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.
WF7 5AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WF7 5AN.
260
42
£ 34,100 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF7 5AN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
The Featherstone Academy
Featherstone Purston Infant School
Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Featherstone Girnhill Infant School
Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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, 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, 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
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Postcode Profile: WF75AN · Data under Open Government Licence