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Knottingley, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Knottingley is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 13,804. Elevation: 92 ft (28 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

3.2 /5.0
B Good
13,804 Population 106/sq mi density
92 ft Elevation 28 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
45.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$43,688 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$43,688 median income, 4.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$247,510 home value, $1,092/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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People

Population13,804
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density106/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 5%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$43,688
Per Capita$43,688
Unemployment4.9%

Housing

B
Home Value$247,510
Rent$1,092
Ownership63.4%
Housing Units5,522

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain45.8 in/yr
Sunny Days207/yr
Elevation92 ft (28 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.3%
High School+40.6%

Community

Population13,804
Population Density106 / sq mi
Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Coordinates53.7078°, -1.2564°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation45.8 inches (1,163 mm)
Annual Snowfall14.1 inches (36 cm)
Median Household Income$43,688
Median Age41.5 years

About Knottingley

Knottingley is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 13,804. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet (28 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Knottingley has a population of 13,804 with a density of 106 people per square mile, spread across 130.7 square miles. The median age is 41.5 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.8% female and 49.2% male. The city is predominantly White (5.2%), with 4.7% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 93.8% of residents. 4.1% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 6.6% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

13,804
Total Population
106
People / sq mi
41.5yrs
Median Age
7% above United Kingdom avg
130.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 93.8%
19% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 6.2%

Social Characteristics

Knottingley vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Knottingley is $43,688, which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,688 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $840, 41% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,256 business establishments. 22.5% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Knottingley vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$43,688
42% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$43,688
Avg Weekly Wage$840

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.9%
36% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)1,256

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone56.0%
Public Transit4.8%
Work from Home22.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Knottingley is $247,510, 12% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,092 (6% below the national average of $1,163). 63.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 5,522 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$247,510
12% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,092
6% below United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership63.4%
Owner-Occupied63.4%
Renter-Occupied36.6%
Housing Units5,522

Property Tax

Climate in Knottingley

Knottingley has an average annual temperature of 9.9°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.6°C), the coldest is Jan (3.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 803 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.5°C / 38°F -3.6° / 11.3° 53.5
Feb 5.4°C / 42°F -2.6° / 14° 63.9
Mar 6.4°C / 44°F -2.3° / 16.4° 55.2
Apr 7.9°C / 46°F -1.5° / 18.5° 36.1
May 11.7°C / 53°F 2.9° / 21.5° 57.5
Jun 14.7°C / 58°F 5.8° / 26° 68.1
Jul 16.6°C / 62°F 8.1° / 28.6° 78.3
Aug 16.4°C / 62°F 7.9° / 26.8° 54.4
Sep 14°C / 57°F 4.6° / 24.7° 72.6
Oct 10.4°C / 51°F 2.1° / 18.4° 103.9
Nov 6.7°C / 44°F -1.8° / 14.4° 74.6
Dec 4.7°C / 40°F -2.6° / 12.1° 85.2
Knottingley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days207 days/yr

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area130.7 sq mi (338.6 km²)
Population Density106/sq mi
Coordinates53.7078°N, 1.2564°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.8"
21% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 14.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.44"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 70 km
Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 145 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 69 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 100 km
Jun 9, 2018 7 km NNE of Withernsea, United Kingdom M4.1 87 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 143 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 115 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 66 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 126 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 56 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 129 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 58 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 64 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 115 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 64 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 51 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 65 km
Jan 21, 1999 4 km ENE of Old Leake, United Kingdom M3.3 120 km
Feb 20, 1995 England, United Kingdom M3.3 100 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 2.3 in
February 38°F (4°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.0 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in
May 51°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in
August 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
December 40°F (5°C) 2.4 in Wettest

Knottingley has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 38°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.6").

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24.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 28% below the national average of 33.7%. 40.6% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.3%
28% below United Kingdom avg
High School+40.6%
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density106/sq mi
Total Area130.7 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone56.0%
Public Transit4.8%
Work from Home22.5%

Schools in Knottingley

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Simpson's Lane Academy
The Vale Primary Academy
St Botolphs CofE Academy
De Lacy Academy
England Lane Academy
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Radio Stations near Knottingley

