WF7 Postcode District
WF7 is the Postcode District for Featherstone, Pontefract West Yorkshire
The WF7 postcode district is located in the WF Wakefield postal area, WF7 has a population of 22,659 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 10.09 square miles (26.13 square kilometres or 6,457.77 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of WF7. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
Map of WF7
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District overview
The primary settlement in the WF7 postcode district is Pontefract, located in the county of West Yorkshire, England. Other significant settlements in the district include Featherstone, Ackton, Old Snydale, and Streethouse. The most significant post town in the WF7 district is Pontefract.
There are 3 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector WF7 5, covers Featherstone in West Yorkshire.
The sector WF7 6, covers Featherstone and Streethouse and Ackton in West Yorkshire.
The sector WF7 7, covers Ackworth in West Yorkshire.
The post town for this district is PONTEFRACT.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Wakefield District (B) area with a total of 572 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Pontefract | 2.52 | NE |
| Normanton | 3.15 | NW |
| Castleford | 3.87 | N |
| Hemsworth | 3.89 | S |
| Knottingley | 5.41 | ENE |
| South Kirkby | 5.49 | SSE |
| Wakefield | 5.84 | W |
| South Elmsall | 5.95 | SSE |
| Royston | 6.35 | SW |
| Rothwell | 7.29 | NW |
| Horbury | 8.13 | W |
| Garforth | 8.55 | N |
| Thurnscoe | 8.89 | S |
| Ossett | 9.16 | W |
| Barnsley | 9.54 | SSW |
| Goldthorpe | 9.65 | SSE |
| Adwick le Street | 9.79 | SE |
| Wombwell | 10.36 | S |
| Worsbrough | 10.60 | SSW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 767
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ackworth | PONTEFRACT | WF7 7 | 221 |
| Featherstone | PONTEFRACT | WF7 5 | 172 |
| Ackworth | PONTEFRACT | WF7 7 | 141 |
| Featherstone | PONTEFRACT | WF7 6 | 105 |
| Streethouse | PONTEFRACT | WF7 6 | 34 |
| Ackworth | PONTEFRACT | WF7 7 | 24 |
| Ackworth | PONTEFRACT | WF7 7 | 21 |
| Ackton | PONTEFRACT | WF7 6 | 14 |
| PONTEFRACT | PONTEFRACT | WF7 5 | 7 |
| Featherstone | PONTEFRACT | WF7 5 | 6 |
| Old Snydale | PONTEFRACT | WF7 6 | 5 |
| PONTEFRACT | PONTEFRACT | WF7 5 | 4 |
| Ackton | PONTEFRACT | WF7 6 | 3 |
| Ackworth | PONTEFRACT | WF7 7 | 3 |
| PONTEFRACT | PONTEFRACT | WF7 7 | 2 |
| Featherstone | PONTEFRACT | WF7 6 | 2 |
| Featherstone | PONTEFRACT | WF7 6 | 1 |
| Old Snydale | PONTEFRACT | WF7 6 | 1 |
| Featherstone | PONTEFRACT | WF7 5 | 1 |
Street list for WF7
ACKTON HALL ENTERPRISE PARK STATION LANE
FEATHERSTONE, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 41805301
BACK DUKE STREET
FEATHERSTONE, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 41800182
GREEN LANE BUSINESS PARK GREEN LANE
FEATHERSTONE, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Local Road
USRN: 41806071
INNOVATION SQUARE
FEATHERSTONE, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 41806636
LADYSMITH CLOSE
FEATHERSTONE, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 41806281
ODDFELLOWS CLUB HOUSES
ACKWORTH, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 41802977
SNYDALE HALL COTTAGES NEW ROAD
OLD SNYDALE, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 41805464
SNYDALE HALL NEW ROAD
OLD SNYDALE, Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 41803611
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| HAVERTOP LANE B6134 | 1089 |
| ST MARTINS CLOSE | 211 |
| BARNSLEY ROAD A628 | 118 |
| LEATHAM PARK ROAD | 109 |
| WHITELEY STREET | 91 |
| CRICKETERS CLOSE | 90 |
| HUNTWICK DRIVE | 88 |
| MOOR ROAD | 87 |
| PRIORY ROAD | 81 |
| POST OFFICE ROAD | 79 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2755 |
| Public order | 914 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 530 |
| Drugs | 393 |
| Other theft | 301 |
| Shoplifting | 295 |
| Other crime | 245 |
| Vehicle crime | 212 |
| Burglary | 156 |
| Possession of weapons | 53 |
| Robbery | 37 |
