Postcode report
Is WF11 0AD a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About WF11 0AD: area rating, property, schools and local change
WF11 0AD is a postcode in Knottingley, Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WF11 0AD, then scores the surrounding small area 60/100 - top 38% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WF11 0AD are local prosperity and safety, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for WF11 0AD is based on Wakefield 034 Census 2021. It covers 11,474 residents, 271 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 47, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 78% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 9% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 6/10.
For property prices near WF11 0AD, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WF11 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £169k from 79 rolling sales, up 2.1% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near WF11 0AD can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 3 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near WF11 0AD by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around WF11 0AD is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 2 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about WF11 0AD
Is WF11 0AD a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 60/100 (top 38% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near WF11 0AD?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near WF11 0AD?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near WF11 0AD?
LocaleIQ currently matches 3 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for WF11 0AD?
LocaleIQ matched WF11 0AD to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WF11 0AD?
The latest median sold price is £169k based on 79 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WF11 0AD?
LocaleIQ currently shows 2 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.