37 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Heart South Wales adult contemporary, pop MP3 128 kbps
Capital FM Cymru bilingual, contemporary AAC 48 kbps
HearMe - Classic Hard Rock classic hard rock MP3
BBC Radio Wales (128k) music, news UNKNOWN
BBC Radio Cymru (128k) entertainment, music UNKNOWN
Rotherham Radio MP3 128 kbps
Yo1 Radio MP3 192 kbps
Leeds Student Radio student radio MP3 192 kbps
News Radio UK information, news AAC
ARP Radio dub, dub techno MP3 320 kbps
The British Home Front Radio Service MP3 128 kbps
Rother Radio (Rotherham & Sheffield) MP3 128 kbps
broradio community radio, local news MP3 128 kbps
Past Perfect Radio 20s AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Camarthenshire local news, pop music MP3 128 kbps
BBC Radio Cymru 2 (128k) music, news UNKNOWN
Heart North Wales local news, music MP3 128 kbps
Nation Radio Wales contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps
University Radio York MP3 48 kbps
HWD Hospital Radio AAC+ 112 kbps
Hear Me - top pop pop, pop music MP3
Jorvik Radio AAC 320 kbps
Harrogate Hospital Radio classic hits, hospital radio MP3
Phoenix Radio 2000s, 2010s MP3 192 kbps
Tempo 107.4 FM MP3 128 kbps
Erewash Sound MP3
Powerhouse Radio christian, christian contemporary MP3
SMILE RADIO MP3 128 kbps
Rhubarb Radio local radio, music MP3 160 kbps
Revolution Radio Online AAC 320 kbps
Doncaster Radio MP3 192 kbps
Sine FM MP3
North Derbyshire Radio classic hits, hits MP3 192 kbps
Sheffield Live! community radio, sheffield MP3 128 kbps
Mondo Radio community radio, variety MP3 96 kbps
Dragon Radio pop MP3 128 kbps
Heart West Wales commercial, pop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Knottingley

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ashworth Barracks Victoria Cross Museum
Bar Convent Museum
Castleford Forum Museum
Colton Medieval Village
Cooper Art Gallery
Cusworth Hall
Danum Gallery, Library and Museum
Elsecar Heritage Centre
Experience Barnsley Museum and Discovery Centre
Fairfax House Museum
Jorvik Viking Centre
Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Museum
Kohima Museum
Maurice Dobson Museum
Mental Health Muesum
Micklegate Bar Museum
Pontefract Museum
South Yorkshire Air Museum
Temple Newsam House
Wakefield Museum
West Yorkshire History Centre
Worsbrough Mill Museum
York Army Museum
York Castle Museum
York Saint Mary's

Libraries in Knottingley

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Acomb Library0.0
Askern Community Library0.0
Barlby Library & Community Hub0.0
Bessacarr Library0.0
Bishopthorpe Common Library0.0
Boston Spa Library0.0
Cantley Library0.0
Castleford Library0.0
Chapeltown Library0.0
Conisbrough Community Library0.0
Copmanthorpe Library0.0
Crossgates Library0.0
Cudworth Library0.0
Darfield Library0.0
Dringhouses Library0.0
Featherstone Library and Community Centre0.0
Fulford Library0.0
Garforth Library & One Stop Centre0.0
Halton Library0.0
Harry Fairhurst Building0.0
Hemsworth Library0.0
Hoyland Library0.0
Intake Library0.0
JB Morrell Library0.0
Kippax Library0.0
Library@The Lightbox0.0
Methely Library0.0
Mexborough Library0.0
Normanton Library0.0
Oakwood Library0.0
Oakwood Library0.0
Polish Library0.0
Pontefract Library0.0
Raymond Burton Library for Humanities Research0.0
Rothwell Library0.0
Rothwell Library0.0
Rothwell Library0.0
Royston Library0.0
Sandal Library0.0
Scholes library0.0
Seacroft Library0.0
Seacroft Library0.0
Selby Library0.0
Shadwell Independent Library0.0
Sherburn-in-Elmet Library0.0
South Elmsall Library0.0
Sprotbrough Community Library0.0
Stanley Library0.0
Swinton Community Library0.0
Tadcaster Library0.0
The British Library Document Supply Centre0.0
Thorpe Hesley Library0.0
Thorpe Hesley Library0.0
Upton Library0.0
Valley Gardens Pop Up Library0.0
Wakefield One0.0
Walton Community Library0.0
Warmsworth Library0.0
Wath upon Dearne Community Library0.0
Wetherby Library0.0
Whinmoor Library0.0
Wombwell Library0.0
Worsbrough Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Knottingley

