WF7 5AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Delph, 1.0km from Marl Pit Hill in Featherstone (Wakefield). Administratively it sits within Featherstone ward and the Hemsworth constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £252k, up 14.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WF7 5AX are sourced from Output Area E00059386 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE DELPH, WF7 5AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE DELPH, WF7 5AX.
271
52
£ 34,100 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
WF7 5AX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 93% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £252k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 14.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF7 5AX. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 252,500
2 sales · Mean £ 252,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF7 5AX has low crime rates — 45 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
Larks Hill Junior and Infant School
Featherstone Purston Infant School
Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School
Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- The Prince of Purston1.0 km
- Farmer Copleys Farm Shop0.5 km
- Little Lane Stores0.7 km
- Dhami Newsagents And Off Licence1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Munchbox0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- White House Inn0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Park View Fisheries1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Featherstone1.6 km
- Pontefract2.4 km
- Pontefract Tanshelf2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Houndhill Lane0.3 km
- Houndhill Lane0.4 km
- Ravensknowle Farm0.4 km
- Ravensknowle Farm0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WF75AX · Data under Open Government Licence