WF11 0BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on A1 Business Park, 1.1km from Stumpcross in Holmfield. Administratively it sits within Knottingley ward and the Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for WF11 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00059554 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
A1 BUSINESS PARK, WF11 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for A1 BUSINESS PARK, WF11 0BU.
305
36
£ 31,600 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF11 0BU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
WF11 0BU is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF11 0BU. The average age is 36.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF11 0BU has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Simpson's Lane Academy
Willow Green Academy
The Vale Primary Academy
Orchard Head Junior and Infant and Nursery School
Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Cherry Tree Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Formula Supplements within Formula Fitness0.4 km
- Nisa1.0 km
- Ferrybridge News And Booze0.9 km
- Tierna Trading Ltd0.4 km
- Pret0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge0.8 km
- The Hawthornes Guest house0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- The Hawthornes Tearooms0.4 km
- The Community Cafe0.9 km
- Burger King0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Railway Hotel1.0 km
- The Turnpike0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Greggs0.8 km
- KFC0.8 km
- Pizza Dome/Tandoori Mahal1.0 km
- Ferrybridge Fisheries1.0 km
- Ok Bakery1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Knottingley1.0 km
- Pontefract Monkhill2.1 km
- Pontefract Baghill2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Knottingley Rd Shillinghill Lane0.2 km
- Knottingley Rd Shillinghill Lane0.2 km
- Pontefract Rd Spurriers Avenue0.5 km
- Knottingley Rd Lower Taythes Lane0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WF110BU · Data under Open Government Licence