Postcode WF7 6BD is located in an urban city, within the Featherstone ward of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Streethouse & Sharlston Common area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 135.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Streethouse & Sharlston Common is £46,598 per year. The nearest station is Glasshoughton located about 1.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Streethouse & Sharlston Common has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,444 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Streethouse & Sharlston Common has a very high crime rate, with approximately 135.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Streethouse & Sharlston Common is £46,598 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 4 ft away from WF7 6BD.
Streethouse & Sharlston Common near WF7 6BD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Glasshoughton located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 207 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 | 40 | £285,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £77,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 76 | £188,500 |
| Terraced | 87 | £132,000 |
10 year median price trend in Featherstone
In the WF7 6BD postcode area, located within Streethouse & Sharlston Common, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF7 6BD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | 54 Church Lane, Featherstone, Pontefract, WF7 6BB | Walking directions to Best-one |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.