| Theft from the person | 18 |
| Bicycle theft | 13 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATION LANE | PONTEFRACT | FEATHERSTONE | 73 | WF7 5BX | View map |
| BELL LANE | PONTEFRACT | ACKWORTH | 13 | WF7 7JJ | View map |
| WAKEFIELD ROAD | PONTEFRACT | ACKWORTH | 12 | WF7 7AN | View map |
| PONTEFRACT ROAD | PONTEFRACT | FEATHERSTONE | 11 | WF7 5AA | View map |
| GREEN LANE | PONTEFRACT | FEATHERSTONE | 7 | WF7 6JG | View map |
Schools in the district
The Featherstone Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Pontefract Road , Featherstone , Pontefract
Postcode: WF7 5AJ
Headteacher: Ms Diana Townshend (Executive Head Teacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Featherstone Purston St Thomas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address:
George Street , Featherstone , Pontefract
Postcode: WF7 5BG
Headteacher: Mrs Cathryn Hampshire (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Featherstone Purston Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Nunns Lane , Featherstone , Purston Infant School, Nunns Lane , Pontefract
Postcode: WF7 5HF
Headteacher: Mr PHIL BARNETT (Acting Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Featherstone Girnhill Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Hardwick Road , Featherstone , Pontefract
Postcode: WF7 5JB
Headteacher: Mrs Jane Littlewood (Acting Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Featherstone Girnhill Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Hardwick Road , Featherstone , Girnhill Infant School , Pontefract
Postcode: WF7 5JB
Headteacher: Miss Leah Robinson (Acting Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Cutsyke Road , Featherstone , Pontefract
Postcode: WF7 6BD
Headteacher: Dr Philip Dore (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
All Saints Featherstone CofE (VA) Junior Infant and Nursery School
Phase: Primary
Address:
North Close , North Featherstone , Pontefract
Postcode: WF7 6BQ
Headteacher: Mr Matthew Jones (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Featherstone All Saints CofE Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
North Close , North Featherstone , Pontefract
Postcode: WF7 6BQ
Headteacher: Ms Louise Sennett (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Streethouse, Junior, Infant and Nursery
Phase: Primary
Address:
Whinney Lane , Streethouse , Pontefract
Postcode: WF7 6DJ
Headteacher: Mrs Nikkie Wright (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Featherstone North Featherstone Junior and Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Gordon Street , Featherstone , Pontefract
Postcode: WF7 6LW
Headteacher: Mrs Michelle Cunnington (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Oakfield Park School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Barnsley Road , Ackworth , Pontefract
Postcode: WF7 7DT
Headteacher: Mrs Nicola Cryer (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Station Road , Low Ackworth , Pontefract
Postcode: WF7 7HH
Headteacher: Mr Michael Walker (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Bell Lane Primary (J and I) School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Bell Lane , Ackworth , Pontefract
Postcode: WF7 7JH
Headteacher: Mrs Louise Ward (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Outwood Primary Academy Bell Lane
Phase: Primary
Address:
Bell Lane , Ackworth , Pontefract
Postcode: WF7 7JH
Headteacher: Mrs Rebecca Pattison
Ofsted rating: Good
Ackworth Mill Dam Junior and Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Mill Gate , Ackworth , Pontefract
Postcode: WF7 7PH
Headteacher: Linda Mann (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Ackworth Mill Dam School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Mill Gate , Ackworth , Pontefract
Postcode: WF7 7PH
