WF11 0BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.9km 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 town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. 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 rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00059531 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WF11 0BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WF11 0BW.
299
50
£ 31,600 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF11 0BW 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 0BW 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 0BW. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF11 0BW has low crime rates — 49 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Ferrybridge News And Booze0.8 km
- Pret0.8 km
- Formula Supplements within Formula Fitness0.2 km
- T & A Local1.0 km
- Tierna Trading Ltd0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- The Community Cafe0.8 km
- Burger King0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- The Hawthornes Tearooms0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Kitchen 621.0 km
- Pizza Dome/Tandoori Mahal0.8 km
- Ok Bakery0.8 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- KFC0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Railway Hotel0.8 km
- The Turnpike0.2 km
- Ferrybridge Progressive Club1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge0.8 km
- The Hawthornes Guest house0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Knottingley0.9 km
- Pontefract Monkhill2.3 km
- Pontefract Baghill2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Knottingley Rd Shillinghill Lane0.3 km
- Pontefract Rd Spurriers Avenue0.3 km
- Knottingley Rd Shillinghill Lane0.4 km
- Pontefract Rd Spurriers Avenue0.4 km
- Pontefract Rd Warren Avenue0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: WF110BW · Data under Open Government Licence