Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

WF7 5AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WF7 5AN.

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Population

260

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 34,100 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF7 5AN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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4/10
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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 60% owner-occupation and average age 42, WF7 5AN has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

WF7 5AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Purston Jaglin in Featherstone (Wakefield). Administratively it sits within Featherstone ward and the Hemsworth constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for WF7 5AN are sourced from Output Area E00059405 (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 5AN. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

WF7 5AN has low crime rates — 48 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 offences85
Criminal damage and arson20
Public order17
Anti-social behaviour14
Vehicle crime8

school Local Schools

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The Featherstone Academy

Good443 pupils0.4 km
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Featherstone Purston Infant School

Good211 pupils0.7 km
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Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Good338 pupils0.8 km
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Featherstone Girnhill Infant School

Good163 pupils1.0 km
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Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School

Good350 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Little Lane Stores0.2 km
  • Girnhill Lane Stores0.9 km
  • One Stop0.8 km
  • Shop 4 You0.8 km
  • South Featherstone Gospel Hall0.8 km
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Girnhill Lane WMC0.9 km
  • Rovers Return0.8 km
  • The Railway0.9 km
  • Travellers Rest0.3 km
  • Featherstone Rovers Rlfc0.7 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Park View Fisheries0.3 km
  • Shurma0.8 km
  • Station Lane Fisheries0.8 km
  • Amigo0.8 km
  • Andrea's Kitchen0.9 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Munchbox0.2 km
  • MHA Communities Wakefield and District @ Featherstone Town C0.8 km
  • Featherstone Delights0.8 km
  • Featherstone Methodist Church Hall0.8 km
  • The Precinct Cafe0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Glencoe Villa Guest House0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Featherstone1.0 km
  • Pontefract Tanshelf2.9 km
  • Pontefract3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Little Lane Tarn Rd0.1 km
  • Little Lane0.1 km
  • Little Lane Tarn Rd0.1 km
  • Little Lane0.1 km
  • Featherstone Academy0.1 km