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 is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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.
WENTBRIDGE ROAD, WF7 5DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WENTBRIDGE ROAD, WF7 5DY.
344
40
£ 34,100 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF7 5DY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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)
Crime around WF7 5DY is moderate at 53 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
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
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Girnhill Lane WMC1.0 km
- Travellers Rest0.5 km
- Featherstone Rovers Rlfc0.9 km
- White House Inn0.3 km
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, Cafe
2 nearby- Munchbox0.4 km
- Featherstone Delights1.0 km
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
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Postcode Profile: WF75DY · Data under Open Government Licence