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Horbury and South Ossett

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About

Horbury and South Ossett is a ward on the southwestern edge of the metropolitan district of Wakefield, blending residential areas with distinct local centres. The ward encompasses the historic town of Horbury, with its stone-built architecture and prominent parish church, alongside the southern part of Ossett, known for its traditional terraced housing and commercial streets. These communities are separated by the Calder and Hebble Navigation canal, a key historical feature of the landscape.

The area is characterised by several green spaces, including Horbury Lagoon and the surrounding parkland, which provide recreational space. Local industry has historically been connected to textiles and mining, with some former mill buildings still in evidence. The ward functions with a degree of independence from Wakefield city centre, maintaining its own high streets, community facilities, and a regular street market in Ossett.

Area overview

On average Horbury and South Ossett has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70 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 per household in Horbury and South Ossett is £48,503 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). Horbury and South Ossett is home to around 15,194 people, with a population density of about 2,324.4 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
14.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Horbury and South Ossett Population
15,194
Population density
2,324.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.95(-8%)
Public order
8.95(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.92(-57%)
Other theft
4.67(-30%)
Vehicle crime
4.15(-26%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
14,451
95.08%
Other White
176
1.16%
White and Asian (mixed)
84
0.55%
Indian
64
0.42%
Irish
59
0.39%
Total population: 15,198

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,547
28.19%
No qualifications
2,453
19.49%
Level 3 (A level)
2,204
17.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,853
14.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,299
10.32%
Total 16+ residents: 12,583

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,584
37.68%
Owns with a mortgage
2,125
30.99%
Social rents from council
809
11.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
790
11.52%
Other social rented
382
5.57%
Total households: 6,857

Property prices in Horbury and South Ossett

Based on 167 recent sales, the median property price is £202,000 in Horbury and South Ossett area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £890,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Horbury and South Ossett in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Horbury and South Ossett over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached36£355,000
Flats8£120,000
Semi-Detached58£220,000
Terraced65£170,000

10 years median price trend in Horbury and South Ossett

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Horbury and South Ossett.

All postcodes in Horbury and South Ossett

WF46NJ

Hall Cliffe Rise

WF45BT

Parklands Court

WF46HX

Shires Yard

WF45AA

High Street

WF45AR

Southfield Lane

WF45JX

South Avenue

WF46BX

Hall Cliffe Road

WF46LQ

St Leonards Yard

WF50HR

Charlotte Grove

WF50PE

Teall Street

WF45PE

Crossfield Terrace

WF46BJ

Stannard Well Lane

WF46EL

Westfield Road

WF46HU

Westfield Road

WF46JW

Clifton Avenue

WF50DD

Sowood Avenue

WF50DZ

Fairfield Road

WF45FH

Charles Street

WF45HJ

Wakefield Road

WF46HG

Laburnum Grove

WF46NL

Cliffe Crest

WF50JT

Saville Park

WF50LL

Manor Drive

WF50LN

Manor Grove

WF50LS

Manor Lane

WF50PG

Teall Court

WF45AW

Southfield Lane

WF45BG

Ellis Street

WF45BP

Karon Drive

WF45EF

Castle View

WF45HH

Woodlands

WF45JH

Elmwood Grove

WF45LG

High Street

WF46ER

Westfield Road

WF46JG

Gervase Road

WF46JJ

Clifton Close

WF50ET

Manor Road

WF50HY

Leopold Street

WF50JR

Park Court

WF50SH

Grange Drive

WF45DE

George Street

WF45PP

Bridge Road

WF45QR

Osborne Avenue

WF50AY

Green Park Avenue

WF50BW

Hawthorne Terrace

WF50HQ

Wilson Avenue

WF50HZ

Roundwood Road

WF50NE

Queens Drive

WF50SP

Sowood Gardens

WF50BH

The Hawthorns

WF46AX

Horbury and South Ossett

WF46LJ

Tithe Barn Street

WF50HF

Junction Lane

WF50SQ

Garden Close

WF45AL

Stringer Lane

WF45EH

Forge Lane

WF45HS

Northfield Lane

WF46FD

Bracken Hill View

WF50SJ

Manor Road

WF50TW

Maryfield Gardens

WF45HW

Wakefield Road

WF45QG

The Sycamores

WF45RE

Knave Close

WF46EU

Westfield Court

WF46LU

School Yard

WF50EL

South Parade

WF50LX

Fairfield Gardens

WF50NW

Teall Street

WF45QU

Chesterton Court

WF46AE

Cross Park Street

WF50EE

Fairfield Close

WF46DH

Dovecote Close

WF46DX

Wensley Street East

WF46EA

Westfield Road

WF46FA

Westfield Gate

WF46HJ

Charlesworths Buildings

WF46JA

Medlock Road

WF50BG

Rock House Way

WF50NU

South Parade

WF45DB

Cluntergate

WF45HU

Northfield Lane

WF45RD

Princes Gate

WF45DN

Northfield Lane

WF45HE

Wakefield Road

WF46ET

Westfield Road

WF46JB

Manor Place

WF46PA

Horbury Mews

WF50NX

St John's Avenue

WF46HT

Westfield Road

WF45QX

Beckett Close

WF46DJ

Dovecote Lane

WF45AB

High Street

WF45BW

Addingford Drive

WF45DH

Norman Place

WF45DS

Daw Lane

WF46DT

Jenkin Road

WF46FB

Horbury and South Ossett

WF46HZ

Jubbs Yard

WF50EU

Spa Croft Road

WF50LH

Manor Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.