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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

WF75PS

Stanley Main Close

WF76BE

Willow Lane East

WF76EU

Pretoria Street

WF76HS

Castleford Lane

WF76NQ

Chestnut Close

WF41ED

Fernside

WF41EG

Beechfield Drive

WF41TQ

The Heathers

WF75HN

Nunns Close

WF75HY

Priory Road

WF75PA

Banks Buildings

WF76JR

Avon Walk

WF75EN

Post Office Road

WF75HU

Hartley Street

WF75JL

Priory Road

WF75JU

Priordale Road

WF75PW

Nunns Court

WF76JJ

Featherstone

WF76LF

Alexander Road

WF75FB

Sundew Avenue

WF75HB

Whiteley Street

WF75HS

Nunns Croft

WF75JP

Wentworth Road

WF75NR

Hartley Terrace

WF76DT

Meadway

WF76HT

Stretton Close

WF76LE

Halfpenny Lane

WF41AQ

Jubilee Crescent

WF77RQ

Westlea

WF75AA

Pontefract Road

WF75ED

Lea Lane

WF75JD

Huntwick Avenue

WF75NY

Henley Drive

WF76JB

Ackton Close

WF75HG

Pontefract Road

WF76BG

Willow Lane

WF76BL

Park Lane

WF76JL

Featherstone

WF76JP

Cedar Grove

WF76LL

Dickinson Terrace

WF75BG

George Street

WF75DS

Leatham Drive

WF75HH

Nunns Lane

WF75LQ

Bedford Close

WF76AT

Ackton Lane

WF76HG

Springfield View

WF41BJ

Church Close

WF61FD

Featherstone

WF75BQ

Fearnley Street

WF75EF

Tarn Road

WF75FA

Stoborough Crescent

WF75HW

Pontefract Road

WF75QB

Dixon Mews

WF41DB

Weeland Road

WF41DZ

Weeland Road

WF75DE

Wakefield Road

WF75PB

St Martins Close

WF76DQ

Woodside View

WF76HH

Ackton Hall Crescent

WF76HP

Ackton Lane

WF75AN

Beech Grove

WF75LW

Katrina Grove

WF75ND

Ackworth Road

WF76LN

Robbins Terrace

WF76LT

Dixon Street

WF76NX

Green Lane

WF41XA

Weeland Road

WF75BB

Station Lane

WF75PY

Batten Court

WF76EY

Mill Lane

WF75BU

Short Street

WF75ES

Moor Road

WF75LU

Ackworth Road

WF76AZ

Manor Drive

WF76BW

The Orchard

WF76LA

Jardine Avenue

WF76TA

Green Lane Industrial Park

WF41BQ

Crossley Street

WF41ER

Oakleigh Close

WF75BN

Maxwell Street

WF75PT

Haigh Moor Drive

WF76BS

Wakefield Road

WF76DF

Farm Gardens

WF75PJ

Granville Street

WF75PL

Silkstone Road

WF76BP

Tall Trees Drive

WF76DJ

Whinney Lane

WF76HL

West End Avenue

WF76JU

Colwyn Terrace

WF41PU

Towers Lane

WF75DT

Leatham Park Road

WF75EZ

Victoria Street

WF76BU

Snydale Villas

WF76HR

Loscoe Lane

WF76HU

Ackton Wood Villas

WF41DR

Queen's Crescent

WF75AQ

Ravensmead

WF75HL

Wakefield Road

WF75PR

Stanley Main Avenue

WF76EA

Litell Royd

Data Sources

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