Postcode WF7 5LJ 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 174.2 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 0.5 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 174.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.5% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF7 5LJ.
Featherstone near WF7 5LJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 179 recent sales, the median property price is £173,000 in Featherstone area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £650,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 38 | £280,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £80,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 62 | £190,000 |
| Terraced | 78 | £137,750 |
10 years price trend in Featherstone
In the WF7 5LJ postcode area, located within Featherstone, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.