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Care homes offering respite care in Knottingley

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There are 2 care homes offering respite care in and around Knottingley on AskBart. Published fees average about £850 a week, while Wakefield usually pays £853. The largest is Willow Park Care Home, with 64 beds. The most recent inspection was at Willow Park Care Home in October 2022.

care homes
2
typical residential fee
£850/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716

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Knottingley

Care homes in Knottingley (2)

★ With family reviews

All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026

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Knottingley in numbers

What Wakefield council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Care homes offering respite care listed2
Rated Good or Outstanding1 of 1 (100%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate0
Average published weekly fee£850
Wakefield usual weekly rate (2025)£853
LargestWillow Park Care Home (64 beds)
Most recently inspectedWillow Park Care Home (October 2022)
Homes by care typeResidential 2 · Dementia 2 · Respite 2
Average house price, Wakefield (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£198,519
Good1
Not yet rated1
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Knottingley£850/wk
  • Dementia, Knottingley£850/wk
  • Wakefield average£892/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Wakefield. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.

Guides: Residential care homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Wakefield

The average house price in Wakefield is £198,519, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.

Average price by property type

All property types
£198,519
Detached
£314,856
Semi-detached
£199,891
Terraced
£158,494
Flats & maisonettes
£100,133

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.

Living in Knottingley

Safety & PeaceB

Good — quieter than 39% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesC

Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesC

Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

151 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime55
  • Anti-social behaviour31
  • Vehicle crime11
  • Burglary10
How we grade areas

Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, Jul 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.

Community & connection in Knottingley

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Age UK Wakefield District

Help and support for older people in the Wakefield District - advice service - social contact service - befriending service - home support service - internet shopping service and more.

4.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1096511)
Charity

Sherburn Visiting Scheme Supporting Seniors

The activities of the charity include supplying transport for hospital and other medical appointments, a befriending service, shopping trips, assisted shopping, weekly activity sessions, a meals…

6.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1200752)
Charity

Neighbourhood Elders Team

Relief of poverty, sickness and distress of elderly people and their carers in Garforth and thesurrounding area. These objects are achieved by the provision of a caring and befriending service,…

7.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1088836)

Knottingley: health, services and environment

Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.

People aged 85+
+49.7%
Projected change in Wakefield, 2025 to 2035 (8,330 to 12,472). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+21.4%
Projected change in Wakefield, 2025 to 2035 (71,628 to 86,943). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
3
Nearest: Ash Grove Pharmacy (0.2 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
5
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
99.3%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 93.3% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Deprivation ranking
1–3 out of 10
Where the 9 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).

Hospices near Knottingley

  • The Prince of Wales Hospice · 3.9 milesCQC Good (report published May 2026). CQC page
  • Wakefield Hospice · 9.8 milesCQC Good (report published March 2024). CQC page
  • Martin House · 13.9 milesCQC Good (report published September 2016). CQC page

Hospitals near Knottingley

Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.

Is Knottingley a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Knottingley

Knottingley suits people who value green space, a quieter pace and affordability over busy town-centre convenience. The town has 23 parks and reasonable social provision, making it workable for those with local family support or who enjoy outdoor pursuits. It is not ideal if you need frequent specialist shopping or prefer a larger, more cosmopolitan setting.

Health & support

  • Medical access: Knottingley has GP surgeries and pharmacies; nearby Pontefract and the wider Wakefield area offer hospital services within reasonable reach for emergencies and planned care.
  • Safety: Recorded crime in 2026-04 was 611 offences, with violent crime, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour the most common types — higher than many comparable towns, so worth considering carefully.
  • Family & connection: Think carefully about how close family and friends are; a quieter town means you will rely more on established local ties or be prepared to travel for regular visits.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Care-home fees in Yorkshire and the Humber sit broadly in line with or slightly below the national average, making Knottingley a reasonably affordable option for residential care.
  • Transport: Knottingley has bus links to nearby towns and cities; rail access is available but the town itself is car-dependent for many daily tasks. Two supermarkets serve everyday shopping.
  • Housing options: Care-home provision in Knottingley is available but modest in scale; families should visit early and check availability, as choice is more limited than in larger urban centres.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: The town has 23 parks and 4 allotments, giving good scope for walks, gardening and outdoor activities. A range of restaurants, cafes, pubs and bars supports social outings.
  • Community: Knottingley has social venues and community spaces; ask care homes and local services about memory cafés, activity groups and neighbour networks.
  • Climate: Yorkshire winters are cool and damp; summers mild. The area is not unusually wet or cold by English standards.

Things to weigh up

  • Crime figures: At 611 offences recorded, Knottingley's crime rate is higher than many comparable small towns — worth discussing with local care staff and visiting at different times of day.
  • Limited shopping: Only two supermarkets locally; anyone who enjoys a wider choice of shops or regular browsing may find the town restrictive and need to travel.
  • Small care-home market: Fewer homes and places to choose from than larger towns; start your search early and keep a realistic timeline for moves.

Questions about care homes in Knottingley

How many care homes offering respite care are there in Knottingley?

AskBart lists 2 care homes offering respite care in and around Knottingley, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are care homes offering respite care in Knottingley rated?

Of the 1 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 1 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How do I choose between care homes offering respite care in Knottingley?

Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Respite care explained" covers what to look for.

Weighing up your options in Knottingley?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Knottingley:

Prefer to stay in your own home with visiting carers?See home care in Knottingley

Near Knottingley

Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Guides for families

More in our respite care guides.

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