Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

BROOMHILL GROVE, WF11 0DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOMHILL GROVE, WF11 0DT.

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Population

279

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 33,000 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF11 0DT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

WF11 0DT has a significant social housing presence — 51% 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. Property prices are trending up 151.5% year-on-year.

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

WF11 0DT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Broomhill Grove, 0.2km from Springfields in Knottingley. Administratively it sits within Knottingley ward and the Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WF11 0DT is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 151.5% year-on-year. 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 0DT are sourced from Output Area E00059532 (shared with 4 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 0DT. The average age is 41.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 110,000

5 sales · Mean £ 119,600

Flat

£ 64,500

2 sales · Mean £ 64,500

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

WF11 0DT has low crime rates — 45 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences55
Vehicle crime14
Shoplifting13
Other theft10
Criminal damage and arson9

school Local Schools

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De Lacy Academy

Outstanding771 pupils0.4 km
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England Lane Academy

Good209 pupils0.7 km
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St Botolphs CE Academy

Requires Improvement324 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Crafted Creations0.7 km
  • Racca Green Convenience & News Store0.4 km
  • The Steam Packet Inn0.4 km
  • Broomhill Stores0.1 km
  • Premier Stores0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Foundry Lane Club and Institute0.5 km
  • Rockware Sports And Social Club0.6 km
  • Winston Hotel0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Church Cafe @ Knottingley Community Church0.6 km
  • Great Affordable Food Services Ltd0.4 km
  • Knottingley RUFC0.7 km
  • Lees Lunchbox0.6 km
  • Racca Green Fisheries / Cafe0.4 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Hong Kong Express0.4 km
  • Ibby's Limited0.4 km
  • Lucky House0.7 km
  • Pizza Time0.4 km
  • Taste of China0.2 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsburys Local0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Knottingley1.6 km
  • Pontefract Monkhill4.6 km
  • Pontefract Baghill4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Broomhill Avenue Broomhill Walk0.1 km
  • Broomhill Avenue Broomhill Walk0.1 km
  • Broomhill Avenue Womersley Rd0.1 km
  • Womersley Road Broomhill Ave0.2 km
  • Womersley Road Broomhill Ave0.2 km