Postcode report
WF7 6NB Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Wakefield
About WF7 6NB: area rating, property, schools and local change
WF7 6NB 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 6NB, then scores the surrounding small area 55/100 - top 49% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WF7 6NB are housing and local prosperity, while health 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 6NB is based on Wakefield 024 Census 2021. It covers 11,905 residents, 752 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 39, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 68% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 18% 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 8/10.
For property prices near WF7 6NB, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WF7 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £175k from 70 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near WF7 6NB can compare 3 state schools within one mile, including 3 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.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 2 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near WF7 6NB by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on 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 6NB; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about WF7 6NB
Is WF7 6NB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 55/100 (top 49% 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 6NB?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near WF7 6NB?
3 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near WF7 6NB?
LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for WF7 6NB?
LocaleIQ matched WF7 6NB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WF7 6NB?
The latest median sold price is £175k based on 70 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WF7 6NB?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.