Postcode WF7 5JG 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 very high crime levels, with around 173.1 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 0.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Girnhill Lane Community Garden.
Featherstone has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 392 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Featherstone has a very high crime rate, with approximately 173.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 75.4% 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 5JG.
Featherstone near WF7 5JG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
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 WF7 5JG postcode area, located within Featherstone, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Girnhill Lane WMC | Girnhill Lane, Featherstone, Pontefract, WF7 5NW | |
| 0.4 mi | Featherstone Lions ARLFC | Wakefield Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, WF7 5BP |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.