WF11 is a postcode district in Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber, covering 522 active and 114 retired postcodes.
The largest share of WF11 (17%) is characterised by a mature area of hard-working, older residents in affordable homes, alongside a working community facing hardship — manual jobs, tight wages, resilient spirit (14%). This mix of 10 distinct neighbourhood types makes WF11 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in WF11 are around £191k, up 3.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across WF11 at 452 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 43 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full WF11 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
WF11 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WF11 postcode area.
17,792
43
£ 38,825 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
WF11 is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £191k. Property prices are trending up 3.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Fairburn Community Primary School
De Lacy Academy
The Vale Primary Academy
Willow Green Academy
Simpson's Lane Academy
England Lane Academy
Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy
St Botolphs CE Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Holmfield Farm Shop
- Pret
- Quirky Queenie`s Event Hire
- Birkin Butchers
- Byram Post Office
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Hawthornes Guest house
- Travelodge
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Wagon & Horses
- Ferrybridge Progressive Club
- Foundry Lane Club and Institute
- Knottingley Club
- Magnet Inn
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- The Hidden Tea Room
- The Thaal
- Three Horse Shoes
- Wonkey Donkey Visitors Centre
- Knottingley RUFC
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods
- Morrisons
- Sainsburys Local
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Bella Pizza
- Dario's
- Ferrybridge Fisheries
- Golden Sunrise
- Greggs
- + 19 more
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