Postcode WF7 5DS 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 86.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Featherstone is £34,100 per year. The nearest station is Featherstone located about 0.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Purston Park.
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 86.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 42.7% 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 of residents in Featherstone is £34,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF7 5DS.
Featherstone near WF7 5DS 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Featherstone | N/A | Walking directions to Featherstone |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Purston Park | Large | Walking directions to Purston Park |
Based on 217 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 | 46 | £285,500 |
| Flats | 7 | £115,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 75 | £187,000 |
| Terraced | 89 | £130,000 |
10 year median price trend in Featherstone
In the WF7 5DS postcode area, located within Featherstone, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF7 5DS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Little Lane Store | 97 Little Lane, Pontefract, WF7 5DL | Walking directions to Little Lane Store |
| 0.3 mi | Park Stores | 79-81 Ackworth Road, Pontefract, WF7 5LY | Walking directions to Park Stores |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.