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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 165 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-Detached56£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

WF50SZ

Taylor Crescent

WF45AJ

Walker Lane

WF45PR

Bridge Road

WF46AA

Park Street

WF46AY

Honley Square

WF46DU

Jenkin Road

WF46DZ

Westfield Road

WF46EZ

Jenkin Lane

WF46GE

Rachael Court

WF46HA

Jenkin Lane

WF50DW

Barmby Fold

WF50TE

Fairfield Mount

WF45AN

Peel Street

WF45HF

New Road

WF45LH

Stringers Yard

WF46BT

Gagewell View

WF46JS

Gaskell Drive

WF50HA

Junction Lane

WF46DF

Hall Cliffe Crescent

WF50BJ

Crown Street

WF50BT

Horbury Road

WF45AP

Southfield Lane

WF45EW

Prospect Street

WF45JL

Northfield Lane

WF45LQ

Lydgate Villas

WF45LW

Wrays Buildings

WF45PH

King Street

WF45QP

Rochester Drive

WF46AD

Cross Park Street

WF50BN

Horbury Road

WF50EA

Fairfield Drive

WF50ED

Fairfield Walk

WF50TA

Calverts Walk

WF46AU

Ranters Fold

WF46BL

Stannard Well Lane

WF46DP

Jenkin Road

WF46EG

Green Park Avenue

WF46LP

Queen Street

WF50HU

Teall Street

WF50TN

Harvest Mews

WF45BA

Cross Street

WF45FD

Charles Street

WF45LA

Southfield Fold

WF45LP

The Overcroft

WF46AF

Carlton Street

WF46EX

Westfield Road

WF46HS

Westfield Road

WF46JZ

Manorfield Drive

WF50DP

Maple Court

WF50EY

Spa Croft Road

WF43DT

Broad Cut

WF45BH

Addingford Lane

WF45BL

Addingford Lane

WF45EN

Cross Normanton Street

WF45NQ

Quarry Buildings

WF46LN

Bank Street

WF46ND

Cross Keys Court

WF50PA

Teall Street

WF45FJ

Horbury and South Ossett

WF45HL

Benton Crescent

WF46EW

Rachael Street

WF50EN

Chapel Street

WF50EW

Greenfield Avenue

WF50HD

Baptist Lane

WF50JD

Stonegate

WF45BR

Parklands Drive

WF45LT

Highfield Grange

WF46AN

Glendale

WF46BP

Gagewell Drive

WF50GQ

Elder Mews

WF50PQ

Aston Court

WF46HL

Claytons Cottages

WF46HB

Second Avenue

WF46JE

Humber Place

WF50EH

Bankfield Close

WF50HJ

Spa Street

WF50TD

Richmond Garth

WF45FN

Horbury and South Ossett

WF45HY

Ashwood Grove

WF45JS

North Avenue

WF45LX

Highfield Road

WF45NW

Bridge Road

WF46BH

Gagewell Lane

WF46JQ

Clifton Road

WF46NE

Sunroyd Hill

WF50BY

Horbury Road

WF50DR

Barmby Crescent

WF50EB

South Parade

WF45HN

Northfield Terrace

WF45LJ

Varleys Buildings

WF45PG

Bugler Terrace

WF46BU

Orchard Close

WF46ES

Windyridge Street

WF46HE

Hall Cliffe Court

WF46JX

Ken Churchill Drive

WF50JU

Park Square

WF45NT

Bridge Road

WF46AP

St Peters Court

WF46BW

Stannard Well Lane

WF46NG

Sunroyd Hill

Data Sources

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