7% | 0.7% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 36% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 14% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 14.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.3% | 27.5% | -3.8% | 18.2% | 9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 15.9% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 16.3% | 1.9% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 7.3% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 15.9% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.3% | 14.6% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -19.2% |
| Other | 7.8% | 2.6% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96.5% | 98.3% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
In this area, 95.3% 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 | 96.1% | 95.3% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 95.3% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 18.9% | 13.5% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.1% | 37.2% | 2.9% |
| Christian | 50.7% | 46.2% | 4.5% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arncliffe Drive was 30.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.8% lower than the Knottingley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Arncliffe Drive has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Knottingley and the 171st lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89 Arncliffe Drive, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-01-12 | £148,380 |
| 85 Arncliffe Drive, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2023-09-12 | £139,342 |
| 110 Arncliffe Drive, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-04-21 | £154,797 |
| 105 Arncliffe Drive, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-02-24 | £204,457 |
| 94 Arncliffe Drive, Knottingley, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2022-01-13 | £129,786 |
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,570 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 | 365 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vale Primary Academy Ferrybridge Road , WF11 8JF | 4out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Simpson's Lane Academy Sycamore Avenue , WF11 0PL | 3out of 4 | 1,322 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School Orchard Head Lane , WF8 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,569 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy Low Street , Brotherton WF11 9HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,872 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 | 2,561 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Airedale Academy Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU | 3out of 4 | 2,955 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Mill Hill Lane , WF8 4JF | 3out of 4 | 4,064 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carleton High School Green Lane , Carleton WF8 3NW | 3out of 4 | 4,224 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Academy Ferrybridge Road , WF10 4JQ | 3out of 4 | 5,140 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 | 3,925 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 | 5,028 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 | 573 yd | |
| Jasmine Thai & English Cafe | 15-15A High Street, Ferrybridge | 806 yd | |
| Adam's Bakery Cafe | 2 The Square, Ferrybridge | 820 yd | |
| Kek's Kitchen | Golden Lion Hotel, The Square | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Turnpike | Knottingley | 508 yd | |
| Magnet Inn | Fishergate, Knottingley | 888 yd | |
| The Golden Lion | Golden Lion Hotel, The Square | 896 yd | |
| Ferrybridge Progressive Club | Pottery Lane, Knottingley | 1,026 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrybridge Fisheries | 72 Pontefract Road, Ferrybridge | 449 yd | |
| High Street Fisheries | 21, 21-21A High Street | 806 yd | |
| Tung Shing | 16 High Street, Ferrybridge | 806 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Green Academy HAMPDEN CLOSE | grass pitches | 517 yd |
| Ferrybridge Recreation Ground CASTLEFORD LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 601 yd |
| Formula Fitness UNIT 2 AND 3 UNIT 2 AND 3 GREAT NORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 689 yd |
| Ferrybridge Power Station Cricket Club POLLARDS FIELDS | grass pitches | 810 yd |
| The Vale Primary Academy FERRYBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,035 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.