Area Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

WF7 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WF7 postcode area.

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Population

22,590

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 39,300 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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3/10
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5/10
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4/10
workEmployment
7/10
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4/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
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8/10
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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.

home £202,575 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences3540
Public order1168
Criminal damage and arson696
Anti-social behaviour538
Drugs501

school Local Schools

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Streethouse, Junior, Infant and Nursery

Good120 pupils
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Featherstone Purston Infant School

Good211 pupils
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Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School

Good350 pupils
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Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Good338 pupils
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Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School

Requires Improvement233 pupils
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Oakfield Park School

Outstanding153 pupils
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The Featherstone Academy

Good443 pupils
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St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy

Good1525 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Brown Cow
  • Glencoe Villa Guest House
  • Rolands Croft
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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Ackworth Service Station
  • Ackworth Service Station Ltd
  • Affordable Nutrition
  • B & M Retail Ltd
  • Bargain Booze
  • + 26 more
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Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Ackworth Village Social Club
  • Boot And Shoe
  • Bradley Arms
  • Cross Keys Hotel
  • Ego @ The Beverley Arms
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Ackworth Born And Bread
  • Ashs Balti
  • Butterfly Coffee Lounge
  • Featherstone Delights
  • Featherstone Methodist Church Hall
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi
  • Co-Op
  • Lidl
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Amigo
  • Andrea's Kitchen
  • Balti Bazaar
  • Bell Lane Fisheries
  • Bob's Burgers
  • + 22 more