Postcode WF4 1BL is located in a rural town, within the Featherstone ward of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region , and forms part of the Streethouse & Sharlston Common area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 84.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Streethouse & Sharlston Common is £40,500 per year. The nearest station is Streethouse located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Sharlston Common.
Streethouse & Sharlston Common has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,696 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Streethouse & Sharlston Common has a high crime rate, with approximately 84.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 62.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Streethouse & Sharlston Common is £40,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF4 1BL.
Streethouse & Sharlston Common near WF4 1BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 206 recent sales, the median property price is £174,000 in Featherstone area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,800 up to £675,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 41 | £285,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £115,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 72 | £190,000 |
| Terraced | 86 | £131,500 |
10 years price trend in Featherstone
In the WF4 1BL postcode area, located within Streethouse & Sharlston Common, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sharlston Rovers ARLFC | Weeland Road, Wakefield, WF4 1DD | |
| 0.4 mi | Sharlston Villa Club | 31 Grime Lane, Wakefield, WF4 1EJ |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.