WF11 Postcode District
WF11 is the Postcode District for Knottingley in West Yorkshire
The WF11 postcode district is located in the WF Wakefield postal area, WF11 has a population of 17,666 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 17.22 square miles (44.60 square kilometres or 11,020.19 acres).
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District overview
The primary settlement in the WF11 postcode district is Knottingley, located in both North Yorkshire and West Yorkshire. Other significant settlements in the district include Cridling Stubbs, Ferrybridge, Birkin, Brotherton, Byram, Fairburn, and Sutton. The most significant Post Town in this district is Knottingley.
There are 3 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector WF11 0, covers Knottingley in West Yorkshire.
The sector WF11 8, covers Knottingley in West Yorkshire.
The sector WF11 9, covers Knottingley in West Yorkshire.
The sector WF11 9, covers Brotherton and Fairburn and Byram in North Yorkshire.
The post town for this district is KNOTTINGLEY.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Wakefield District (B) (410 postal codes), and finally, the North Yorkshire area (128 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Pontefract | 3.36 | WSW |
| Castleford | 4.73 | W |
| Featherstone | 5.73 | WSW |
| Normanton | 7.33 | W |
| Garforth | 8.01 | NW |
| Selby | 8.34 | NE |
| Hemsworth | 8.56 | SSW |
| South Elmsall | 8.72 | SSW |
| South Kirkby | 9.14 | SSW |
| Rothwell | 9.97 | WNW |
| Adwick le Street | 10.28 | SSE |
| Wakefield | 10.87 | WSW |
| Tadcaster | 11.64 | N |
| Royston | 12.07 | SW |
| Thurnscoe | 12.41 | SSW |
| Bentley | 12.42 | SSE |
| Goldthorpe | 12.95 | SSW |
| Horbury | 13.54 | WSW |
| Thorne | 13.58 | ESE |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 579
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNOTTINGLEY | KNOTTINGLEY | WF11 8 | 191 |
| KNOTTINGLEY | KNOTTINGLEY | WF11 0 | 144 |
| KNOTTINGLEY | KNOTTINGLEY | WF11 9 | 44 |
| Brotherton | KNOTTINGLEY | WF11 9 | 34 |
| Fairburn | KNOTTINGLEY | WF11 9 | 32 |
| Byram | KNOTTINGLEY | WF11 9 | 26 |
| KNOTTINGLEY | KNOTTINGLEY | WF11 8 | 22 |
| Cridling Stubbs | KNOTTINGLEY | WF11 0 | 9 |
| Birkin | KNOTTINGLEY | WF11 9 | 8 |
| Brotherton | KNOTTINGLEY | WF11 9 | 8 |
| Ferrybridge | KNOTTINGLEY | WF11 8 | 8 |
| Ferrybridge | KNOTTINGLEY | WF11 8 | 7 |
| Byram | KNOTTINGLEY | WF11 9 | 7 |
| KNOTTINGLEY | KNOTTINGLEY | WF11 8 | 5 |
| KNOTTINGLEY | KNOTTINGLEY | WF11 8 | 4 |
| KNOTTINGLEY | KNOTTINGLEY | WF11 8 | 3 |
| Byram | KNOTTINGLEY | WF11 9 | 3 |
| KNOTTINGLEY | KNOTTINGLEY | WF11 0 | 3 |
| Fairburn | KNOTTINGLEY | WF11 9 | 3 |
| Sutton | KNOTTINGLEY | WF11 9 | 2 |
| KNOTTINGLEY | KNOTTINGLEY | WF11 0 | 2 |
| Ferrybridge | KNOTTINGLEY | WF11 0 | 2 |
| Cridling Stubbs | KNOTTINGLEY | WF11 0 | 2 |
| Birkin | KNOTTINGLEY | WF11 9 | 2 |
| KNOTTINGLEY | KNOTTINGLEY | WF11 9 | 1 |
| KNOTTINGLEY | KNOTTINGLEY | WF11 9 | 1 |
| KNOTTINGLEY | KNOTTINGLEY | WF11 9 | 1 |
| Brotherton | KNOTTINGLEY | WF11 9 | 1 |
| KNOTTINGLEY | KNOTTINGLEY | WF11 8 | 1 |
| KNOTTINGLEY | KNOTTINGLEY | WF11 8 | 1 |
| Ferrybridge | KNOTTINGLEY | WF11 0 | 1 |
| Cridling Stubbs | KNOTTINGLEY | WF11 0 | 1 |
Street list for WF11
HOLMFIELD COTTAGES STRANGLANDS LANE
Knottingley, West Yorkshire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 41805698
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| GROVE LANE | 334 |
| CATTLELAITH LANE | 305 |
| CATTLELAITH LANE | 305 |
| DERWENT PLACE | 153 |
| HIGH STREET B6136 | 116 |
| SHILLINGHILL LANE | 99 |
| PONTEFRACT ROAD A645 | 96 |
| PONTEFRACT ROAD A645 | 96 |
| LOWESWATER ROAD | 90 |
| RACCA GREEN | 89 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2474 |
| Vehicle crime | 521 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 500 |
| Public order | 433 |
| Shoplifting | 428 |
| Other theft | 387 |
| Burglary | 221 |
| Other crime | 161 |
| Drugs | 100 |
| Possession of weapons | 43 |
| Robbery | 30 |
| Bicycle theft | 22 |
| Theft from the person | 21 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HILL TOP | KNOTTINGLEY | 28 | WF11 8EA | View map | |
| RACCA GREEN | KNOTTINGLEY | 18 | WF11 8AT | View map | |
| HIGH STREET | KNOTTINGLEY | 13 | WF11 8NQ | View map | |
| PINEWOOD PLACE | KNOTTINGLEY | 11 | WF11 0QH | View map | |
| WEELAND ROAD | KNOTTINGLEY | 7 | WF11 8BE | View map |
Schools in the district
De Lacy Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Middle Lane , Knottingley
Postcode: WF11 0BZ
Headteacher: Mrs Hellen O'Brien (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
England Lane Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
England Lane , Knottingley
Postcode: WF11 0JA
Headteacher: Headteacher David Irving (Head of Academy)
Ofsted rating: Good
Simpson's Lane Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Sycamore Avenue , Knottingley
Postcode: WF11 0PL
Headteacher: Mr Lee Colley (Head of Academy)
Ofsted rating: Good
The Vale Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Ferrybridge Road , Knottingley
Postcode: WF11 8JF
