The Island, Knottingley
House prices, sold prices and local information for WF11 9BQ.
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At a glance
5 property sales on The Island, Knottingley have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2020. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £130,000. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £104,333. That is 31% below the Knottingley average of £187,136 over the same period. By property type, sales here have been 60% terraced, 20% flat, 20% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on The Island range from £40,000 to £175,000. 60% of homes sold here were freehold and 40% leasehold. Of 38 streets in Knottingley with at least two sales in the last year, The Island ranks 34th for average price.
House prices on The Island compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all WF11 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 60% freehold and 40% leasehold across 5 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 3 | £104,333 | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Flat | 1 | £40,000 | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £175,000 | 30 Jan 2026 |
Sold prices on The Island
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22, The Island WF11 9BQ | 15 Jun 2026 | £175,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 16, The Island WF11 9BQ | 30 Jan 2026 | £175,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 44, The Island WF11 9BQ | 19 Dec 2025 | £40,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 8, The Island WF11 9BQ | 16 Sep 2022 | £88,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 32, The Island WF11 9BQ | 22 Dec 2020 | £50,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near The Island
Crime
94 crimes were reported within about a mile of The Island in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 27 |
| Shoplifting | 26 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 9 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
The Island is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Lower River Aire catchment Flood alert area
- River Aire at Knottingley Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near The Island
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Botolphs CE Academy 281 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| De Lacy Academy 853 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Outstanding Report | 0.5 mi |
| England Lane Academy 225 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.6 mi |
| The Vale Primary Academy 218 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Simpson's Lane Academy 387 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Balance Alternative Provision 32 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–16 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy 185 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Willow Green Academy 228 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Knottingley station 1.0 mi · 20 min walk
- Pontefract Monkhill station 2.9 mi · 58 min walk
- Pontefract Baghill station 3.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Marsh End (Marsh End) 1 min walk
- Marsh End (on, Marsh End) 1 min walk
- The Croft (on, The Croft) 3 min walk
- The Croft (The Croft) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Ash Grove
Ash Grove Medical Centre, England Lane, Knottingley · 0.6 mi
Supermarkets
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Racca Green Local · 0.3 mi
- Lidl Lidl Knottingley · 0.5 mi
- Morrisons Morrisons Knottingley · 0.7 mi
- Marks and Spencer MSA M&S Ferrybridge M62 Moto SF · 1.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Fast Track Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Ash Grove Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Hill Top Pharmacy · 0.9 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.8 mi
- Hill Top (dental Surgery) · 0.8 mi
- P R Jones And Associates · 3.1 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 3 of 10 |
| Employment | 1 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 2 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 1 of 10 |
| Crime | 2 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 47.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 10.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 42.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 643 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 64.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 21.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,349 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 94% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 95% | 92% |
Share of homes across Wakefield with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around The Island
Ethnic group
| Here | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.3% | 93% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.1% | 3.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.2% | 0.7% |
Religion
| Here | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 55.2% | 49% |
| No religion | 39.7% | 41.3% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 5.4% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 91.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 5.1% | 8.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.1% | 24.4% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 16.1% | 24.3% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.5% | 14.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 14.2% | 16.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.2% | 10.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Other qualifications | 2.4% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.1% | 44.7% |
| Good health | 31% | 34.3% |
| Fair health | 21.8% | 14.5% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 5.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.5% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 39.8% | 41.7% |
| No cars or vans in household | 35.9% | 22.8% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 17.4% | 27.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 7% | 8% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Wakefield.
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