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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 69 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
69
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
38.44(-13%)
Public order
7.96(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.45(-55%)
Other theft
4.8(-28%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.54(-47%)
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 177 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 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
Detached43£355,000
Flats7£125,000
Semi-Detached64£236,000
Terraced63£172,500

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

WF45BW

Addingford Drive

WF46AZ

Northgate

WF45EP

Elm Grove

WF46BY

Hall Cliffe Road

WF50HP

Spa Street

WF50LL

Manor Drive

WF50PE

Teall Street

WF46NN

Twitch Hill

WF45HY

Ashwood Grove

WF46AE

Cross Park Street

WF46BL

Stannard Well Lane

WF50EQ

Lombardi Court

WF50DE

South Terrace

WF50ES

Greenfield Road

WF46BU

Orchard Close

WF45PN

Horbury and South Ossett

WF46AR

North Cottages

WF45EN

Cross Normanton Street

WF50DY

South Parade

WF50JU

Park Square

WF46BZ

Hall Cliffe Road

WF50DX

Manor Road

WF50AW

Marsden Avenue

WF45JF

Northfield Lane

WF50EU

Spa Croft Road

WF50DF

Storrs Hill Road

WF45EG

Industrial Street

WF46DY

Wensley Street

WF46JP

Savile Drive

WF46JT

John Carr Avenue

WF50SN

Cavewell Close

WF45JR

Parker Road

WF45ED

Poplar Terrace

WF46DZ

Westfield Road

WF46HY

Westfield Terrace

WF46JD

Manor Road

WF45EL

Normanton Street

WF46HL

Claytons Cottages

WF45AD

Horbury and South Ossett

WF50DS

Barmby Close

WF45QB

Bridge Close

WF45DS

Daw Lane

WF45HG

Wakefield Road

WF50HX

Goring Park Avenue

WF46LW

Fearnsides Close

WF45BL

Addingford Lane

WF50HD

Baptist Lane

WF46AW

Primrose Way

WF45PX

Bridge Road

WF45FF

Millfield Road

WF46DB

Spring End Road

WF45HQ

Wakefield Road

WF46JS

Gaskell Drive

WF46JL

Clifton Drive

WF50LB

Station Road

WF45JH

Elmwood Grove

WF45PS

Bridge Road

WF50LG

Sowood View

WF45DW

Northfield Lane

WF46EJ

Westfield Road

WF45PF

Audsleys Yard

WF45QP

Rochester Drive

WF45FB

Beckett Court

WF50JF

Fairfield Terrace

WF46DJ

Dovecote Lane

WF46JR

Leeke Avenue

WF50HY

Leopold Street

WF50DQ

Storrs Hill Road

WF46FD

Bracken Hill View

WF50LT

Cardigan Lane

WF45NE

Westend Cottages

WF45NF

Quarry Hill

WF45FE

Stonehouse Gardens

WF45DY

Green Lane

WF45JA

Northfield Lane

WF50FA

Horbury View

WF45JL

Northfield Lane

WF50JR

Park Court

WF45DD

Orchard Croft

WF46JZ

Manorfield Drive

WF50NZ

Rushmead Court

WF50AX

Manor Road

WF45HE

Wakefield Road

WF46BW

Stannard Well Lane

WF45EQ

Calder Terrace

WF50BL

Horbury Road

WF50BH

The Hawthorns

WF50HH

Spa Street

WF45PG

Bugler Terrace

WF46JJ

Clifton Close

WF46NJ

Hall Cliffe Rise

WF46BS

Gagewell Drive

WF50LP

Hope Street

WF46BP

Gagewell Drive

WF50SS

Heather Close

WF50BT

Horbury Road

WF46AP

St Peters Court

WF45PH

King Street

WF46EZ

Jenkin Lane

WF45EW

Prospect Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.