Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

PLOWES WAY, WF11 0BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PLOWES WAY, WF11 0BD.

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Population

493

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 31,600 /yr

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Employed

72%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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6/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

WF11 0BD is a young, economically active community — 72% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 29, signalling strong graduate retention. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending up 37.5% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WF11 0BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Plowes Way, 0.9km from Cattlelaith in Knottingley. Administratively it sits within Knottingley ward and the Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford constituency.

For families considering a move, WF11 0BD represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 98% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (59% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £185k, up 37.5% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for WF11 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00180068 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF11 0BD. The average age is 29.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

72%Active
FT: 59%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: Characterized by young property owners. A vibrant neighborhood where early-career professionals are getting on the housing ladder.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 167,500

22 sales · Mean £ 169,895

Semi-Detached

£ 125,000

11 sales · Mean £ 142,157

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around WF11 0BD is moderate at 85 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences106
Vehicle crime42
Anti-social behaviour32
Shoplifting25
Other theft22

school Local Schools

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Simpson's Lane Academy

Good364 pupils0.2 km
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The Vale Primary Academy

Outstanding244 pupils0.9 km
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England Lane Academy

Good209 pupils1.3 km
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Willow Green Academy

Good241 pupils1.4 km
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De Lacy Academy

Outstanding771 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Red Relish1.0 km
  • Ruchee Restaurant1.0 km
  • Sodexo0.8 km
  • The Community Cafe0.3 km
  • The Dishy Fish1.0 km
  • + 5 more
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Khan's Balti & Pizza Bar1.0 km
  • Pizza Dome/Tandoori Mahal0.4 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • KFC0.5 km
  • Ok Bakery0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Londis, Knottingley Post Office1.0 km
  • Nisa0.4 km
  • Pret0.5 km
  • Tierna Trading Ltd0.4 km
  • Formula Supplements within Formula Fitness0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Railway Hotel0.7 km
  • The Turnpike0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.4 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Hawthornes Guest house0.6 km
  • Travelodge0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Knottingley0.7 km
  • Pontefract Monkhill2.7 km
  • Pontefract Baghill2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Ferrybridge Service Station0.4 km
  • Poplar Grove0.4 km
  • Pontefract Rd Spurriers Avenue0.4 km
  • Poplar Grove0.4 km
  • Kershaw Lane0.5 km