HOUNDHILL LANE, WF7 5AT House Prices & Local Information

WF7 5AT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Houndhill Lane, 1.0km from Marl Pit Hill in Featherstone (Wakefield). Administratively it sits within Featherstone ward and the Hemsworth constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WF7, WF7 5AT offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £425k.

Census 2021 statistics for WF7 5AT are sourced from Output Area E00059386 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.