Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

GREAT NORTH ROAD, WF11 0AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREAT NORTH ROAD, WF11 0AB.

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Population

181

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 31,600 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WF11 0AB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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8/10
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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

WF11 0AB has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

WF11 0AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Great North Road, 0.5km from Cattlelaith in Knottingley. Administratively it sits within Knottingley ward and the Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WF11 0AB is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Property: Prices average £550k. 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 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00180071 (shared with 13 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 0AB. The average age is 37.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 425,000

2 sales · Mean £ 425,000

school Local Schools

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Simpson's Lane Academy

Good364 pupils1.2 km
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Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Good200 pupils1.5 km
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Cherry Tree Academy

Requires Improvement302 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Burger King0.6 km
  • Baxterstorey0.3 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Pret0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • KFC0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Knottingley1.7 km
  • Pontefract Baghill2.3 km
  • Pontefract Monkhill2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Grovehall Lane TK Maxx0.0 km