Postcode WF6 1RU is located in an urban city, within the Featherstone ward of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region , and forms part of the Streethouse & Sharlston Common area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 459.4 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 Normanton located about 1.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Streethouse & Sharlston Common has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,047 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.
Streethouse & Sharlston Common has a very high crime rate, with approximately 459.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 37.1% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 225 ft away from WF6 1RU.
Streethouse & Sharlston Common near WF6 1RU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Normanton located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 WF6 1RU postcode area, located within Streethouse & Sharlston Common, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Normanton Common Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.