Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

LEATHAM DRIVE, WF7 5DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEATHAM DRIVE, WF7 5DS.

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Population

288

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 34,100 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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6/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 6%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences64
Criminal damage and arson16
Other crime6
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order5

school Local Schools

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The Featherstone Academy

Good443 pupils0.3 km
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Featherstone Purston Infant School

Good211 pupils1.0 km
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Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Good338 pupils1.2 km
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Featherstone Girnhill Infant School

Good163 pupils1.3 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 Stores0.2 km
  • The Prince of Purston0.5 km
  • Dhami Newsagents And Off Licence0.5 km
  • Farmer Copleys Farm Shop0.9 km
local_bar

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 Fisheries0.5 km
  • Marlborough Fisheries0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Munchbox0.5 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Glencoe Villa Guest House0.5 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