On average Featherstone has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 135 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 24.7% 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. The median sale price in Featherstone is £180,000 (around £217 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £148,750 and £230,000. 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.
Based on 193 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £217 per square foot) in Featherstone area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £640,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 37 | £280,000 | £263 |
| Semi-Detached | 73 | £187,000 | £232 |
| Terraced | 83 | £147,000 | £178 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £226,250 | £62,000 | £139,995 | £81,000 |
| 2017 | £204,995 | £70,000 | £144,995 | £90,000 |
| 2018 | £191,995 | £65,500 | £142,500 | £88,000 |
| 2019 | £195,000 | £48,000 | £137,500 | £98,750 |
| 2020 | £244,995 | £42,000 | £150,000 | £88,000 |
| 2021 | £256,500 | £61,470 | £166,250 | £113,000 |
| 2022 | £274,995 | £71,000 | £180,000 | £118,000 |
| 2023 | £270,000 | £39,800 | £178,998 | £134,250 |
| 2024 | £275,500 | £117,500 | £186,250 | £133,500 |
| 2025 | £280,000 | £77,500 | £187,500 | £132,000 |
| 2026 | £300,000 | — | £200,000 | £155,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £181 | £360 | £143 | £100 |
| 2017 | £173 | £69 | £145 | £113 |
| 2018 | £183 | £100 | £151 | £115 |
| 2019 | £179 | £90 | £157 | £124 |
| 2020 | £202 | £55 | £160 | £110 |
| 2021 | £216 | £159 | £172 | £140 |
| 2022 | £242 | £173 | £200 | £151 |
| 2023 | £254 | £65 | £192 | £161 |
| 2024 | £238 | £205 | £202 | £157 |
| 2025 | £264 | £132 | £220 | £171 |
| 2026 | £250 | — | £240 | £180 |
Annual council tax rates for Wakefield district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected councillors for Featherstone ward.
Scott Haslam
Featherstone - Elected 12 Dec 2024
WF76BJ
Willow Lane
WF41EH
Grime Lane
WF75JL
Priory Road
WF75NE
Girnhill Lane
WF75BB
Station Lane
WF75LH
Bedford Close
WF76DJ
Whinney Lane
WF76LF
Alexander Road
WF75DD
Lister Road
WF76FB
Parkfield Lane
WF76LZ
The Copse
WF76LL
Dickinson Terrace
WF75PJ
Granville Street
WF76DF
Farm Gardens
WF76JR
Avon Walk
WF61ZB
Rosie Road
WF75HH
Nunns Lane
WF76BT
Wakefield Road
WF76HD
New Road
WF75LE
Ackworth Road
WF76JW
Mount Pleasant Street
WF41XA
Weeland Road
WF76DP
Netheroyd
WF75PD
Verner Street
WF41PX
Doncaster Road