Postcode WF7 5AJ is located in an urban city, within the Featherstone ward of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Featherstone area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Featherstone is £40,308 per year. The nearest station is Featherstone located about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Featherstone has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,669 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Featherstone has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Featherstone is £40,308 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 41 ft away from WF7 5AJ.
Featherstone near WF7 5AJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Featherstone located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Featherstone | N/A | Walking directions to Featherstone |
Based on 207 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Featherstone area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,800 up to £675,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 40 | £285,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £77,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 76 | £188,500 |
| Terraced | 87 | £132,000 |
10 year median price trend in Featherstone
In the WF7 5AJ postcode area, located within Featherstone, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF7 5AJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Little Lane Store | 97 Little Lane, Pontefract, WF7 5DL | Walking directions to Little Lane Store |
| 0.4 mi | Park Stores | 79-81 Ackworth Road, Pontefract, WF7 5LY | Walking directions to Park Stores |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.