WF7 5DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Little Lane, 0.5km from Purston Jaglin in Featherstone (Wakefield). Administratively it sits within Featherstone ward and the Hemsworth constituency.
For families considering a move, WF7 5DL represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 £145k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for WF7 5DL are sourced from Output Area E00059393 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LITTLE LANE, WF7 5DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LITTLE LANE, WF7 5DL.
344
40
£ 34,100 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF7 5DL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
WF7 5DL is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF7 5DL. 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
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 122,500
2 sales · Mean £ 122,500
Terraced
£ 105,000
1 sales · Mean £ 105,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WF7 5DL 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
12 nearby- Little Lane Stores0.0 km
- Girnhill Lane Stores1.0 km
- One Stop0.9 km
- Shop 4 You1.0 km
- South Featherstone Gospel Hall1.0 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Girnhill Lane WMC1.0 km
- Rovers Return1.0 km
- Travellers Rest0.4 km
- Featherstone Rovers Rlfc0.8 km
- White House Inn0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Park View Fisheries0.3 km
- Shurma1.0 km
- Station Lane Fisheries1.0 km
- Amigo1.0 km
- Carolyn's Delicatessen1.0 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Munchbox0.3 km
- MHA Communities Wakefield and District @ Featherstone Town C1.0 km
- Featherstone Delights0.9 km
- Featherstone Methodist Church Hall1.0 km
- The Precinct Cafe1.0 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 Rd0.1 km
- Little Lane Tarn Rd0.1 km
- Featherstone Academy0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WF75DL · Data under Open Government Licence