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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 167 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-Detached58£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

WF50BE

Vicar Lane

WF45DG

Hallcroft Close

WF45EQ

Calder Terrace

WF45NB

Clubhouses Croft

WF45NP

The Island

WF46AL

First Avenue

WF46LG

Tithe Barn Street

WF50EP

Greenfield Close

WF50EX

Lynda Grove

WF50HE

Spa Croft Road

WF50LB

Station Road

WF50LF

Manor Road

WF45EB

Millfield Road

WF45FE

Stonehouse Gardens

WF45FL

Myers Croft

WF45HG

Wakefield Road

WF45JF

Northfield Lane

WF45JQ

Beechwood Grove

WF45LD

Addingford Lane

WF46BE

Berrys Yard

WF46EF

Park Grove

WF50DT

Fairfield Drive

WF50DY

South Parade

WF45BN

Southwell Lane

WF45JW

California Drive

WF45JY

West Avenue

WF46DN

Westfield Road

WF46DS

Jenkin Road

WF46NA

Twitch Hill

WF50EG

Fairfield Road

WF50SR

Brook Close

WF50TJ

Sowood Court

WF45DY

Green Lane

WF45DZ

Green Lane

WF45HD

Berry Lane

WF45JE

Oakwood Grove

WF46AW

Primrose Way

WF46EE

Park Grove

WF50NN

Westwood Road

WF50NY

Teall Street

WF45AU

Peel Street

WF45JD

Oakwood Grove

WF46AG

Grove Road

WF50BS

Horbury Road

WF45HX

Baring Gould Way

WF46BS

Gagewell Drive

WF46HN

Tithe Barn Street

WF50DQ

Storrs Hill Road

WF50FD

Horbury and South Ossett

WF50LG

Sowood View

WF50TF

Fairfield Road

WF45NN

Bridge Road

WF45PT

Bridge Road

WF45DL

Northfield Lane

WF45EE

Poplar View

WF46LX

Golden Square

WF50BD

Greystones Drive

WF50EZ

Junction Lane

WF50HL

Whinfield Place

WF50JF

Fairfield Terrace

WF50PB

Parkfield Drive

WF45DW

Northfield Lane

WF50HG

Manor Road

WF50HW

Spa Street

WF50LW

Manor Road

WF50NF

Queens Drive Close

WF45BQ

Addingford Close

WF45DF

Hallcroft Drive

WF45QD

Shelley Court

WF45QF

Chestnut Close

WF46BN

Stannard Well Drive

WF46BZ

Hall Cliffe Road

WF50JA

Manor Court

WF45DD

Orchard Croft

WF45EA

Millfield Road

WF45JG

Beechwood Grove

WF46DD

Elba Terrace

WF46EJ

Westfield Road

WF46HQ

Laburnum Court

WF50DX

Manor Road

WF46AJ

Hawking Croft Road

WF46AQ

Grove Road

WF46DR

Cooperative Street

WF50JZ

Park Street

WF45LY

Highfield Place

WF45AG

Cluntergate

WF45BD

Rayner Street

WF45FA

Willowbrook Manor

WF45JN

California Drive

WF45NE

Westend Cottages

WF46FE

Horbury and South Ossett

WF46LH

Horbury and South Ossett

WF50BL

Horbury Road

WF50DA

Storrs Hill Road

WF45AT

Peel Street

WF46JN

Clifton Crescent

WF50HB

St Aidens Walk

WF45AH

Arden Court

WF45BU

Bridge Road

WF45BX

Jacobs Court

Data Sources

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