Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

HOUNDHILL LANE, WF7 5AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOUNDHILL LANE, WF7 5AT.

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Population

271

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Avg Age

52

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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
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7/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WF7 5AT — age 52, 93% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

WF7 5AT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Houndhill Lane, 1.0km from Marl Pit Hill in Featherstone (Wakefield). Administratively it sits within Featherstone ward and the Hemsworth constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WF7, WF7 5AT offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £425k.

Census 2021 statistics for WF7 5AT 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 5AT. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 370,000

6 sales · Mean £ 380,500

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

WF7 5AT has low crime rates — 47 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 offences42
Criminal damage and arson9
Other crime5
Public order3
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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The Featherstone Academy

Good443 pupils0.2 km
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Featherstone Purston Infant School

Good211 pupils1.3 km
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Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School

Good350 pupils1.3 km
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Larks Hill Junior and Infant School

Good209 pupils1.4 km
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Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Good338 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • The Prince of Purston0.8 km
  • Farmer Copleys Farm Shop0.5 km
  • Little Lane Stores0.6 km
  • Dhami Newsagents And Off Licence0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Munchbox0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • White House Inn0.5 km
  • Travellers Rest0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Park View Fisheries0.9 km
  • Marlborough Fisheries0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Glencoe Villa Guest House0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Featherstone1.4 km
  • Pontefract Tanshelf2.4 km
  • Pontefract2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Houndhill Lane0.2 km
  • Houndhill Lane0.2 km
  • Ravensknowle Farm0.4 km
  • Ravensknowle Farm0.4 km
  • Featherstone Academy0.4 km