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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

WF76EL

Green Lane

WF76JZ

Rhyl Street

WF41DG

Woodside Avenue

WF75DR

Leatham Crescent

WF75NZ

Girnhill Lane

WF76LY

Sycamore Way

WF75LP

Ackworth Road

WF41PT

Towers Lane

WF75PN

Nunns View

WF75BD

Oxford Street

WF75EW

Regent Street

WF76DR

Meadway

WF76GA

Thistle Hill Drive

WF76JE

Green Lane

WF76NR

Willowmore Fold

WF75FJ

High Hazel Close

WF75HF

Nunns Lane

WF76HD

New Road

WF41AR

Clifton Road

WF41PX

Doncaster Road

WF75HE

St Thomas Road

WF76AQ

Claytons Buildings

WF41AY

Southfield Road

WF41BG

Crossley Street

WF41DY

Weeland Road

WF41ES

The Beeches

WF75AU

Kempston Road

WF75JZ

Priory Road

WF76FF

Faviell Gardens

WF76NF

Muirfield Avenue

WF41DF

Woodside Crescent

WF75HT

Nunns Green

WF75LN

Ackworth Road

WF75QA

Fox Close

WF76AL

Highfield Close

WF76HA

Cooksland Lane

WF76LR

Featherstone Lane

WF76NA

Gleneagles Road

WF75AE

Halfpenny Lane

WF75AX

The Delph

WF76DP

Netheroyd

WF76HJ

Warren Drive

WF75EQ

Wingreen Way

WF75FL

Warren Court

WF75NU

Katrina Grove

WF76DE

Whinney Lane

WF76ED

Waldenhowe Close

WF41AH

Coronation Road

WF75AJ

Pontefract Road

WF75EJ

Mews Court

WF75NW

Girnhill Lane

WF75PF

Verner Street

WF76EH

Green Lane

WF41EH

Grime Lane

WF61GY

Premier Way North

WF75DA

Mill Cottages

WF75ET

Farm Road

WF75JS

Hillcrest Avenue

WF76LB

South View

WF76LU

Gladstone Street

WF76NL

James Duggan Avenue

WF76NT

Elliotsdale Street

WF41BT

Colliery Street

WF41EB

Weeland Road

WF75HX

Priory Road

WF76AH

Featherstone Lane

WF76AY

De Lacy Avenue

WF75DF

Wakefield Road

WF75EP

Post Office Road

WF75ER

Post Office Road

WF75EX

Albert Street

WF75LB

Bedford Court

WF75LF

Friars Close

WF76BY

Whinney Lane

WF76DY

George Street

WF76EF

Clark Court

WF76EJ

Kimberley Street

WF77RP

Westwinds

WF41DE

Weeland Drive

WF75EH

Wakefield Road

WF75LS

Hall Street

WF75LZ

Wellgarth Road

WF76EE

Park Court

WF76JY

Green Lane

WF76NS

Riverside Court

WF75DW

Leatham Park Road

WF75HR

Church View

WF75JG

Huntwick Crescent

WF75JJ

Hardwick Road

WF75NB

Green Acres

WF75NF

Girnhill Lane

WF76EN

Boothroyds Way

WF76ER

Junction Close

WF76GB

Whitwell Main

WF76HE

New Road

WF76JF

Back Duke Street

WF41TG

Springvale Close

WF75QF

Miller Avenue

WF76LS

Featherstone Lane

WF41AG

Northfield Road

Data Sources

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