WF7 5DZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wentbridge Road, 0.4km 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £141k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for WF7 5DZ are sourced from Output Area E00059405 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WENTBRIDGE ROAD, WF7 5DZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WENTBRIDGE ROAD, WF7 5DZ.
260
42
£ 34,100 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF7 5DZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 60% owner-occupation and average age 42, WF7 5DZ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £141k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF7 5DZ. The average age is 42.2. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 127,500
8 sales · Mean £ 124,187
Semi-Detached
£ 123,500
3 sales · Mean £ 107,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around WF7 5DZ is moderate at 50 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. 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 Stores0.1 km
- Girnhill Lane Stores0.9 km
- One Stop0.9 km
- Shop 4 You1.0 km
- South Featherstone Gospel Hall1.0 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Girnhill Lane WMC0.9 km
- Rovers Return1.0 km
- Travellers Rest0.4 km
- Featherstone Rovers Rlfc0.9 km
- White House Inn0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Park View Fisheries0.2 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 C0.9 km
- Featherstone Delights0.9 km
- Featherstone Methodist Church Hall1.0 km
- The Precinct Cafe0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Glencoe Villa Guest House0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Featherstone1.2 km
- Pontefract Tanshelf3.1 km
- Pontefract3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Wentbridge Rd Wellgarth Road0.1 km
- Wentbridge Rd Wellgarth Road0.1 km
- Ackworth Road Wentbridge Rd0.1 km
- Wentbridge Rd Little Lane0.1 km
- Wentbridge Rd Little Lane0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: WF75DZ · Data under Open Government Licence