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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

WF50BE

Vicar Lane

WF50EZ

Junction Lane

WF45HJ

Wakefield Road

WF46JE

Humber Place

WF50AY

Green Park Avenue

WF45JP

Northfield Lane

WF45BB

Wynthorpe Road

WF50LN

Manor Grove

WF50EN

Chapel Street

WF46JN

Clifton Crescent

WF45FL

Myers Croft

WF46LX

Golden Square

WF45HT

Sabine Fold

WF45NB

Clubhouses Croft

WF45AA

High Street

WF50EG

Fairfield Road

WF46JB

Manor Place

WF50EW

Greenfield Avenue

WF45LU

Highfield Road

WF45NH

Bridge Road

WF45HD

Berry Lane

WF45DE

George Street

WF45PR

Bridge Road

WF46PA

Horbury Mews

WF50NL

Queens Walk

WF50BW

Hawthorne Terrace

WF45LP

The Overcroft

WF46AG

Grove Road

WF46AU

Ranters Fold

WF45HF

New Road

WF45QR

Osborne Avenue

WF50SY

Taylor Close

WF50HQ

Wilson Avenue

WF50SW

Cavewell Gardens

WF50NX

St John's Avenue

WF45BN

Southwell Lane

WF45JW

California Drive

WF46BD

Dovecote Lane

WF45DJ

Cluntergate

WF45ER

Calder Vale Road

WF45NG

Quarry Hill

WF45EX

Dudfleet Lane

WF50SL

Brooklands Court

WF50BD

Greystones Drive

WF45HU

Northfield Lane

WF45AZ

Southfield Close

WF46BG

Dovecote Lane

WF46NL

Cliffe Crest

WF45HW

Wakefield Road

WF46AN

Glendale

WF50DU

Fairfield Drive

WF50HE

Spa Croft Road

WF50FD

Horbury and South Ossett

WF46HT

Westfield Road

WF50LS

Manor Lane

WF46EW

Rachael Street

WF50TL

Sowood Grange

WF46AQ

Grove Road

WF45LA

Southfield Fold

WF46AH

Stoney Bank

WF50SU

Bankfield Close

WF46HQ

Laburnum Court

WF45LE

High Street

WF50BJ

Crown Street

WF45JQ

Beechwood Grove

WF50LJ

Manor Lane

WF50EA

Fairfield Drive

WF46AD

Cross Park Street

WF50DB

Sowood Avenue

WF45QX

Beckett Close

WF45EB

Millfield Road

WF46HE

Hall Cliffe Court

WF45AG

Cluntergate

WF45LJ

Varleys Buildings

WF50PD

Parkfield View

WF45FN

Horbury and South Ossett

WF50NG

Queens Drive

WF46AX

Horbury and South Ossett

WF46AB

Park Street

WF46HG

Laburnum Grove

WF50ER

Greenfield Avenue

WF50PB

Parkfield Drive

WF46LQ

St Leonards Yard

WF46HX

Shires Yard

WF45DQ

Hallcroft Drive

WF45LZ

The Willows

WF45RA

Bennett Avenue

WF50LZ

Fairfield Avenue

WF45QY

Addison Court

WF50HS

Teall Street

WF46DD

Elba Terrace

WF45PL

Hellewells Row

WF45RD

Princes Gate

WF45JY

West Avenue

WF45DR

Daw Lane

WF46DN

Westfield Road

WF46DX

Wensley Street East

WF46LA

Manorfield Drive

WF50NN

Westwood Road

WF46EP

Regent Street

Data Sources

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