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Property for sale in Knottingley
Knottingley is in the lower Aire Valley and is an industrial town of about 17,000 residents. It lies at the heart of some of the most beautiful countryside in England, including areas of outstanding natural beauty in a county that is steeped in history. Industry and commerce are attracted to Knottingley because of its proximity to the A1(M), the M62 and the A645. Of course, long before the roads were built, the canal and railway networks supported the textile and coalmining industries and coal is still mined at neighbouring Kellingley Colliery. Knottingley town centre is divided in two by the Knottingley to Goole railway line which carries coal to the power stations at Drax, Eggborough and Ferrybridge, a village due west of Knottingley.
Property for sale in Knottingley is a mix of post-war terraced and semi-detached houses and bungalows; and new-build developments including terraced and semi-detached townhouses. Estate agents in Knottingley also represent detached, contemporary houses within attractive new developments and a selection of new-build executive-sized houses with double garages.
Flats for sale in Knottingley are mostly found in new-build apartment houses and, occasionally, within converted terraced houses. For details of flats currently on the market, and for information regarding bungalows and houses, please contact Knottingley estate agents.
Amenities for Knottingley properties
Knottingley is one of a group known as the 'Five Towns' together with Pontefract, Castleford, Featherstone and Normanton. Knottingley has always enjoyed a fair share of local pubs, some going back to the days of the mail coach. Education in Knottingley is provided by a good choice of infant and junior schools and by Knottingley High School & Sports College. There are also 6th form colleges in neighbouring Pontefract, Wakefield and Selby. Knottingley has a sports centre to the north of town and in the summer there is a popular carnival that was first held in 1927.
Transport in Knottingley
The railway station in Knottingley provides regular services to Leeds and Wakefield Kirkgate and there are buses from Knottingley to Ferrybridge, Pontefract and Castleford.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Knottingley, which is covered by postcode, WF11, you may also like to consider Castleford, Pontefract, Normanton, Wakefield, Ossett, Batley, Mirfield, Brighouse, Elland, Huddersfield and Halifax.