Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

SHORT STREET, WF7 5BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHORT STREET, WF7 5BU.

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Population

320

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 34,100 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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3/10
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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WF7 5BU — age 36, 45% ownership, 38% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

WF7 5BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Short Street, 0.2km from Featherstone in Featherstone (Wakefield). Administratively it sits within Featherstone ward and the Hemsworth constituency.

Day-to-day life in WF7 5BU has the character of 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. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 89 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for WF7 5BU are sourced from Output Area E00059391 (shared with 27 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 5BU. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around WF7 5BU is moderate at 89 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences141
Shoplifting40
Anti-social behaviour39
Criminal damage and arson30
Public order28

school Local Schools

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Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Good338 pupils0.2 km
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Featherstone Purston Infant School

Good211 pupils0.4 km
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Featherstone Girnhill Infant School

Good163 pupils0.5 km
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Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School

Good350 pupils0.9 km
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The Featherstone Academy

Good443 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.0 km
  • Dhami Newsagents And Off Licence0.7 km
  • Fulton's Foods0.1 km
  • Nisa0.5 km
  • The Sweet Shop0.1 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Glencoe Villa Guest House0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Featherstone Delights0.1 km
  • Featherstone Methodist Church Hall0.0 km
  • The Precinct Cafe0.1 km
  • War Horse Cafe @ Featherstone Lions0.5 km
  • Munchbox0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Aldi0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Andrea's Kitchen0.2 km
  • Bob's Burgers0.2 km
  • Carolyn's Delicatessen0.0 km
  • Chicos Pizza0.1 km
  • Eastern Sun0.6 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Featherstone Rovers Rlfc0.4 km
  • Featherstone Hotel0.5 km
  • Featherstone Lions ARLFC0.5 km
  • Girnhill Lane WMC0.5 km
  • Rovers Return0.0 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Featherstone0.3 km
  • Streethouse2.6 km
  • Pontefract Tanshelf3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Station Lane0.1 km
  • Station Lane0.1 km
  • Station Lane Featherstone Station0.2 km
  • Station Lane Featherstone Station0.2 km
  • St Thomas School0.2 km