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WF7 5FP Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Wakefield

High crime rate7.1/10

Violence And Sexual OffencesShopliftingAnti Social BehaviourCriminal Damage And Arson…and 2 more

Trend +7% versus prior comparable archive

Lower-income area 0/10

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 1/10England
Median sold price£175kWF7 sample - 79 sales
MeasureImmediate areaAverage for Wakefield
Main ethnic groupWhite
Immediate area97.4%Average for Wakefield93.5%
Significant presencewhite other, mixed other, other any
Immediate area6.2%Average for Wakefield5.1%
Main religionChristian
Immediate area50.1%Average for Wakefield49.4%
Population densityPeople per sq km
Immediate area1,305Average for Wakefield1,654
Main age bandAged 18 to 64
Immediate area61%Average for Wakefield60.1%
Main tenureOwner-occupied
Immediate area56.1%Average for Wakefield63.9%
Main country of birthuk
Immediate area74.5%Average for Wakefield77.1%

Census 2021 — surrounding statistical neighbourhood

Mostly owner-occupied56.1% dominant

Owned56.1%
Private rent13.4%
Social rent28.9%

Plenty of well-rated schools 5 within 1 mile

Planning & local change

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Limited local change nearby

Planning records shownNo local matchescheck council feed
RoadworksNone listedstreet disruption
HMO licencesNone listedshared housing

About WF7 5FP: area rating, property, schools and local change

WF7 5FP is a postcode in Featherstone, Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WF7 5FP, then scores the surrounding small area 28/100 - bottom 4% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around WF7 5FP are property market signals and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.

The demographic profile for WF7 5FP is based on Wakefield 027 Census 2021. It covers 9,039 residents, 1,305 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 38, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 56% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 29% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.

For property prices near WF7 5FP, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WF7 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £175k from 79 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.

Families checking schools near WF7 5FP can compare 5 state schools within one mile, including 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.

For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near WF7 5FP by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.

LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near WF7 5FP; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.

FAQ

Common questions about WF7 5FP

Is WF7 5FP a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 28/100 (bottom 4% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.

What is crime like near WF7 5FP?

Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.

What schools are near WF7 5FP?

5 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.

What demographics are available for WF7 5FP?

LocaleIQ matched WF7 5FP to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

What are typical property prices in WF7 5FP?

The latest median sold price is £175k based on 79 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.

Is there much building or roadworks around WF7 5FP?

LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.