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About

Featherstone ward lies in the eastern part of Wakefield, historically shaped by coal mining. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of older terraced housing and more modern developments. Its layout reflects its industrial past, centred around the main High Street which serves as a local commercial hub for everyday needs.

The ward contains the large Featherstone Lions Sports and Social Club, a focal point for community activities. A notable local feature is the statue of Don Fox, commemorating the town's deep-rooted association with rugby league. The landscape is largely urban, with some open recreational spaces including the Featherstone Millennium Green.

Area overview

On average Featherstone has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 139 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Featherstone is £43,401 per year. There are 9 schools in Featherstone: 7 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Featherstone is home to around 17,512 people, with a population density of about 813.3 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
139
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
24.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Featherstone Population
17,512
Population density
813.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
73.72(+69%)
Public order
21.81(+143%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.91(-21%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.11(+19%)
Drugs
9.14(+166%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
16,345
93.34%
Other White
584
3.34%
African
89
0.51%
Chinese
68
0.39%
White and Asian (mixed)
57
0.33%
Total population: 17,511

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
4,064
28.59%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,798
19.69%
Level 3 (A level)
2,251
15.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,209
15.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,560
10.98%
Total 16+ residents: 14,213

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,310
30.21%
Owns outright
2,288
29.92%
Social rents from council
1,399
18.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
894
11.69%
Other social rented
541
7.08%
Total households: 7,646

Property prices in Featherstone

Based on 207 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Featherstone area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,800 up to £675,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Featherstone in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Featherstone over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached40£285,000
Flats4£77,500
Semi-Detached76£188,500
Terraced87£132,000

10 years median price trend in Featherstone

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Featherstone.

All postcodes in Featherstone

WF75AR

Scholars Grove

WF76AN

Featherstone Lane

WF41BH

Long Row

WF75AB

Pontefract Road

WF75FE

Thornlow Close

WF75PG

Colliers Road

WF76BA

Church Lane

WF76LW

Gordon Street

WF41AU

Francis Road

WF75DL

Little Lane

WF75FG

Maycroft Avenue

WF75JA

Hardwick Road

WF76DU

Meadway

WF76NH

Vicarage Gardens

WF75AL

Pontefract Road

WF75DZ

Wentbridge Road

WF75NA

The Green

WF75PH

Granville Street

WF76AX

Manor Drive

WF76DN

Belmont Street

WF76LJ

Featherstone Lane

WF41BS

Crossley Street

WF75BJ

Station Lane

WF75HP

Brookway

WF75NT

Katrina Grove

WF75NX

Macauley Place

WF76DB

Whinney Close

WF76EP

Phoenix Avenue

WF76FB

Parkfield Lane

WF76JS

Avon Walk

WF76LD

Halfpenny Lane

WF61RH

Foxbridge Way

WF75BA

Station Lane

WF75FP

Priory Place

WF75QE

Miller Road

WF76DD

Jubilee Cottages

WF76FJ

Kimberley Street

WF76LZ

The Copse

WF76RA

Boothroyds Way

WF41AP

Eastville Road

WF41DU

Weeland Drive

WF41TJ

Heather Croft

WF61RT

Featherstone

WF75BL

Allison Street

WF75EA

Appletree Road

WF76AA

Carlton Street

WF76AD

Featherstone Lane

WF76EQ

Acton Hall Enterprise Park

WF76NJ

James Duggan Avenue

WF41WX

Weeland Road

WF76EG

Station Lane

WF75AT

Houndhill Lane

WF75DH

Little Lane

WF75NN

Girnhill Lane

WF75PE

Stoborough Crescent

WF75PZ

Fox Road

WF76GE

Thistle Hill Close

WF41EA

Weeland Road

WF75BE

Station Lane

WF75DN

Little Lane

WF75HA

Vicarage Lane

WF76BZ

Red Lane

WF76JN

Cedar Walk

WF41AF

Weeland Road

WF41DX

Weeland Crescent

WF41EN

Back Lane

WF75AD

Pontefract Road

WF75DU

Leatham Crescent

WF76JX

Green Lane

WF41DQ

Wood Street

WF41DS

Weeland Crescent

WF76BD

Cutsyke Road

WF76JG

Green Lane

WF76JW

Mount Pleasant Street

WF76NN

Ladysmith Close

WF41DD

Weeland Road

WF76AW

Featherstone Lane

WF75AP

Pontefract Road

WF76BQ

North Close

WF76GG

Sandringham Court

WF76HB

New Road

WF41AJ

Jubilee Road

WF41AT

Weeland Avenue

WF75DP

Leatham Park Road

WF76AP

Ackton Lane

WF41BP

Miners Court

WF41EW

Santingley Lane

WF75AZ

Four Stones Way

WF75JB

Hardwick Road

WF75LD

Wakefield Road

WF75NE

Girnhill Lane

WF75NP

Granville Street

WF41EP

West Lane

WF75FD

Lingwell Croft Court

WF75HZ

Hardwick Road

WF75LA

Wentworth Road

WF76EZ

New Road

WF76HX

Castleford Lane

WF76LX

Cedar Walk

WF76ND

The Fairway

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.