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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

WF46AL

First Avenue

WF50HN

Spa Lane

WF45HP

Lacey Street

WF46HA

Jenkin Lane

WF46DU

Jenkin Road

WF45BT

Parklands Court

WF50DZ

Fairfield Road

WF45AJ

Walker Lane

WF50DW

Barmby Fold

WF46EQ

Westfield Villas

WF50LQ

Manor Road

WF50TB

Fisher Grove

WF50BP

Clarendon Cottages

WF46JQ

Clifton Road

WF45FH

Charles Street

WF45NT

Bridge Road

WF45AL

Stringer Lane

WF50NE

Queens Drive

WF45DA

Cluntergate

WF45DX

Castle Grove

WF45QD

Shelley Court

WF46EL

Westfield Road

WF50LA

Park Gardens

WF46BN

Stannard Well Drive

WF46JA

Medlock Road

WF45QT

Tyndale Avenue

WF45AU

Peel Street

WF45HN

Northfield Terrace

WF50HW

Spa Street

WF50JT

Saville Park

WF46DE

Hall Cliffe Grove

WF50ST

Georgia Mews

WF45AS

Southfield Lane

WF45PB

Storrs Hill Road

WF46NA

Twitch Hill

WF46AS

Northgate

WF46BE

Berrys Yard

WF45QF

Chestnut Close

WF46JX

Ken Churchill Drive

WF50SQ

Garden Close

WF45JE

Oakwood Grove

WF45AF

Cluntergate

WF46DH

Dovecote Close

WF50ET

Manor Road

WF46DG

Hall Cliffe Crescent

WF45DN

Northfield Lane

WF50JE

Station Road

WF46BT

Gagewell View

WF50DT

Fairfield Drive

WF45BY

Cluntergate

WF45PT

Bridge Road

WF50NT

Haggs Hill Road

WF45JJ

Elmwood Grove

WF46EE

Park Grove

WF45AH

Arden Court

WF46ER

Westfield Road

WF45AR

Southfield Lane

WF50HA

Junction Lane

WF50LY

Manor Avenue

WF50PQ

Aston Court

WF46FE

Horbury and South Ossett

WF46AY

Honley Square

WF45AN

Peel Street

WF50TA

Calverts Walk

WF45BX

Jacobs Court

WF43DT

Broad Cut

WF45EU

Dudfleet Yard

WF46HP

Westfield Road

WF45JU

South Avenue

WF46EU

Westfield Court

WF45FG

Forge Mews

WF45NW

Bridge Road

WF50SH

Grange Drive

WF45EF

Castle View

WF50LH

Manor Road

WF45LR

New Road

WF45BH

Addingford Lane

WF46LN

Bank Street

WF46HB

Second Avenue

WF45NJ

Parklands Avenue

WF50JY

Park Lands

WF46LP

Queen Street

WF46HJ

Charlesworths Buildings

WF50SG

Mayfield Court

WF45PQ

Victoria Terrace

WF46FA

Westfield Gate

WF45NX

Greigs Yard

WF45DL

Northfield Lane

WF50BS

Horbury Road

WF46ND

Cross Keys Court

WF46AA

Park Street

WF46AJ

Hawking Croft Road

WF50TE

Fairfield Mount

WF46GE

Rachael Court

WF45JT

East Avenue

WF50EH

Bankfield Close

WF45FA

Willowbrook Manor

WF45LG

High Street

WF50HZ

Roundwood Road

WF50EF

South Parade

Data Sources

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