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.
LITTLE LANE, WF7 5DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LITTLE LANE, WF7 5DN.
291
43
£ 34,100 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF7 5DN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
The Featherstone Academy
Featherstone Purston Infant School
Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Featherstone Girnhill Infant School
Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Travellers Rest0.6 km
- Featherstone Rovers Rlfc1.0 km
- White House Inn0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Park View Fisheries0.4 km
- Marlborough Fisheries0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Munchbox0.5 km
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
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Postcode Profile: WF75DN · Data under Open Government Licence