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Horbury and South Ossett

About

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.

Area overview

On average Horbury and South Ossett has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 86 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).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
14.4%
Connectivity
N/A

All postcodes in Horbury and South Ossett

WF46JX

Ken Churchill Drive

WF46NE

Sunroyd Hill

WF50BY

Horbury Road

WF50DR

Barmby Crescent

WF50EB

South Parade

WF50JU

Lee Court

WF45HG

Northfield Lane

WF50DY

Greenfield Road

WF45EB

Calder Vale Road

WF45FE

Stonehouse Gardens

WF45FL

Rayner Street

WF45JF

Beechwood Grove

WF45JQ

Beechwood Grove

WF45LD

Addingford Lane

WF45NT

Bridge Road

WF46AP

Dovecote Lane

WF46BE

Berry's Yard

WF46BW

Stannard Well Lane

WF46EF

Park Grove

WF46NG

Gagewell Lane

WF50BE

Vicar Lane

WF50DT

Fairfield Drive

WF45BN

Southwell Lane

WF45DG

Hallcroft Close

WF45EQ

Horbury

WF45JW

California Drive

WF45JY

West Avenue

WF45NB

Clubhouses Croft

WF45NP

Bridge Road

WF46AL

First Avenue

WF46DN

Tithe Barn Street

WF46DS

Jenkin Road

WF46LG

Northgate

WF46NA

Twitch Hill

WF50EG

Fairfield Road

WF50EP

Greenfield Close

WF50EX

Lynda Grove

WF50HE

Spa Croft Road

WF50LB

Station Road

WF50LF

Charlotte Grove

WF50SR

Brook Close

WF50TJ

Sowood Court

WF45AU

Peel Street

WF45DY

Green Lane

WF45DZ

Green Lane

WF45HD

Berry Lane

WF45JD

Oakwood Grove

WF45JE

Oakwood Grove

WF46AG

Grove Road

WF46AW

Primrose Way

WF46EE

Park Grove

WF50BS

East View

WF50NN

Queen's Walk

WF50NY

Parkfield Drive

WF50TF

Fairfield Road

WF45HX

Baring - Gould Way

WF45NN

Bridge Road

WF45PT

Bridge Road

WF46BS

Gagewell Drive

WF46HN

Manor Road

WF50DQ

Sowood Avenue

WF50FD

Ossett South East & Horbury Bridge

WF50LG

Sowood View

WF50EZ

Junction Lane

WF45DL

Northfield Lane

WF45DW

Berry Lane

WF45EE

Horbury

WF46LX

Golden Square

WF50BD

Greystones Drive

WF50HG

Manor Road

WF50HL

Whinfield Terrace

WF50HW

Spa Street

WF50JF

Fairfield Road

WF50LW

Manor Road

WF50NF

Queens Drive Close

WF50PB

Parkfield Drive

WF45BQ

Addingford Close

WF45DD

Orchard Croft

WF45DF

Elm Grove

WF45EA

Charles Street

WF45JG

Beechwood Grove

WF45QD

Shelley Court

WF45QF

Horbury

WF46BN

Stannard Well Drive

WF46BZ

Hall Cliffe Road

WF46DD

Ossett South East & Horbury Bridge

WF46EJ

Bracken Hill View

WF46HQ

Laburnum Court

WF50DX

Manor Road

WF50JA

Cavewell Close

WF45AG

Cluntergate

WF45BD

Rayner Street

WF45FA

Beckett Close

WF45JN

California Drive

WF45LY

Horbury

WF45NE

Quarry Hill

WF46AJ

First Avenue

WF46AQ

Grove Road

WF46DR

Co-Operative Street

WF46FE

Ossett South East & Horbury Bridge