Postcode WF7 5HB 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 110.7 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 0.2 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 very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,133 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Featherstone has a high crime rate, with approximately 110.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 29.5% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 309 ft away from WF7 5HB.
Featherstone near WF7 5HB 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Featherstone | N/A | Walking directions to Featherstone |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 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 5HB postcode area, located within Featherstone, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF7 5HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | One Stop | 31-33 Station Lane, Featherstone, Pontefract, WF7 5BE | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.1 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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.