Town Pop. 9,889

Living in Knottingley: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Knottingley comes out at 45/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 59/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 19/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 7 places in the WF11 postcode district. Also scoring 80 or better: broadband (84). That puts Knottingley in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see WF11 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
19
245.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 981 crimes
↑ 198% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 290 crimes
↑ 93% above national average
Vehicle crime 253 crimes
↑ 433% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 203 crimes
↑ 201% above national average
Public order 163 crimes
↑ 154% above national average
other 538 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 153 crimes
  2. 2 Cattlelaith Lane 130 crimes
  3. 3 Ennerdale Drive 66 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 12 · PM2.5 7.4 · PM10 13.5 µg/m³
66
Green Space 51
Parks Ample 28
Sports Pitches Ample 10
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
45
6 schools in area · 14 within 4km
2Outstanding2Good2Ungraded
  • De Lacy AcademySecondary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • England Lane AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Simpson's Lane AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Willow Green AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Botolphs CE AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded
  • The Vale Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
30
A&E departmentsPontefract Hospital1.4 mi
Pinderfields Hospital8.7 mi
St James's Hospital A&E12.3 mi
Hospital waitsHarrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.8%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,638 patients per GP
0dentists3pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
84
Full fibre (FTTP)94.7%
available across Wakefield
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 256 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
26
Employment rate54.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.8%Unemployed2.8%Retired25.2%Student2.7%Other inactive14.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial25.2%Skilled & technical31.6%Routine & elementary43.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications29.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)15.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)18.4%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership59.9%
Among the most-deprived 21% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
62
Council tax Wakefield · 2026-27
A £1,531
B £1,787
C £2,042
D £2,297
E £2,807
F £3,318
G £3,828
H £4,594
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
59
Knottingley 0.4 mi
Pontefract Monkhill 2.2 mi
Pontefract Baghill 2.3 mi
J33 M62 0.7 mi
J33 M62 1.1 mi
J32A M62 1.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
45
Pubs & Bars Ample 9
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 8
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 13
Retail Shopping Adequate 18
Takeaways Ample 22
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £195,000 61
Detached £233,500 12
Semi-detached £191,250 36
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£101k £146k £193k £238k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Holmfield 47 1.4 mi away ⇄
Byram 41 1.5 mi away ⇄
Brotherton 42 1.8 mi away ⇄
Kellingley 37 1.9 mi away ⇄
Darrington 43 2.1 mi away ⇄
Pontefract 57 2.4 mi away ⇄
Beal 37 2.6 mi away ⇄
Fairburn 39 3.2 mi away ⇄
Womersley 31 3.4 mi away ⇄
Kellington 33 3.6 mi away ⇄
Monk Fryston and Hillam 52 3.9 mi away ⇄
Castleford 54 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Knottingley a nice place to live?

Knottingley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Knottingley is 45/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Knottingley?

Crime levels in Knottingley are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 19/100. There were 2,428 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Knottingley?

Among the top-rated schools in Knottingley are De Lacy Academy and England Lane Academy, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Knottingley in total.

What are house prices like in Knottingley?

The current median house price in Knottingley is £195,000, around 32% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £233,500, semi-detached £191,250. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 39%. There were 61 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Knottingley

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