Tennyson Close Ferrybridge, Wakefield
34 addresses across 1 postcode (WF11), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41803936.
- Sales: 11 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £165,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 17 homes have an energy certificate (C: 11, D: 5, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Wakefield costs £2,297 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Knottingley, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 800 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 37 to 40 m above sea level.
- Noise: 16 of its 34 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Ash Grove, about 2.2 km (1.3 miles) away.
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 64% of households owned their home and 15% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 64 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £65,000 | £65,000 | £65,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £82,500 | £82,500 | £82,500 |
| 2004 | 1 | £89,000 | £89,000 | £89,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £57,995 | £57,995 | £57,995 |
| 1999 | 1 | £32,300 | £32,300 | £32,300 |
| 1998 | 1 | £29,000 | £29,000 | £29,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £34,500 | £34,500 | £34,500 |
| 1995 | 1 | £35,000 | £35,000 | £35,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan 2026 | 5 WF11 8QJ | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2020 | 16 WF11 8QJ | Semi-detached | £88,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 23 Mar 2020 | 5 WF11 8QJ | Semi-detached | £65,000 | |
| 22 Sep 2017 | 14 WF11 8QJ | Terraced | £95,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2005 | 11 WF11 8QJ | Terraced | £82,500 | |
| 30 Jun 2004 | 11 WF11 8QJ | Terraced | £89,000 | |
| 12 Nov 2002 | 1 WF11 8QJ | Terraced | £57,995 | |
| 30 Sep 1999 | 11 WF11 8QJ | Terraced | £32,300 | |
| 17 Apr 1998 | 2 WF11 8QJ | Terraced | £29,000 | |
| 31 Oct 1997 | 20 WF11 8QJ | Terraced | £34,500 | |
| 15 Dec 1995 | 20 WF11 8QJ | Terraced | £35,000 |
Energy performance certificates
17 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 87 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (8); House, end-terrace (6); House, semi-detached (3). Built: 1967-1975 (6); 1930-1949 (6); 1950-1966 (5). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (11); owner-occupied (5); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (10 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Wakefield in 2026-27: Band D £2,297 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,531 | £1,786 | £2,042 | £2,297 | £2,807 | £3,318 | £3,828 | £4,594 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (72% of about 690 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land at A1 Business Park, Knottingley: up to 32 homes, not permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 16 November 2026 to 3 December 2026: NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway, carriageway (major works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 34 addresses are between 37 m and 40 m above sea level (38 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF11 8QJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Knottingley 156,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pontefract Monkhill 229,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Pontefract Baghill 18,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mill View Ferrybridge | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Pontefract Bus Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Market Place Upper Car Park | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gridserve Charging Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 30.7 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Ash Grove | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Allied Pharmacy Ferrybridge | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Pontefract General Infirmary | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | West Yorkshire Police | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest MFG - Knottingley Cashzone | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.9 ha | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 540 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.8 ha | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,580 m² | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Ferrybridge Henge, a prehistoric enclosure, and two round barrows, a scheduled monument, 590 m (0.4 miles) north-west. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ferrybridge Henge, a prehistoric enclosure, and two round barrows | Scheduled monument | 590 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Boundary cross on the corner of Ferrybridge Road and Stumpcross Lane | Scheduled monument | 880 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Ferrybridge near Knottingley | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Longbull Hill | Hill | 910 m (0.6 miles) south |
| St Thomas's Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Willow Island | Island | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Endless Flat Plantation | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Little River | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Brotherton Marsh | Wetland | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 15.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; all three are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 18 | 34 |
16 of the street's 34 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Wakefield: see them on the Wakefield page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Green Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Vale Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Simpson's Lane Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Ark Orchard Head Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Holy Family and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cherry Tree Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Requires improvement (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T N S Catering Management Ltd WF11 8PT | School/college/university | 380 m | 5 Very good | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Ferrybridge News And Booze WF11 8PN | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Ferrybridge Fisheries WF11 8PW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Tennyson Close (18); On or near Shelley Drive (16); On or near Crewe Avenue (14); On or near The Nurseries (11); On or near Mill View (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 64% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 28% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 19% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 11% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 70% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 15% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 28% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- WF11 8QJ: 34 addresses
Nearby streets
Bronte Avenue · Thackeray Walk · Byron Close · Crewe Avenue · Wordsworth Drive · Mill View · The Nurseries · Balmoral Drive · M62 · M62 · Shelley Drive · Sandringham Avenue
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.