Postcode report
WF11 8AG Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About WF11 8AG: area rating, property, schools and local change
WF11 8AG 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 8AG, then scores the surrounding small area 35/100 - bottom 13% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WF11 8AG are jobs and schools and education, while health 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 8AG is based on Wakefield 011 Census 2021. It covers 8,086 residents, 1,065 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 38, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 55% owner-occupied, 10% privately rented, 34% 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 2/10.
For property prices near WF11 8AG, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WF11 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £169k from 56 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 8AG can compare 3 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.
Near WF11 8AG, LocaleIQ matches 1 kids club or activity, including 1 other local activity. Closest examples include Soft play opening times (at A1 Football Factory Tavern Works Skinner Lane, ages 0-12, 2.8 km). 1 with booking/provider links. Check the provider page before attending.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near WF11 8AG 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.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near WF11 8AG; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about WF11 8AG
Is WF11 8AG a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 35/100 (bottom 13% 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 8AG?
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 8AG?
3 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What kids clubs and activities are near WF11 8AG?
Near WF11 8AG, LocaleIQ matches 1 kids club or activity, including 1 other local activity. Closest examples include Soft play opening times (at A1 Football Factory Tavern Works Skinner Lane, ages 0-12, 2.8 km). 1 with booking/provider links. Check the provider page before attending.
What demographics are available for WF11 8AG?
LocaleIQ matched WF11 8AG to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WF11 8AG?
The latest median sold price is £169k based on 56 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WF11 8AG?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.