Postcode WF4 1DB 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 moderate crime levels, with around 57.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Streethouse & Sharlston Common is £46,598 per year. The nearest station is Streethouse located about 0.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 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 15,022 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Streethouse & Sharlston Common has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 57.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.4% 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 per household in Streethouse & Sharlston Common is £46,598 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 10 ft away from WF4 1DB.
Streethouse & Sharlston Common near WF4 1DB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Streethouse located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Streethouse | N/A | Walking directions to Streethouse |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sharlston Common | Large | Walking directions to Sharlston Common |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 40 | £282,500 | £2,870 |
| Flats | 3 | £75,000 | £1,452 |
| Semi-Detached | 70 | £190,000 | £2,433 |
| Terraced | 95 | £135,000 | £1,862 |
10 year median price trend in Featherstone
In the WF4 1DB postcode area, located within Streethouse & Sharlston Common, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF4 1DB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Sharlston Local | 75 Weeland Road, Wakefield, WF4 1DA | Walking directions to Sharlston Local |
Annual council tax rates for Wakefield district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WF4 1DB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Scott Haslam
Featherstone - Elected 12 Dec 2024
Jon Trickett
Normanton and Hemsworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.