Horbury and South Ossett is a ward in the Wakefield district, located to the southwest of the city centre. The area includes the towns of Horbury and South Ossett, which have distinct identities but share local amenities and transport links. Horbury has a mix of residential areas and small businesses, while South Ossett features a blend of housing and light industrial units. The ward is served by several schools, parks, and community facilities, catering to families and older residents.
Transport connections include the A642 road, providing access to Wakefield and Huddersfield, while bus routes link the ward to surrounding areas. The landscape includes green spaces like Horbury Lagoon and South Ossett Recreation Ground, offering outdoor leisure opportunities. Local shops, pubs, and cafes serve the community, with a focus on independent businesses. The ward has a mix of housing types, from Victorian terraces to modern developments, reflecting its historical growth.
On average Horbury and South Ossett has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Horbury and South Ossett is £40,637 per year. There are 8 schools in Horbury and South Ossett: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).
Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Horbury and South Ossett area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £700,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £340,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £110,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 62 | £220,000 |
| Terraced | 46 | £168,475 |
10 years price trend in Horbury and South Ossett
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Cluntergate
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Southfield Lane
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Charles Street
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Wakefield Road
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East Avenue
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Cliffe Crest
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Laburnum Court
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St Leonard's Yard
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Cliffe Crest
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Charlotte Grove
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Manor Road
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Manor Drive
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Manor Grove
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Manor Lane
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Teall Street
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Teall Court
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Southfield Lane
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Ellis Street
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Karon Drive
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Castle View
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Woodlands
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Elmwood Grove
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High Street
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Bridge Close
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Stannard Well Drive
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Westfield Road
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Westfield Road
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Clifton Road
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Gervase Road
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Clifton Close
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Clifton Avenue
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Sowood Avenue
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Fairfield Drive
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Manor Road
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Leopold Street
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Park Court
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Brook Close
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George Street
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Bridge Road
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Osborne Avenue
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Ossett South East & Horbury Bridge
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Tithe Barn Street
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Green Park Avenue
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Hawthorn Terrace
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Hawthorn Terrace
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Junction Lane
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Wilson Avenue
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Roundwood Road
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Queen's Drive
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Sowood Gardens
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Garden Close
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Knave Close
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Stringer Lane
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Forge Lane
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Ashwood Grove
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Wakefield Road
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Daw Lane
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Westfield Court
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Bracken Hill View
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School Yard
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South Parade
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Fairfield Gardens
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Teall Street
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Manor Road
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Maryfield Gardens
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Barker Road
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Chesterton Court
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Carlton Street
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Dovecote Close
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Wensley Street East
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Westfield Gate
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Bridge Road
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Manor Place
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Rock House Way
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Fairfield Close
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South Parade
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Cluntergate
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Northfield Lane
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Wakefield Road
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Northfield Lane
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Princes Gate
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Jenkin Lane
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Manor Place
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Horbury Mews
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St John's Avenue
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Dovecote Lane
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High Street
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Addingford Close
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Horbury
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Daw Lane
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Beckett Close
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Horbury
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Jenkin Road
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Ossett South East & Horbury Bridge
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Westfield Road
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Spa Croft Road
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Manor Road
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Taylor Close
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Walker Lane
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Hallcroft Drive
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.