Top Fold is in Fairburn, Knottingley and in North Yorkshire district. WF11 9JD is located in the Monk Fryston & South Milford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Selby and Ainsty. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Top Fold, Fairburn, Knottingley, WF11 9JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF11 9LA, WF11 9JB, WF11 9JA, WF11 9NU, WF11 9JY, WF11 9LF, WF11 9HD, WF11 9JE, WF11 9NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF11 9JD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.2% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.8% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 28.8% | 28.4% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.6% | 45.4% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 3.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 15.7% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 6.6% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 6.6% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 53.2% | 46.2% | -7.0% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 36.6% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 12.6% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.2% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.3% | 16.5% | -8.8% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 10% | -7.9% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 17% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 4.8% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 15.2% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.1% | 32.2% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -1.6% |
| Other | 3.9% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.3% | 97.7% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 98.2% | 95.1% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 95.1% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.1% | 76.7% | 11.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.4% | 37.2% | -1.8% |
| Christian | 57.4% | 46.2% | 11.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Top Fold was 74.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.5% higher than the Monk Fryston & South Milford average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Top Fold has the 20th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Monk Fryston & South Milford and the 519th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5B Top Fold, Knottingley, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,600 | 2024-12-19 | £90,235 |
| 6A Top Fold, Knottingley, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2019-03-18 | £97,888 |
| 7B Top Fold, Knottingley, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2018-02-05 | £107,159 |
| 5A Top Fold, Knottingley, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2015-04-24 | £103,801 |
| 3A Top Fold, Knottingley, North Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2011-08-12 | £85,458 |
WF11 9JD 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 | 83 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairburn Community Primary School Great North Road , Fairburn WF11 9JY | 4out of 4 | 243 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burton Salmon Community Primary School Burton Salmon , Ledgate Lane LS25 5JY | 3out of 4 | 2,036 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oyster Park Primary Academy Watling Road , Ferry Fryston WF10 3SN | 2out of 4 | 2,499 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy Low Street , Brotherton WF11 9HQ | 3out of 4 | 2,802 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairburn View Primary School, Castleford Stansfield Drive , Airedale WF10 3DB | 3out of 4 | 2,925 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airedale Academy Crewe Road , Airedale WF10 3JU | 3out of 4 | 3,307 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleford Academy Ferrybridge Road , WF10 4JQ | 3out of 4 | 4,713 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wagon & Horses | Waggon And Horses Inn, North Road | 322 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Street Recreation Ground THE OLD VICARAGE THE OLD VICARAGE SILVER STREET | grass pitches | 118 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 | 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% |
| Median download speed | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 58.19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 58.19 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 16.05 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.