Postcode WF7 6HE is located in a rural town, within the Featherstone ward of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Streethouse & Sharlston Common area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 114.7 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 Streethouse located about 0.9 miles away.
Streethouse & Sharlston Common has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,458 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Streethouse & Sharlston Common has a very high crime rate, with approximately 114.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.3% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF7 6HE.
Streethouse & Sharlston Common near WF7 6HE has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Streethouse located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Streethouse | N/A | Walking directions to Streethouse |
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 6HE postcode area, located within Streethouse & Sharlston Common, there are no schools in close proximity.
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 6HE, 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.