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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

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

Data Sources

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