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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 135 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
135
Deprivation level
8/10
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
70.52(+60%)
Public order
19.7(+123%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.96(-23%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.11(+18%)
Drugs
9.71(+170%)
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 219 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 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
Semi-Detached81£188,000
Detached47£280,000
Terraced89£130,000
Flats2£57,400

10 years median price trend in Featherstone

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

All postcodes in Featherstone

WF76FG

Featherstone Grove

WF76NQ

Chestnut Close

WF75DE

Wakefield Road

WF41DN

Hammer Lane

WF75FD

Lingwell Croft Court

WF76NJ

James Duggan Avenue

WF76DR

Meadway

WF75AN

Beech Grove

WF75NZ

Girnhill Lane

WF61RU

Featherstone

WF75DF

Wakefield Road

WF76AS

Sun Court

WF75PT

Haigh Moor Drive

WF75JB

Hardwick Road

WF75LY

Ackworth Road

WF76HQ

Ackton Hall Crescent

WF75ES

Moor Road

WF75NA

The Green

WF41DD

Weeland Road

WF76DZ

Litell Royd

WF75WW

Wakefield Road

WF75HX

Priory Road

WF76ND

The Fairway

WF75FH

Flockton Court

WF76NE

St Andrews Drive

WF41WX

Weeland Road

WF41AZ

Cow Lane

WF76JZ

Rhyl Street

WF61FS

Rosie Road

WF75JH

Huntwick Crescent

WF75EA

Appletree Road

WF41DF

Woodside Crescent

WF75FJ

High Hazel Close

WF76GB

Whitwell Main

WF75AU

Kempston Road

WF76HF

Common Side Lane

WF75DH

Little Lane

WF76EG

Station Lane

WF76HN

Gothic Mount

WF75PL

Silkstone Road

WF75QD

Newlove Close

WF76LG

Alexander Crescent

WF75JY

Priory Road

WF76LS

Featherstone Lane

WF75QB

Dixon Mews

WF41AS

Clifton Road

WF76BL

Park Lane

WF75LJ

The Bungalows

WF41EB

Weeland Road

WF76GD

Whitwell Drive

WF76AZ

Manor Drive

WF76BW

The Orchard

WF41DB

Weeland Road

WF75EP

Post Office Road

WF75JS

Hillcrest Avenue

WF76JP

Cedar Grove

WF75DY

Wentbridge Road

WF75BS

Clayton Court

WF75EN

Post Office Road

WF75BY

Lister Drive

WF75HB

Whiteley Street

WF76EJ

Kimberley Street

WF76NA

Gleneagles Road

WF76LJ

Featherstone Lane

WF75JN

Huntwick Drive

WF76HW

Throstle Crest

WF75BH

Wilson Street

WF41DW

Netheroyd Place

WF75AH

Houndhill Lane

WF41DH

Hammer Lane

WF75AX

The Delph

WF75EY

Albert Street

WF76EE

Park Court

WF76NB

The Links

WF75BG

George Street

WF75HF

Nunns Lane

WF76EB

The Crescent

WF75BL

Allison Street

WF76EZ

New Road

WF76AE

Halton Street

WF76DL

Farm Croft

WF76DW

George Street

WF41DS

Weeland Crescent

WF76LB

South View

WF41AF

Weeland Road

WF75BN

Maxwell Street

WF75DX

Leatham Crescent

WF41TQ

The Heathers

WF76EQ

Acton Hall Enterprise Park

WF76HA

Cooksland Lane

WF75JT

Featherstone

WF76DB

Whinney Close

WF41EL

The Green

WF76NT

Elliotsdale Street

WF76LR

Featherstone Lane

WF41ET

Redwood Grove

WF75PE

Stoborough Crescent

WF76BN

Willow Court

WF76AN

Featherstone Lane

WF76AJ

Highfield Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.