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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New Road
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Horbury
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Bridge Road
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Highfield Road
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Honley Heights
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Gagewell View
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Jenkin Road
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Westfield Road
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Jenkin Lane
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Ossett South East & Horbury Bridge
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Jenkin Lane
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Gaskell Drive
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Barmby Fold
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Junction Lane
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Barmby Fold
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Southfield Lane
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Prospect Street
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Northfield Lane
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Horbury
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Wray's Buildings
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King Street
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Rochester Drive
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Cross Park Street
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Hall Cliffe Crescent
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Crown Street
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Crown Street
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Horbury Road
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Fairfield Drive
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Fairfield Walk
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Calverts Walk
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The Overcroft
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Cross Street
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Charles Street
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Daw Lane
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Carlton Street
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Ranter's Fold
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Stannard Well Lane
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Jenkin Drive
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Green Park Avenue
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Bracken Hill View
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Westfield Road
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Manorfield Drive
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Church Street
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Maple Court
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Goring Park Avenue
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Teall Street
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Harvest Mews
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Broad Cut
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Addingford Lane
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Addingford Lane
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Normanton Cross Street
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Horbury
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Benton Crescent
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Horbury
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Rachael Street
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Bank Street
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Cross Keys Court
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Chapel Street
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Greenfield Avenue
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Baptist Lane
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Stonegate
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Teall Street
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Parklands Avenue
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Highfield Grange
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Glendale
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Gagewell Drive
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Second Avenue
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Manor Road
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Ossett South East & Horbury Bridge
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Bankfield Close
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Elder Mews
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Spa Street
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Aston Court
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Fairfield Road
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Horbury
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Ashwood Grove
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North Avenue
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Horbury
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Co-Operative Street
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Bridge Road
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Storrs Hill Road
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Gagewell Drive
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Orchard Close
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Windyridge Street
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Hall Cliffe Court
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Clifton Road
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Ken Churchill Drive
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Sunroyd Hill
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Horbury Road
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Barmby Crescent
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South Parade
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Lee Court
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Rayner Street
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Stonehouse Gardens
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Calder Vale Road
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Northfield Lane
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Beechwood Grove
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Beechwood Grove
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Addingford Lane
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Bridge Road
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.