WF7 5DP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Leatham Park Road, 0.8km from Purston Jaglin in Featherstone (Wakefield). Administratively it sits within Featherstone ward and the Hemsworth constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WF7 5DP 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. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for WF7 5DP are sourced from Output Area E00059400 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEATHAM PARK ROAD, WF7 5DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEATHAM PARK ROAD, WF7 5DP.
288
31
£ 34,100 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF7 5DP 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.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 43% of tenure in WF7 5DP — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF7 5DP. 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
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 108,200
4 sales · Mean £ 106,350
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WF7 5DP is moderate at 52 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
4 nearby- Little Lane Stores0.3 km
- Dhami Newsagents And Off Licence0.7 km
- Farmer Copleys Farm Shop0.9 km
- The Prince of Purston0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Travellers Rest0.7 km
- White House Inn0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Park View Fisheries0.6 km
- Marlborough Fisheries0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Glencoe Villa Guest House0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Munchbox0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Featherstone1.5 km
- Pontefract Tanshelf2.8 km
- Pontefract2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Wentbridge Rd Little Lane0.3 km
- Wentbridge Rd Little Lane0.3 km
- Featherstone Academy0.4 km
- Featherstone Academy0.4 km
- Little Lane Tarn Rd0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WF75DP · Data under Open Government Licence