Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

LITTLE LANE, WF7 5DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LITTLE LANE, WF7 5DN.

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Population

291

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 34,100 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF7 5DN 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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4/10
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3/10
workEmployment
7/10
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3/10
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2/10
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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

WF7 5DN is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 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 5DN is a safe, established residential area on Little Lane, 0.6km from Purston Jaglin in Featherstone (Wakefield). Administratively it sits within Featherstone ward and the Hemsworth constituency.

For families considering a move, WF7 5DN represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £158k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for WF7 5DN are sourced from Output Area E00059404 (shared with 4 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 5DN. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 130,875

6 sales · Mean £ 135,708

Semi-Detached

£ 143,500

5 sales · Mean £ 151,500

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

WF7 5DN has low crime rates — 40 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 offences61
Criminal damage and arson16
Public order13
Anti-social behaviour8
Other crime6

school Local Schools

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The Featherstone Academy

Good443 pupils0.4 km
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Featherstone Purston Infant School

Good211 pupils0.9 km
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Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Good338 pupils1.1 km
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Featherstone Girnhill Infant School

Good163 pupils1.2 km
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Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School

Good350 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Little Lane Stores0.1 km
  • The Prince of Purston0.4 km
  • Dhami Newsagents And Off Licence0.5 km
  • Farmer Copleys Farm Shop1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Travellers Rest0.6 km
  • Featherstone Rovers Rlfc1.0 km
  • White House Inn0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Park View Fisheries0.4 km
  • Marlborough Fisheries0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Munchbox0.5 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Glencoe Villa Guest House0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Featherstone1.3 km
  • Pontefract Tanshelf2.9 km
  • Pontefract2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Wentbridge Rd Little Lane0.1 km
  • Wentbridge Rd Little Lane0.1 km
  • Little Lane Tarn Rd0.3 km
  • Featherstone Academy0.3 km
  • Little Lane Tarn Rd0.3 km