Is WF7 5AF a safe place to live?

Yes, WF7 5AF is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 9 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in WF7 5AF?

The average property price in WF7 5AF is currently around £450k.

What is the population of WF7 5AF?

The population for the WF7 5AF area is approximately 271 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

PONTEFRACT ROAD, WF7 5AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PONTEFRACT ROAD, WF7 5AF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

271

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 34,100 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10

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9/10

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4/10

workEmployment

7/10

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1/10

paymentsAffluence

5/10

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3/10

homeHome Ownership

10/10

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7/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WF7 5AF — age 52, 93% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £450k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WF7 5AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pontefract Road, 0.5km from Marl Pit Hill in Featherstone (Wakefield). Administratively it sits within Featherstone ward and the Hemsworth constituency.

For serious buyers, WF7 5AF is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £450k.

Census 2021 statistics for WF7 5AF are sourced from Output Area E00059386 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF7 5AF. The average age is 52.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%

Asian / British Asian0.7%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

42%Active

FT: 27%

Unemployed: 0%

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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 450,000

1 sales · Mean £ 450,000

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

WF7 5AF has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4

Criminal damage and arson1

Other crime1

school Local Schools

The Featherstone Academy

Good443 pupils0.6 km

Larks Hill Junior and Infant School

Good209 pupils1.0 km

Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School

Good350 pupils1.2 km

The King's School

Good1022 pupils1.3 km

Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School

Good443 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Farmer Copleys Farm Shop0.0 km

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby

Kings Croft Hotel0.6 km

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

White House Inn0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Featherstone1.6 km
Pontefract Tanshelf1.9 km
Pontefract2.0 km

Bus Stops

Ravensknowle Farm0.1 km
Ravensknowle Farm0.1 km
Pontefract Crematorium0.2 km
Pontefract Crematorium0.3 km
Houndhill Lane0.4 km