Area360 logo

Find postcode

Horbury and South Ossett

Interactive map displaying Horbury and South Ossett

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 165 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-Detached56£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

WF45RB

Benton Mews

WF46BG

Dovecote Lane

WF50ES

Greenfield Road

WF50NG

Queens Drive

WF50ST

Georgia Mews

WF45DA

Cluntergate

WF45DU

Millfield Road

WF46BA

Honley Heights

WF46DE

Hall Cliffe Grove

WF46HH

Manor Road

WF50FL

Whinfield Terrace

WF50LP

Hope Street

WF50LT

Cardigan Lane

WF50SU

Bankfield Close

WF45DR

Daw Lane

WF45PF

Audsleys Yard

WF45RW

Bridge Road

WF46BD

Dovecote Lane

WF46DW

High Street

WF50HP

Spa Street

WF50LU

Manor Close

WF45AX

Southfield Lane

WF45LR

New Road

WF45NH

Bridge Road

WF46AT

Northgate

WF46BY

Hall Cliffe Road

WF46EY

Matty Marsden Lane

WF46HR

Westfield Road

WF45HP

Lacey Street

WF45JJ

Elmwood Grove

WF45LE

High Street

WF45PX

Bridge Road

WF46EH

Victoria Street

WF45AD

Horbury and South Ossett

WF45AE

Peel Close

WF45ET

Millfield Cottages

WF45JR

Parker Road

WF45JU

South Avenue

WF45NG

Quarry Hill

WF46BQ

Gagewell Lane

WF46JD

Manor Road

WF46JU

Ken Churchill Drive

WF46LL

Westfield Road

WF46NB

New Street

WF50BP

Clarendon Cottages

WF50LQ

Manor Road

WF45AZ

Southfield Close

WF45HT

Sabine Fold

WF45QB

Bridge Close

WF45AY

The Shutt

WF45FB

Beckett Court

WF45JP

Northfield Lane

WF45LU

Highfield Road

WF45PB

Storrs Hill Road

WF46HY

Westfield Terrace

WF50HN

Spa Lane

WF50SL

Brooklands Court

WF50SS

Heather Close

WF45BB

Wynthorpe Road

WF45DQ

Hallcroft Drive

WF45DX

Castle Grove

WF45EL

Normanton Street

WF45FG

Forge Mews

WF45NA

Highfield Road

WF46HP

Westfield Road

WF50NT

Haggs Hill Road

WF50TL

Sowood Grange

WF45AF

Cluntergate

WF45DJ

Cluntergate

WF45NR

Bridge Road

WF46DB

Spring End Road

WF46JP

Savile Drive

WF50JS

Park Square

WF50NR

Queens Drive

WF45HQ

Wakefield Road

WF45QY

Addison Court

WF50JX

Saville Street

WF50LR

Charles Street

WF50NJ

Queens Drive

WF50NZ

Rushmead Court

WF45AS

Southfield Lane

WF45BY

Cluntergate

WF45DT

Daw Lane

WF45EP

Elm Grove

WF45NX

Greigs Yard

WF45PQ

Victoria Terrace

WF46JH

Clifton Road

WF46JT

John Carr Avenue

WF46LW

Fearnsides Close

WF50DB

Sowood Avenue

WF50HH

Spa Street

WF50HX

Goring Park Avenue

WF50SN

Cavewell Close

WF45LN

School Lane

WF45NS

Holy Oake Terrace

WF45PN

Horbury and South Ossett

WF46EB

Mortimer Row

WF46ED

Barker Road

WF46NN

Twitch Hill

WF50FA

Horbury View

Data Sources

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