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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

WF75FQ

Featherstone

WF75PP

Lidgett Green

WF76BB

Church Lane

WF76FH

Featherstone Drive

WF76HW

Throstle Crest

WF41DN

Hammer Lane

WF75FH

Flockton Court

WF75QD

Newlove Close

WF76DS

Meadway

WF76DZ

Litell Royd

WF76HY

Featherstone

WF41BE

High Street

WF41DP

Woodside Crescent

WF41ET

Redwood Grove

WF61FL

Harvard Way

WF75BX

Shopping Precinct

WF75BY

Lister Drive

WF75JQ

Huntwick Crescent

WF76HQ

Ackton Hall Crescent

WF41TH

Heather View

WF75BS

Clayton Court

WF75BT

Lister Close

WF75DY

Wentbridge Road

WF75EL

Railway Terrace

WF75FF

Larkspur Drive

Data Sources

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