WF7 5DE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.9km from Featherstone in Featherstone (Wakefield). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Featherstone ward and the Hemsworth constituency.
This is 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. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for WF7 5DE are sourced from Output Area E00059391 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WF7 5DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WF7 5DE.
320
36
£ 34,100 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF7 5DE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WF7 5DE spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF7 5DE. 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
Economic Activity
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 5DE is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Featherstone Girnhill Infant School
Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Featherstone Purston Infant School
Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Bargain Booze0.9 km
- Fulton's Foods0.9 km
- Nisa0.7 km
- The Sweet Shop0.9 km
- B & M Retail Ltd0.6 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Featherstone Delights0.9 km
- Featherstone Methodist Church Hall0.9 km
- The Precinct Cafe0.9 km
- Victoria Garden Centre0.8 km
- War Horse Cafe @ Featherstone Lions0.4 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Andrea's Kitchen1.0 km
- Bob's Burgers1.0 km
- Carolyn's Delicatessen0.9 km
- Chicos Pizza0.9 km
- Figo's0.9 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Number One1.0 km
- Featherstone Hotel1.0 km
- Featherstone Lions ARLFC0.4 km
- Girnhill Lane WMC1.0 km
- Rovers Return0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Featherstone0.9 km
- Streethouse1.8 km
- Pontefract Tanshelf4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Wentworth Road0.2 km
- Wentworth Road0.2 km
- Wentworth Rd Hillcrest Avenue0.3 km
- Common Side Lane0.3 km
- Common Side Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WF75DE · Data under Open Government Licence