WF7 is a postcode district in Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber, covering 565 active and 86 retired postcodes.
The largest share of WF7 (16%) is characterised by a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability, alongside a transitioning industrial area — historically working class, gradually changing (16%). A further 13% of the district is made up of a mature area of hard-working, older residents in affordable homes. This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes WF7 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in WF7 are around £202k, down 6.4% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across WF7 at 362 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full WF7 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
WF7 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WF7 postcode area.
22,590
42
£ 39,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WF7's 65% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £202k. Property prices are trending down 6.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Streethouse, Junior, Infant and Nursery
Featherstone Purston Infant School
Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School
Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Oakfield Park School
The Featherstone Academy
St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Brown Cow
- Glencoe Villa Guest House
- Rolands Croft
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Ackworth Service Station
- Ackworth Service Station Ltd
- Affordable Nutrition
- B & M Retail Ltd
- Bargain Booze
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Ackworth Village Social Club
- Boot And Shoe
- Bradley Arms
- Cross Keys Hotel
- Ego @ The Beverley Arms
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Ackworth Born And Bread
- Ashs Balti
- Butterfly Coffee Lounge
- Featherstone Delights
- Featherstone Methodist Church Hall
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi
- Co-Op
- Lidl
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Amigo
- Andrea's Kitchen
- Balti Bazaar
- Bell Lane Fisheries
- Bob's Burgers
- + 22 more
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Area Profile: WF7 · Data under Open Government Licence