Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

PONTEFRACT ROAD, WF7 5AP House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

304

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 34,100 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF7 5AP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

WF7 5AP is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

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

This is a strong family neighbourhood — these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £104k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for WF7 5AP are sourced from Output Area E00180141 (shared with 11 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 5AP. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 92,000

11 sales · Mean £ 89,909

Detached

£ 172,500

1 sales · Mean £ 172,500

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

Crime around WF7 5AP is moderate at 54 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences127
Anti-social behaviour26
Criminal damage and arson24
Public order23
Shoplifting21

school Local Schools

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Featherstone Purston Infant School

Good211 pupils0.4 km
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Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Good338 pupils0.6 km
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The Featherstone Academy

Good443 pupils0.6 km
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Featherstone Girnhill Infant School

Good163 pupils0.7 km
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Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School

Good350 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Featherstone Working Mens Club1.0 km
  • Little Lane Stores0.4 km
  • Your Local Extra0.9 km
  • Girnhill Lane Stores0.6 km
  • One Stop0.5 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Featherstone Hotel0.9 km
  • Featherstone Lions ARLFC1.0 km
  • Girnhill Lane WMC0.6 km
  • Rovers Return0.6 km
  • The Railway0.7 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Park View Fisheries0.3 km
  • Shurma0.6 km
  • Station Lane Fisheries0.6 km
  • Amigo0.6 km
  • Andrea's Kitchen0.7 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Munchbox0.1 km
  • MHA Communities Wakefield and District @ Featherstone Town C0.6 km
  • Featherstone Delights0.5 km
  • Featherstone Methodist Church Hall0.6 km
  • The Precinct Cafe0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Glencoe Villa Guest House0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Featherstone0.8 km
  • Pontefract Tanshelf3.1 km
  • Streethouse3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Ackworth Road Jct0.0 km
  • Ackworth Road Jct0.1 km
  • Hall Street Wesley Pl0.1 km
  • Little Lane0.2 km
  • Little Lane0.2 km