Top Fold Fairburn, North Yorkshire
29 addresses across 3 postcodes (WF11), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 34204104.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £90,600 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 16 homes have an energy certificate (C: 8, D: 7, 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 North Yorkshire costs £2,544 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 83% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Knottingley, about 4.4 km (2.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 2.2 km (1.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 33 to 35 m above sea level.
- Noise: 9 of its 29 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Tieve Tara, about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away.
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 61% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £90,600 | £90,600 | £90,600 |
| 2018 | 1 | £82,000 | £82,000 | £82,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £80,000 | £80,000 | £80,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £65,000 | £65,000 | £65,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £105,000 | £105,000 | £105,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £91,000 | £91,000 | £91,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £60,000 | £60,000 | £60,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2024 | 5B WF11 9JD | Flat or maisonette | £90,600 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Mar 2019 | 6A WF11 9JD | Semi-detached | £75,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 5 Feb 2018 | 7B WF11 9JD | Semi-detached | £82,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Apr 2015 | 5A WF11 9JD | Flat or maisonette | £80,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Aug 2011 | 3A WF11 9JD | Flat or maisonette | £65,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Mar 2007 | 6A WF11 9JD | Semi-detached | £105,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Jun 2005 | 5A WF11 9JD | Flat or maisonette | £91,000 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Jun 2003 | 8B WF11 9JD | Flat or maisonette | £60,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
16 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 67 m². Most common: Flat (9); Maisonette, semi-detached (2); House, detached (2). Built: 1950-1966 (10); 1930-1949 (3); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (6); rented (social) (6); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (9 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in North Yorkshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,544 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,696 | £1,979 | £2,262 | £2,544 | £3,110 | £3,675 | £4,241 | £5,089 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (50% of about 920 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.
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 9 November 2026 to 16 November 2026: YORKSHIRE WATER, Utility asset works, give and take, on the footway (standard works)
- 11 November 2026: YORKSHIRE WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Finished in the last three months
- 22 September 2026 to 28 September 2026: YORKSHIRE WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway, carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
- 24 August 2026 to 7 September 2026: YORKSHIRE WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the footway, carriageway, verge (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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 29 addresses are between 33 m and 35 m above sea level (35 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF11 9JA | 100% | 69% | 69% | 0% |
| WF11 9JB | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| WF11 9JD | 100% | 83% | 83% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Knottingley 156,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| South Milford 136,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3 miles) | |
| Pontefract Monkhill 229,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Old Garth Croft Fairburn | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Castleford Bus Station | 5.2 km (3.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 28.3 km (18 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Tieve Tara | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Tieve Tara - Pharmacy Plus Health | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Airedale Dental Practice | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Pontefract General Infirmary | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) |
| Police station | Castleford Police Station | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | Payzone | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 5,000 m² | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 520 m² | 140 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 120 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,510 m² | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Fairburn Cut | Lake or reservoir | 470 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Caudlehill Wood | Wood | 580 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Lambkin Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Horselock Dale | Valley | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
| Willow Island | Island | 4 km (2.5 miles) south-east |
| Brotherton Marsh | Wetland | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 20 | 29 |
9 of the street's 29 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 North Yorkshire: see them on the North Yorkshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairburn Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 240 m | 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 |
| Burton Salmon Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Top Fold (8); On or near Old Garth Croft (4); On or near Silver Street (1); On or near Great North Road (1); On or near North Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 61% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 29% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 17% | 17% |
| Private rented | 22% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 66% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 39% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: YORKSHIRE WATER: Utility repair and maintenance works, 11 November 2026 (no carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
- Roadworks Street works permit: YORKSHIRE WATER: Utility asset works, 9 November 2026 to 16 November 2026 (give and take) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- WF11 9JD: 27 addresses
- WF11 9JA: 1 address of 70 in the postcode
- WF11 9JB: 1 address of 5 in the postcode
Nearby streets
North Road · Newcastle Farm Court · Old Garth Croft · Silver Street · Great North Road · Great North Road · A1246 · Lunnsfield Lane · Cragg Top · The Paddock · Waterside · Silver Street
All the streets in WF11 and across North Yorkshire.
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.