Postcode WF7 6JY 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 moderate crime levels, with around 50.8 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Streethouse & Sharlston Common has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,184 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Streethouse & Sharlston Common has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 50.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.6% 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 6JY.
Streethouse & Sharlston Common near WF7 6JY 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Featherstone | N/A | Walking directions to Featherstone |
Based on 219 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 81 | £188,000 |
| Detached | 47 | £280,000 |
| Terraced | 89 | £130,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £57,400 |
10 year median price trend in Featherstone
In the WF7 6JY postcode area, located within Streethouse & Sharlston Common, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF7 6JY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Your Local Extra | 46 Green Lane, Featherstone, Pontefract, WF7 6JX | Walking directions to Your Local Extra |
| 0.4 mi | BB Featherstone Superstore | 93 Station Lane, Featherstone, Pontefract, WF7 5BJ | Walking directions to BB Featherstone Superstore |
| 0.4 mi | Featherstone Mini Market | 69 Station Lane, Pontefract, WF7 5BJ | Walking directions to Featherstone Mini Market |
| 0.5 mi | Polonia | The Precinct, Pontefract, WF7 5BX | Walking directions to Polonia |
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 6JY, 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: 01/06/2026.