Knight Street, Pontefract
House prices, sold prices and local information for WF8 4GH.
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At a glance
52 property sales on Knight Street, Pontefract have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2020. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £295,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £241,477. 5 homes here have sold more than once since 2020; 4 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 44% semi-detached, 42% detached, 13% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Knight Street range from £206,950 to £379,950. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Knight Street compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Knight Street has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all WF8 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 54 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 23 | £241,477 | 15 May 2026 |
| Detached | 22 | £332,422 | 3 May 2024 |
| Terraced | 7 | £251,842 | 27 Sep 2024 |
Sold prices on Knight Street
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14, Knight Street WF8 4GH | 26 Jun 2026 | £280,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 47, Knight Street WF8 4GH | 15 May 2026 | £295,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 43, Knight Street WF8 4GH | 30 May 2025 | £249,995 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 32, Knight Street WF8 4GH | 6 Dec 2024 | £239,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 11, Knight Street WF8 4GH | 4 Oct 2024 | £250,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 28, Knight Street WF8 4GH | 27 Sep 2024 | £249,425 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 61, Knight Street WF8 4GH | 30 Aug 2024 | £251,745 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 59, Knight Street WF8 4GH | 2 Aug 2024 | £246,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 30, Knight Street WF8 4GH | 19 Jul 2024 | £251,745 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 26, Knight Street WF8 4GH | 28 Jun 2024 | £252,895 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 34, Knight Street WF8 4GH | 28 Jun 2024 | £242,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 57, Knight Street WF8 4GH | 28 Jun 2024 | £245,096 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 22, Knight Street WF8 4GH | 31 May 2024 | £264,990 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 20, Knight Street WF8 4GH | 30 May 2024 | £254,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 24, Knight Street WF8 4GH | 3 May 2024 | £327,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 18, Knight Street WF8 4GH | 15 Mar 2024 | £339,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 63, Knight Street WF8 4GH | 18 Dec 2023 | £264,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 53, Knight Street WF8 4GH | 3 May 2022 | £257,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Knight Street WF8 4GH | 26 Nov 2021 | £355,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 7, Knight Street WF8 4GH | 26 Nov 2021 | £371,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 9, Knight Street WF8 4GH | 26 Nov 2021 | £279,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, Knight Street WF8 4GH | 10 Nov 2021 | £269,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Knight Street WF8 4GH | 29 Oct 2021 | £262,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 11, Knight Street WF8 4GH | 18 Jun 2021 | £228,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 31, Knight Street WF8 4GH | 11 Jun 2021 | £268,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 21, Knight Street WF8 4GH | 28 May 2021 | £379,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 19, Knight Street WF8 4GH | 17 May 2021 | £249,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 15, Knight Street WF8 4GH | 30 Apr 2021 | £367,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 17, Knight Street WF8 4GH | 30 Apr 2021 | £259,950 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 25, Knight Street WF8 4GH | 30 Apr 2021 | £366,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 23, Knight Street WF8 4GH | 29 Apr 2021 | £372,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 33, Knight Street WF8 4GH | 28 Apr 2021 | £259,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 27, Knight Street WF8 4GH | 23 Apr 2021 | £369,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 29, Knight Street WF8 4GH | 9 Apr 2021 | £369,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 37, Knight Street WF8 4GH | 26 Mar 2021 | £227,950 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 39, Knight Street WF8 4GH | 26 Mar 2021 | £369,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 41, Knight Street WF8 4GH | 19 Mar 2021 | £268,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 35, Knight Street WF8 4GH | 17 Mar 2021 | £215,950 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 6, Knight Street WF8 4GH | 11 Feb 2021 | £227,950 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Knight Street WF8 4GH | 29 Jan 2021 | £364,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Knight Street WF8 4GH | 27 Jan 2021 | £259,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 8, Knight Street WF8 4GH | 25 Sep 2020 | £364,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 10, Knight Street WF8 4GH | 18 Sep 2020 | £360,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 12, Knight Street WF8 4GH | 3 Jul 2020 | £240,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 14, Knight Street WF8 4GH | 3 Jul 2020 | £250,950 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 16, Knight Street WF8 4GH | 19 Jun 2020 | £360,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 49, Knight Street WF8 4GH | 28 May 2020 | £210,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 55, Knight Street WF8 4GH | 17 Apr 2020 | £250,950 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 43, Knight Street WF8 4GH | 30 Mar 2020 | £206,950 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 53, Knight Street WF8 4GH | 30 Mar 2020 | £249,950 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 14, Knight Street | £250,950 (Jul 2020) → £280,000 (Jun 2026) | +12% over 6 yrs |
