WF11 0BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Great North 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for WF11 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00059531 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREAT NORTH ROAD, WF11 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREAT NORTH ROAD, WF11 0BS.
299
50
£ 31,600 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF11 0BS 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
No single demographic signal dominates WF11 0BS — age 50, 94% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 0BS. 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)
WF11 0BS has low crime rates — 47 incidents 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
11 nearby- Ferrybridge News And Booze0.9 km
- Pret0.8 km
- A1 General Stores1.0 km
- Adam's Bakery1.0 km
- Formula Supplements within Formula Fitness0.1 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Red Relish1.0 km
- Ruchee Restaurant1.0 km
- The Community Cafe0.7 km
- The Dishy Fish1.0 km
- Burger King0.8 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Kitchen 620.9 km
- High Street Fisheries1.0 km
- Khan's Balti & Pizza Bar1.0 km
- Pizza Dome/Tandoori Mahal0.7 km
- Tung Shing1.0 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Railway Hotel0.6 km
- The Turnpike0.4 km
- Ferrybridge Progressive Club0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge0.8 km
- The Hawthornes Guest house0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Knottingley0.7 km
- Pontefract Monkhill2.4 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 Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WF110BS · Data under Open Government Licence