WF11 — KNOTTINGLEY | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WF11

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WF11 is £205,652, which is 26% below the West Yorkshire average of £277,857.

Properties in WF11 cost 28.3% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WF11 have fallen 9.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£272,449	158
Semi-detached	£194,154	420
Terraced	£136,459	209
Flat	£77,552	21
All types	£205,652	841

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WF11

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 55.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WF11 has a crime rate well 32% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

23.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.6 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

3.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

7.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

7.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in WF11

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WF11 has 9 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
De Lacy Academy	Secondary	Outstanding	mi
The Vale Primary Academy	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Willow Green Academy	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Simpson's Lane Academy	Primary	Not inspected	mi
England Lane Academy	Primary	Outstanding	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

31,674

Population

Median Age

62%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

62.0%

Private rent

22.0%

Social rent

16.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WF11 are 343.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

343.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

84%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WF11 is collected by Wakefield Council. The Band D rate is £1,691/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

WF11 — KNOTTINGLEY

Area Summary

WF11 (KNOTTINGLEY) offers affordable property prices (£205,652, 28% below national average), low crime (32% below national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (343 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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WF10

CASTLEFORD

£202K

▼ 0.8% YoY

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£234K

▼ 18.1% YoY

WF13

DEWSBURY

£156K

▲ 4.8% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WF11?

The average house price in WF11 (KNOTTINGLEY) is £205,652, based on 841 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 28% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 9.5% over the past year.

Is WF11 a safe area to live?

Crime in WF11 is significantly below the national average (55.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (23.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (7.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WF11?

There are 9 schools in or near WF11. 22% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in WF11?

Council tax in WF11 is collected by Wakefield Council. The Band D rate is £1,691 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in WF11?

The average broadband download speed in WF11 is 343 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 84%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WF11 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 62% of homes in WF11 are owner-occupied. 22% are privately rented and 16% are social housing. The total population is approximately 31,674.