Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

WENTBRIDGE ROAD, WF7 5DY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WENTBRIDGE ROAD, WF7 5DY.

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Population

344

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 34,100 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF7 5DY 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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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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3/10
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6/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. WF7 5DY's 69% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

WF7 5DY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wentbridge Road, 0.5km from Purston Jaglin in Featherstone (Wakefield). Administratively it sits within Featherstone ward and the Hemsworth constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £168k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for WF7 5DY are sourced from Output Area E00059393 (shared with 9 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 5DY. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 168,000

3 sales · Mean £ 141,500

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

WF7 5DY has low crime rates — 45 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 offences66
Criminal damage and arson16
Public order14
Anti-social behaviour10
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 pupils0.8 km
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Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Good338 pupils1.0 km
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Featherstone Girnhill Infant School

Good163 pupils1.1 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

6 nearby
  • Little Lane Stores0.1 km
  • One Stop1.0 km
  • The Prince of Purston0.3 km
  • The Proper Meat Company1.0 km
  • Dhami Newsagents And Off Licence0.4 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Girnhill Lane WMC1.0 km
  • Travellers Rest0.5 km
  • Featherstone Rovers Rlfc0.9 km
  • White House Inn0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Park View Fisheries0.3 km
  • Lauras Munchies1.0 km
  • Marlborough Fisheries0.5 km
  • Peppino1.0 km
  • Yummy King1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Munchbox0.4 km
  • Featherstone Delights1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Glencoe Villa Guest House0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Featherstone1.2 km
  • Pontefract Tanshelf3.0 km
  • Pontefract3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Wentbridge Rd Little Lane0.0 km
  • Wentbridge Rd Little Lane0.0 km
  • Little Lane Tarn Rd0.2 km
  • Little Lane Tarn Rd0.2 km
  • Wentbridge Rd Wellgarth Road0.2 km