Postcode WF4 1RS is located in a rural village, 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 78.3 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 Sandal and Agbrigg located about 1.7 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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 78.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.3% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF4 1RS.
Streethouse & Sharlston Common near WF4 1RS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sandal and Agbrigg located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 1RS postcode area, located within Streethouse & Sharlston Common, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF4 1RS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | Doncaster Road, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1RR | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Oakdale Garage | Doncaster Road, Wakefield, WF4 1LR | Walking directions to Oakdale Garage |
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 1RS, 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.