WF7 5DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Leatham Drive, 0.7km from Purston Jaglin in Featherstone (Wakefield). Administratively it sits within Featherstone ward and the Hemsworth constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WF7 5DS 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. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £115k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for WF7 5DS are sourced from Output Area E00059400 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEATHAM DRIVE, WF7 5DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEATHAM DRIVE, WF7 5DS.
288
31
£ 34,100 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF7 5DS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 43% social renting, WF7 5DS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF7 5DS. The average age is 30.7. 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 & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 122,475
2 sales · Mean £ 122,475
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF7 5DS has low crime rates — 47 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 Stores0.2 km
- The Prince of Purston0.5 km
- Dhami Newsagents And Off Licence0.5 km
- Farmer Copleys Farm Shop0.9 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 Fisheries0.5 km
- Marlborough Fisheries0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Munchbox0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Glencoe Villa Guest House0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Featherstone1.3 km
- Pontefract Tanshelf2.8 km
- Pontefract2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Wentbridge Rd Little Lane0.2 km
- Wentbridge Rd Little Lane0.2 km
- Featherstone Academy0.2 km
- Featherstone Academy0.3 km
- Little Lane Tarn Rd0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WF75DS · Data under Open Government Licence