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Barnsley Markets
Castleford Market Hall
Chapeltown Market
Corn Exchange
Doncaster Market
Fish Market
Goose Hill Market
Hoyland Market
Indoor Market
Market Place
Meat And Fish Market
Mexborough Market
Outdoor Market
Pontefract Market Hall
Pontefract Outdoor Market
Selby Livestock Auction Mart
South Elmsall Market

Hotels in Knottingley

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Travelodge

Restaurants in Knottingley

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gaf's
Ruchee

Cafes in Knottingley

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Costa
Hill Top Cafe & Deli
Knottla Munch Box
Lees Lunchbox
No 8 Cafe and Sandwich Bar
The Community Cafe

Dentists in Knottingley

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hill Top Dental Practice
White Rose Dental Practice

Train Stations in Knottingley

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Knottingley

Gas Stations in Knottingley

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP Ferrybridge Services
Esso
Morrisons MFG Knottingley

Gyms in Knottingley

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Iron Wolf Gym

Breweries in Knottingley

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Acorn Brewery
Ainsty Ales
Bosun's Brewery
Brew York
Chin Chin Brewing Company
Crooked Brewery
HB Clark And Co Ltd
Hilltop Brewery Tap
Ice Cream Factory Brewery
Jolly Boys' Brewery
Little Black Dog Brewery and Taproom
Morton Collins Brewing Co
Old Mill Brewery
Selby (Middlebrough) Brewery
Tarn 51
Thomas Fawcett
Wetherby Brew Co

Stadiums & Teams in Knottingley

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Knottingley

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Leeds Bradford AirportLBALarge Airport
Leeds East AirportMedium Airport
RAF Barkston HeathMedium Airport
RAF LeemingMedium Airport
RAF TopcliffeMedium Airport
RAF WaddingtonWTNMedium Airport
Acaster Malbis AirstripSmall Airport
Askern AirfieldSmall Airport
Bagby Thirsk AirfieldSmall Airport
Bankwood Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Baxby-Husthwaite AirfieldSmall Airport
Beeches Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Birchwood Lodge AirstripSmall Airport
Birds Edge AirstripSmall Airport
Blackmoor Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Boon Hill Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Breighton AirfieldSmall Airport
Bridge Cottage AirstripSmall Airport
Burn AirfieldSmall Airport
Butterfield Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Calton Moor AirfieldSmall Airport
Camphill AirfieldSmall Airport
Caunton AirfieldSmall Airport
Cliffe AirstripSmall Airport
Coal Aston AirfieldSmall Airport
Crosland Moor AirfieldSmall Airport
Darley Moor AirfieldSmall Airport
Darlton Gliding ClubSmall Airport
Dishforth Village AirfieldSmall Airport
Elvington AirfieldSmall Airport
Felixkirk AirstripSmall Airport
Finningley Village AirstripSmall Airport
Forwood Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Full Sutton AirfieldSmall Airport
Garforth AirstripSmall Airport
Gilrudding Grange AirstripSmall Airport
Glebe Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Grange Farm Private AirstripSmall Airport
Griffin's Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Grove Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Haxey AirstripSmall Airport
Hazlewood Gallop / Tadcaster AirfieldSmall Airport
Headon Microlight AirfieldSmall Airport
Hibaldstow AirfieldSmall Airport
Holly Meadow Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Howden AirstripSmall Airport
Hutton Grange Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Ings Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Jericho Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Kirton-in-Lindsey Glider FieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Knottingley

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Weeland Road Post Office

Treatment Centers in Knottingley

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
AshField Medical Clinic
Cygnet Pindar Rehabilitation Centre
St Helen's Rehabilitation Hospital

Churches & Religious Organizations in Knottingley

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Elim Church
Knottingley Methodist Church
Knottingley URC
Salvation Army
St Botolph's
St Michael's Church

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Knottingley

What is the population of Knottingley?

Knottingley has a population of 13,804 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 106 people per square mile, spread across 130.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.8% female and 49.2% male.

Is Knottingley expensive to live in?

The median household income is $43,688, 42% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $247,510 (12% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,092 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Knottingley?

Knottingley has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 207 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 45.8 inches, with 14.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Knottingley?

Knottingley has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $840. There are 1,256 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Knottingley?

The median home value in Knottingley is $247,510. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,092. The homeownership rate is 63.4%.

How are the schools in Knottingley?

24.3% of adults in Knottingley hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 40.6% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Knottingley?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Knottingley is 5.2% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 4.7% Asian. 93.8% of residents speak only English at home. 4.1% of the population are military veterans. 6.6% of residents have a disability.

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