# Knottingley Property Market Summary
Knottingley presents an affordable entry point into the West Yorkshire property market, with an overall average price of £128,009 across 4,247 properties. This former industrial town offers significantly lower property values compared to many regional counterparts, making it particularly attractive to first-time buyers and investors seeking value. However, the market has demonstrated notable volatility in recent years, with dramatic fluctuations that require careful interpretation.
The price history reveals an unusual pattern, with steady growth from 2017 (£128,400) through 2019 (£151,953) before an exceptional spike to £350,286 in 2020. This anomaly, along with subsequent peaks in 2021-2022, likely reflects specific high-value transactions or new-build developments rather than broad market shifts. More indicative are the 2023-2024 figures (£187,182 to £213,416), which suggest the market has stabilised at a level considerably above the pre-2020 baseline. Transaction volumes have remained relatively healthy, with 327 sales in 2024 demonstrating continued market activity despite the earlier volatility. The town's affordability and improving connectivity continue to underpin interest from buyers seeking value in the Yorkshire property market.
The average house price in Knottingley, West Yorkshire is £128,009. Prices range from £4,000 to £14,400,841.
There are 4,247 properties in Knottingley with 5,132 recorded transactions since 1995.
The median house price in Knottingley is £100,000, compared to an average of £128,009.
Knottingley has 2,092 semi-detached properties, 1,020 terraced properties, 921 detached properties, 129 flat / maisonette properties.
Average house prices in Knottingley have risen by 999.7% from £45,465 in 1995 to £500,000 in 2026.
The most popular streets in Knottingley by number of properties include Pontefract Road, Womersley Road, Pollards Fields, Arncliffe Drive, Sutton Lane.
Knottingley is located in West Yorkshire, in the Wakefield district.