Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

WEDGEWOOD WAY, WF11 0DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEDGEWOOD WAY, WF11 0DD.

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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

With 72% economic activity and an average age of 29, WF11 0DD is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.

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

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

For families considering a move, WF11 0DD represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With residents averaging 29 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 0DD 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 0DD. 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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Age & Housing: A younger demographic of homeowners. The population consists of young adults and couples who have actively bought property here.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 123,995

62 sales · Mean £ 129,923

Detached

£ 161,995

15 sales · Mean £ 162,762

Terraced

£ 134,995

3 sales · Mean £ 146,413

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

Crime around WF11 0DD is moderate at 71 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.

Violence and sexual offences115
Anti-social behaviour27
Criminal damage and arson24
Vehicle crime18
Other theft17

school Local Schools

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Simpson's Lane Academy

Good364 pupils0.1 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

9 nearby
  • Red Relish0.9 km
  • Ruchee Restaurant0.9 km
  • Sodexo0.8 km
  • The Community Cafe0.3 km
  • The Dishy Fish0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Khan's Balti & Pizza Bar0.9 km
  • Lucky Star1.0 km
  • Pizza Dome/Tandoori Mahal0.3 km
  • Sultan Balti And Pizza Heaven1.0 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Londis, Knottingley Post Office0.9 km
  • Nisa0.3 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 Hotel0.6 km
  • The Turnpike0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.5 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

  • Knottingley0.6 km
  • Pontefract Monkhill2.7 km
  • Pontefract Baghill2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Poplar Grove0.4 km
  • Kershaw Lane0.4 km
  • Poplar Grove0.4 km
  • Kershaw Lane0.4 km
  • Pontefract Rd Spurriers Avenue0.4 km