The Square Ferrybridge, Wakefield
33 addresses across 3 postcodes (WF11), about 350 m long, classed as a b road. USRN 41804034.
- Sales: 11 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £220,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 4, E: 3).
- Flood: 19 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Knottingley, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 630 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 10 to 13 m above sea level.
- Noise: 26 of its 33 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Ash Grove, about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away.
- People: About 550 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 48% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 53 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £50,000 | £50,000 | £50,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £245,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £168,000 | £168,000 | £168,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £109,975 | £90,000 | £129,950 |
| 2004 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £100,000 | £100,000 | £100,000 |
| 1997 | 2 | £26,250 | £24,000 | £28,500 |
| 1995 | 1 | £27,500 | £27,500 | £27,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug 2025 | WILSPOON COTTAGE WF11 8ND | Terraced | £220,000 | |
| 12 Sep 2023 | THE OLD POST OFFICE WF11 8PQ | Terraced | £50,000 | |
| 15 Feb 2022 | WILSPOON COTTAGE WF11 8ND | Terraced | £245,000 | |
| 6 Nov 2014 | WILSPOON COTTAGE WF11 8ND | Terraced | £168,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2006 | AIRE COTTAGE WF11 8ND | Semi-detached | £129,950 | |
| 23 Jun 2006 | AIRE COTTAGE WF11 8ND | Semi-detached | £90,000 | |
| 4 Jun 2004 | WILSPOON COTTAGE WF11 8ND | Detached | £190,000 | |
| 4 May 2000 | TOLLBRIDGE HOUSE WF11 8NG | Detached | £100,000 | |
| 7 Nov 1997 | 1A, YORK HOUSE WF11 8ND | Semi-detached | £24,000 | |
| 16 Jan 1997 | TOLLBRIDGE HOUSE WF11 8NG | Detached | £28,500 | |
| 8 Sep 1995 | FLAT, 2 WF11 8PQ | Semi-detached | £27,500 |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 65 m². Most common: Flat (6); House, semi-detached (2); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 1950-1966 (5); before 1900 (3); 1900-1929 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (6); owner-occupied (2); rented (private) (1).
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: 2.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- Ferrybridge War Memorial, grade II
- OLD TOLL HOUSE, grade II
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 19 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 20 homes the Environment Agency counts, 20 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 0 low and 0 very low.
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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| WF11 8PQ | zone 3 | 9 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WF11 8ND | zone 3 | 8 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WF11 8NG | zone 2 | 2 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 33 addresses are between 10 m and 13 m above sea level (11 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF11 8ND | 100% | 82% | 82% | 0% |
| WF11 8NG | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| WF11 8PQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Knottingley 156,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pontefract Monkhill 229,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Pontefract Baghill 18,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 24 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ferrybridge Square | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Pontefract Bus Station | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 30.7 km (19 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Ash Grove | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Allied Pharmacy Ferrybridge | 210 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Pontefract General Infirmary | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Police station | West Yorkshire Police | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | MFG - Knottingley Cashzone | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.9 ha | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,080 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.8 ha | 340 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,580 m² | 340 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Ferry Bridge, a listed building (Grade I), 120 m north. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ferry Bridge | Listed building, Grade I | 120 m north |
| Ferrybridge near Knottingley | Scheduled monument | 120 m north |
| Ferrybridge Henge, a prehistoric enclosure, and two round barrows | Scheduled monument | 930 m (0.6 miles) west |
| Boundary cross on the corner of Ferrybridge Road and Stumpcross Lane | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church Road Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Willow Island | Island | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Sutton Belt | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Longbull Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1 mile) south |
| Brotherton Marsh | Wetland | 2 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Little River | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.3 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 21 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 33 |
26 of the street's 33 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 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Vale Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 830 m (0.5 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 |
| Brotherton and Byram Community Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Simpson's Lane Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Lion WF11 8ND | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | 4 Good | 22 Nov 2023 |
| Lockside Kitchen WF11 8ND | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 4 Good | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Adam's Bakery Cafe WF11 8PQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Allied Pharmacy Ferrybridge WF11 8NQ | Retailers - other | 200 m | Exempt | |
| Adam's Bakery WF11 8NQ | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Tung Shing WF11 8NQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 4 Good | 26 Feb 2025 |
| High Street Fisheries WF11 8NQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Jasmine Thai & English Cafe WF11 8NQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2024 |
| A1 General Store WF11 8NQ | Retailers - other | 210 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Apr 2024 |
| T & A Local WF11 8NQ | Retailers - other | 230 m | 4 Good | 25 Jun 2024 |
| Harman On Site Services WF11 8PR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Holmfield Farm Shop WF11 8RA | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 25 Apr 2014 |
| Ferrybridge Fisheries WF11 8PW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Ivydene Care Home WF11 8NT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near High Street (42); On or near Station Road (11).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 48% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 28% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 35% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 30% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 69% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 61% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 28% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
Nearby streets
Old Great North Road · Lock Hill · High Street · Station Road · Ashdown Court · School Drive · Argyle Road · Broughtons Yard · Castleford Lane · Richmond Avenue · Arncliffe Drive · Doncaster Square
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.