Headteacher: Sally Cartwright (Head of Academy)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Willow Green Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Hampden Close , Ferrybridge , Knottingley
Postcode: WF11 8PT
Headteacher: Chris Parkinson (Head of Academy)
Ofsted rating: Good
Knottingley St Botolphs C of E Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Primrose Vale , Knottingley
Postcode: WF11 9BT
Headteacher: Mrs Donna Adams (Acting Principal)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
St Botolphs CE Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Primrose Vale , Wakefield , Knottingley
Postcode: WF11 9BT
Headteacher: Mrs Louise Sennett
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Low Street , Brotherton , Knottingley
Postcode: WF11 9HQ
Headteacher: Mr Ben Greene (Head of School)
Ofsted rating: Good
Fairburn Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Great North Road , Fairburn , Knottingley
Postcode: WF11 9JY
Headteacher: Emma Cornhill (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dental Surgery | 11-11A HILL TOP, KNOTTINGLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 8EB | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Hill Top (dental Surgery) | 11B HILL TOP, KNOTTINGLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 8EB | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Byram Surgery | ST EDWARDS CLOSE, BYRAM, KNOTTINGLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 9NT | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Ash Grove | ASH GROVE MEDICAL CENTRE, ENGLAND LANE, KNOTTINGLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 0JA | GP PRACTICE | Call 01977 673141 |
| 3 | Ash Grove Medical Centre | ENGLAND LANE, KNOTTINGLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 0JA | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Ferrybridge Medical Centre | 8-10 HIGH STREET, KNOTTINGLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 8NQ | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ash Grove Pharmacy | ENGLAND LANE, KNOTTINGLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 0JA | PHARMACY | Call 01977 622107 |
| 2 | Hill Top Pharmacy | 5 HEADLANDS LANE, KNOTTINGLEY, WF11 0LA | PHARMACY | Call 01977 671909 |
| 3 | Fast Track Pharmacy | 44 COW LANE, KNOTTINGLEY, WF11 9BX | PHARMACY | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Allied Pharmacy Ferrybridge | 6 HIGH STREET, FERRYBRIDGE, KNOTTINGLEY, WF11 8NQ | PHARMACY | Call 01977 672522 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pollard Optical (knottingley) | DELTA HOUSE, DELTA BUSINESS PARK, FERNLEY GREEN ROAD, KNOTTINGLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 8DH | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Ryan Eyecare | 17 HILL TOP, KNOTTINGLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF11 8EB | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Knottingley Vision Centre | 11 THE ARCADE, HILL TOP, KNOTTINGLEY, WF11 8EA | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £290,986 | 45 | £268,832 | 60 | £258,951 | 55 | £260,387 | 69 |
| Semi-detached | £181,249 | 143 | £176,314 | 164 | £230,734 | 127 | £177,781 | 150 |
| Terraced | £159,809 | 65 | £125,846 | 77 | £127,603 | 70 | £130,515 | 73 |
| Flats | £72,167 | 6 | £78,960 | 10 | £81,200 | 5 | £100,499 | 7 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Knottingley
CRS Code: KNO
Operator: NT
Line: Pontefract line
Company: Northern
Accessible motorway junctions
M62 J33
Average Driving Time from within the district: 3.52
Average Driving Distance: 2.22
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 523
A1(M) J42
Average Driving Time from within the district: 5.67
Average Driving Distance: 4.34
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 310
A1(M) J41
Average Driving Time from within the district: 5.86
Average Driving Distance: 4.37
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 523
M62 J31
Average Driving Time from within the district: 6.03
Average Driving Distance: 4.54
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 3
M62 J32
Average Driving Time from within the district: 6.65
Average Driving Distance: 5.21
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 507
M62 J34
Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.76
Average Driving Distance: 5.44
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 226
M62 J32A
Average Driving Time from within the district: 8.31
Average Driving Distance: 6.66
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 523
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| WF11 0 | Pontefract Delivery Office |
| WF11 8 | Pontefract Delivery Office |
| WF11 9 | Pontefract Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| W | F | 1 | 1 | - | X | X | X |
| W | F | 1 | 1 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the WF11 postal code is KNOTTINGLEY followed by Byram, and Brotherton.
The WF11 Postcode shares a border with YO8 (SELBY, Thorpe Willoughby, Brayton), DN14 (GOOLE, Howden, Eggborough), LS25 (Garforth, Sherburn In Elmet, Kippax), WF10 (CASTLEFORD, Allerton Bywater, Ledston) and WF8 (PONTEFRACT, Darrington, Kirk Smeaton).
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