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.
WEDGEWOOD WAY, WF11 0DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEDGEWOOD WAY, WF11 0DD.
493
29
£ 31,600 /yr
72%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Simpson's Lane Academy
The Vale Primary Academy
England Lane Academy
Willow Green Academy
De Lacy Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Railway Hotel0.6 km
- The Turnpike0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.5 km
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
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Postcode Profile: WF110DD · Data under Open Government Licence