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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 208 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Featherstone area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,800 up to £640,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Featherstone over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached40£282,500£2,870
Flats3£75,000£1,452
Semi-Detached70£190,000£2,433
Terraced95£135,000£1,862

10 years median price trend in Featherstone

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

All postcodes in Featherstone

WF75EE

Lea Lane

WF76DT

Meadway

WF76AA

Carlton Street

WF75LP

Ackworth Road

WF75DZ

Wentbridge Road

WF75DS

Leatham Drive

WF77RQ

Westlea

WF75BP

Wakefield Road

WF76HX

Castleford Lane

WF76NN

Ladysmith Close

WF76EA

Litell Royd

WF76TA

Green Lane Industrial Park

WF75LQ

Bedford Close

WF76RA

Boothroyds Way

WF76BZ

Red Lane

WF41AL

Hammer Lane

WF75PG

Colliers Road

WF75FA

Stoborough Crescent

WF75HL

Wakefield Road

WF41DP

Woodside Crescent

WF41AY

Southfield Road

WF76DD

Jubilee Cottages

WF76DN

Belmont Street

WF76DE

Whinney Lane

WF76JX

Green Lane

WF76HS

Castleford Lane

WF76EN

Boothroyds Way

WF76LH

Featherstone Lane

WF75JQ

Huntwick Crescent

WF75HN

Nunns Close

WF76LN

Robbins Terrace

WF75ET

Farm Road

WF41DT

Weeland Drive

WF75LL

Field View Cottages

WF76AQ

Claytons Buildings

WF76DH

Gin Lane

WF41AX

Eastville Road

WF76AL

Highfield Close

WF76GA

Thistle Hill Drive

WF75DR

Leatham Crescent

WF41EW

Santingley Lane

WF41EJ

Grime Lane

WF41AJ

Jubilee Road

WF76ER

Junction Close

WF75PU

Silkstone Road

WF75LN

Ackworth Road

WF75AG

Pontefract Road

WF75AD

Pontefract Road

WF41ED

Fernside

WF76NH

Vicarage Gardens

WF75JG

Huntwick Crescent

WF76EL

Green Lane

WF75EF

Tarn Road

WF76HL

West End Avenue

WF75AJ

Pontefract Road

WF75ED

Lea Lane

WF75LU

Ackworth Road

WF76JH

Westerman Close

WF76BS

Wakefield Road

WF75PP

Lidgett Green

WF75HS

Nunns Croft

WF76AT

Ackton Lane

WF76LE

Halfpenny Lane

WF75DP

Leatham Park Road

WF41AG

Northfield Road

WF41EA

Weeland Road

WF41BQ

Crossley Street

WF76FE

Lister Park

WF76LU

Gladstone Street

WF76ED

Waldenhowe Close

WF76DY

George Street

WF75JD

Huntwick Avenue

WF61RS

Featherstone

WF76BE

Willow Lane East

WF75HY

Priory Road

WF41BA

Cow Lane

WF75JR

Southfield Avenue

WF61FD

Featherstone

WF76BU

Snydale Villas

WF41DZ

Weeland Road

WF75LW

Katrina Grove

WF41BP

Miners Court

WF76NR

Willowmore Fold

WF41BH

Long Row

WF75JE

Huntwick Avenue

WF75NS

Andrew Street

WF76DS

Meadway

WF75AE

Halfpenny Lane

WF75LS

Hall Street

WF75PX

Batten Way

WF41BU

Colliery Walk

WF76AP

Ackton Lane

WF75QF

Miller Avenue

WF75JU

Priordale Road

WF41PU

Towers Lane

WF75JF

Huntwick Crescent

WF75JP

Wentworth Road

WF77RP

Westwinds

WF75FF

Larkspur Drive

WF61RH

Foxbridge Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.