| 47, Knight Street | £3,900,000 (Jun 2019) → £240,000 (Mar 2020) → £295,000 (May 2026) | -92% over 7 yrs |
| 43, Knight Street | £206,950 (Mar 2020) → £249,995 (May 2025) | +21% over 5 yrs |
| 11, Knight Street | £228,000 (Jun 2021) → £250,000 (Oct 2024) | +10% over 3 yrs |
| 53, Knight Street | £249,950 (Mar 2020) → £257,500 (May 2022) | +3% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Knight Street
Crime
263 crimes were reported within about a mile of Knight Street in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 85 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 |
| Shoplifting | 35 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 27 |
| Other theft | 22 |
| Public order | 17 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Knight Street is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Lower River Aire catchment Flood alert area
- Wash Dike catchment Flood alert area
- Wash Dike at Pontefract 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 Knight Street
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Giles C of E Academy 337 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| New College Pontefract | 16 plus | 16–19 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontefract 222 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Ark Halfpenny Lane Primary School 434 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Ark The King's School 1,041 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Harewood Centre Nursery School 52 pupils | Nursery | 2–4 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Ark Orchard Head Primary School 335 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Ark Larks Hill Primary School 203 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.1 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
- Pontefract Tanshelf station 0.2 mi · 5 min walk
- Pontefract Monkhill station 0.6 mi · 11 min walk
- Pontefract Baghill station 0.7 mi · 13 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Princess Drive (at, Skinner Lane) 4 min walk
- Pontefract Park Gates (Park Road) 4 min walk
- Princess Drive (Skinner Lane) 5 min walk
- Pontefract Park Gates (Park Road) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Stuart Road
The Surgery, Stuart Road, Pontefract · 0.3 mi - Northgate Surgery
Northgate, Pontefract · 0.4 mi - Friarwood Surgery
Carleton Glen, Pontefract · 0.7 mi - Station Lane
Station Lane Medical Centre, Station Lane, Pontefract · 2.0 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Tesco Pontefract Superstore · 0.4 mi
- Morrisons Morrisons Carleton Pontefract · 0.4 mi
- Asda Supermarket Asda Pontefract Supermarket · 0.4 mi
- Iceland Iceland Pontefract · 0.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Medichem Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Cohens Chemist · 0.4 mi
- Boots · 0.5 mi
Dentists
- Cornmarket (dental Surgery) · 0.4 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.4 mi
- Ellis Dental Practice Limited · 0.4 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 6 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 | 7 of 10 |
| Employment | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 3 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 9 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 70.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 12.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 17.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 985 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 65.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 18.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,195 |
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 Knight Street
Ethnic group
| Here | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94% | 93% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.6% | 3.6% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.4% | 0.7% |
Religion
| Here | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 51.5% | 49% |
| No religion | 41.9% | 41.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 91.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 6.4% | 8.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 32.7% | 24.3% |
| No qualifications | 18.7% | 24.4% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18% | 16.3% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.6% | 14.9% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.6% | 10.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| Other qualifications | 1.9% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.6% | 44.7% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 34.3% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 14.5% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 5.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.5% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Wakefield | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 36.3% | 41.7% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 34.3% | 27.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 20.1% | 22.8% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 9.2% | 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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