Postcode WF7 6BQ 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.8 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 Featherstone located about 1.0 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Streethouse & Sharlston Common has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,047 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.
Streethouse & Sharlston Common has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.8% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 47 ft away from WF7 6BQ.
Streethouse & Sharlston Common near WF7 6BQ 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 208 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Featherstone area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,800 up to £640,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 40 | £282,500 | £2,870 |
| Flats | 3 | £75,000 | £1,452 |
| Semi-Detached | 70 | £190,000 | £2,433 |
| Terraced | 95 | £135,000 | £1,862 |
10 year median price trend in Featherstone
In the WF7 6BQ 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 6BQ
| 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.
Elected local representatives for WF7 6BQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Scott Haslam
Featherstone - Elected 12 Dec 2024
Jon Trickett
Normanton and Hemsworth - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.