WF11 0BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pontefract Road, 0.7km from Ferrybridge Hill in Wakefield. Administratively it sits within Knottingley ward and the Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for WF11 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00059531 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PONTEFRACT ROAD, WF11 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PONTEFRACT ROAD, WF11 0BJ.
299
50
£ 31,600 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF11 0BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
WF11 0BJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 94% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF11 0BJ. The average age is 50.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WF11 0BJ is moderate at 53 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Simpson's Lane Academy
The Vale Primary Academy
Willow Green Academy
England Lane Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Ferrybridge News And Booze0.9 km
- Pret0.7 km
- Formula Supplements within Formula Fitness0.1 km
- The Proper Meat Company0.9 km
- T & A Local1.0 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Red Relish0.9 km
- Ruchee Restaurant0.9 km
- The Community Cafe0.6 km
- The Dishy Fish0.9 km
- Burger King0.7 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Kitchen 621.0 km
- Khan's Balti & Pizza Bar0.9 km
- Lucky Star1.0 km
- Pizza Dome/Tandoori Mahal0.6 km
- Ok Bakery0.6 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Railway Hotel0.6 km
- The Turnpike0.5 km
- Ferrybridge Progressive Club0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge0.7 km
- The Hawthornes Guest house0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Knottingley0.6 km
- Pontefract Monkhill2.5 km
- Pontefract Baghill2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Pontefract Rd Spurriers Avenue0.1 km
- Pontefract Rd Spurriers Avenue0.2 km
- Pontefract Rd Warren Avenue0.3 km
- Pontefract Rd Warren Avenue0.4 km
- Knottingley Rd Shillinghill Lane0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WF110BJ · Data under Open Government Licence