Postcode WF7 5BE 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 very high crime levels, with around 142.3 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 0.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Purston Park.
Featherstone has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,830 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Featherstone has a very high crime rate, with approximately 142.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.3% 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 238 ft away from WF7 5BE.
Featherstone near WF7 5BE has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Featherstone located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Featherstone | N/A | Walking directions to Featherstone |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Purston Park | Large | Walking directions to Purston Park |
| 0.2 mi | Girnhill Lane Community Garden | Small | Walking directions to Girnhill Lane Community Garden |
Based on 219 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 81 | £188,000 |
| Detached | 47 | £280,000 |
| Terraced | 89 | £130,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £57,400 |
10 year median price trend in Featherstone
In the WF7 5BE postcode area, located within Featherstone, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF7 5BE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | One Stop | 31-33 Station Lane, Featherstone, Pontefract, WF7 5BE | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0 mi | Polonia | The Precinct, Pontefract, WF7 5BX | Walking directions to Polonia |
| 0.1 mi | Featherstone Mini Market | 69 Station Lane, Pontefract, WF7 5BJ | Walking directions to Featherstone Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Pontefract Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, WF7 5HG | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | BB Featherstone Superstore | 93 Station Lane, Featherstone, Pontefract, WF7 5BJ | Walking directions to BB Featherstone Superstore |
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 WF7 5BE, 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: 01/06/2026.