Headteacher: Samantha Thompson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dental Surgery | 105 STATION LANE, FEATHERSTONE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF7 5BA | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Wakefield Road Dental Surgery | 53 WAKEFIELD ROAD, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF7 7AA | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | College Lane Surgery | BARNSLEY ROAD, ACKWORTH, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF7 7HZ | GP PRACTICE | Call 01977 611023 |
| 2 | St Thomas Road Surgery | ST. THOMAS ROAD, FEATHERSTONE, PONTEFRACT, WF7 5HE | GP PRACTICE | Call 01977 801363 |
| 3 | Station Lane | STATION LANE MEDICAL CENTRE, STATION LANE, FEATHERSTONE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF7 6JL | GP PRACTICE | Call 01977 600381 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cohens Chemist | 2 STATION LANE, FEATHERSTONE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF7 5BE | PHARMACY | Call 01977 791932 |
| 2 | Sciensus | JUNCTION CLOSE, FEATHERSTONE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF7 6ER | PHARMACY | Call 0870 2400518 |
| 3 | Lo's Pharmacy | 29 BARNSLEY ROAD, ACKWORTH, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF7 7HZ | PHARMACY | Call 01977 613132 |
| 4 | Healthnet Homecare | UNIT 3, ARDANE PARK, PHOENIX AVENUE, FEATHERSTONE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF7 6EP | PHARMACY | Call 01977 601370 |
| 5 | Cohens Chemist | STATION LANE MEDICAL CENTRE, STATION LANE, FEATHERSTONE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF7 6JL | PHARMACY | Call 01977 791546 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moorhouse Opticians (featherstone) | 19-21 STATION LANE, FEATHERSTONE, PONTEFRACT, WEST YORKSHIRE, WF7 5BE | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Aldreds Limited - Ackworth | 8 BELL LANE, ACKWORTH, PONTEFRACT, WF7 7JA | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £330,490 | 73 | £341,734 | 47 | £364,894 | 74 | £304,092 | 80 |
| Semi-detached | £215,323 | 138 | £206,004 | 117 | £198,053 | 113 | £200,019 | 162 |
| Terraced | £155,958 | 147 | £156,823 | 150 | £144,180 | 134 | £130,186 | 164 |
| Flats | £73,160 | 5 | £102,188 | 8 | £77,467 | 6 | £82,650 | 10 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Featherstone
CRS Code: FEA
Operator: NT
Line: Pontefract line
Company: Northern
Streethouse
CRS Code: SHC
Operator: NT
Line: Pontefract line
Company: Northern
Accessible motorway junctions
M62 J30
Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.37
Average Driving Distance: 5.61
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 58
M62 J32
Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.86
Average Driving Distance: 4.36
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 571
M62 J31
Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.91
Average Driving Distance: 4.53
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 571
M62 J32A
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.69
Average Driving Distance: 6.10
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 571
A1(M) J41
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.00
Average Driving Distance: 6.32
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 565
M62 J33
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.59
Average Driving Distance: 6.63
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 513
M1 J39
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.27
Average Driving Distance: 6.72
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 5
A1(M) J38
Average Driving Time from within the district: 13.21
Average Driving Distance: 9.90
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| WF7 5 | Pontefract Delivery Office |
| WF7 6 | Pontefract Delivery Office |
| WF7 7 | Pontefract Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| W | F | 7 | - | X | X | X |
| W | F | 7 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the WF7 postal code is Featherstone followed by Ackworth, and Streethouse.
The WF7 Postcode shares a border with WF4 (Horbury, Crofton, Crigglestone), WF6 (NORMANTON, Normanton Industrial Estate, Altofts), WF8 (PONTEFRACT, Darrington, Kirk Smeaton) and WF9 (South Elmsall, Hemsworth, South Kirkby).
Maps and visuals
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