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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

WF45BD

Rayner Street

WF45NN

Bridge Road

WF46LH

Horbury and South Ossett

WF46JW

Clifton Avenue

WF46EG

Green Park Avenue

WF50NW

Teall Street

WF45LQ

Lydgate Villas

WF45AT

Peel Street

WF46HH

Manor Road

WF46DW

High Street

WF45HB

Elm Mews

WF45BG

Ellis Street

WF45PA

Reid Park Avenue

WF50TJ

Sowood Court

WF45JG

Beechwood Grove

WF50EB

South Parade

WF46NB

New Street

WF46AT

Northgate

WF45HL

Benton Crescent

WF50NS

Haggs Hill Road

WF46JF

Gervase Road

WF50LW

Manor Road

WF50HG

Manor Road

WF50PG

Teall Court

WF50DD

Sowood Avenue

WF45NP

The Island

WF45NQ

Quarry Buildings

WF45BU

Bridge Road

WF45EH

Forge Lane

WF46LG

Tithe Barn Street

WF45BA

Cross Street

WF50EY

Spa Croft Road

WF50ED

Fairfield Walk

WF50HJ

Spa Street

WF50BN

Horbury Road

WF45AX

Southfield Lane

WF45LS

New Road

WF50GQ

Elder Mews

WF45AQ

Dawson Hill Yard

WF46ES

Windyridge Street

WF45FD

Charles Street

WF50NJ

Queens Drive

WF50HF

Junction Lane

WF45HH

Woodlands

WF50JD

Stonegate

WF46LU

School Yard

WF50PF

Teall Court

WF46BJ

Stannard Well Lane

WF45DB

Cluntergate

WF45NS

Holy Oake Terrace

WF50BY

Horbury Road

WF50SX

Taylor Drive

WF46JY

Manorfield Drive

WF50HL

Whinfield Place

WF45LY

Highfield Place

WF46NE

Sunroyd Hill

WF45LT

Highfield Grange

WF45LD

Addingford Lane

WF50TF

Fairfield Road

WF45LW

Wrays Buildings

WF50EX

Lynda Grove

WF45QG

The Sycamores

WF45LH

Stringers Yard

WF45EA

Millfield Road

WF50JA

Manor Court

WF50EL

South Parade

WF46EB

Mortimer Row

WF50DA

Storrs Hill Road

WF46FB

Horbury and South Ossett

WF46JH

Clifton Road

WF45HZ

Northfield Lane

WF45BS

Parklands Crescent

WF50EJ

St Johns Crescent

WF46EA

Westfield Road

WF46JU

Ken Churchill Drive

WF46LJ

Tithe Barn Street

WF46EY

Matty Marsden Lane

WF45BP

Karon Drive

WF45QS

Rochester Court

WF50SJ

Manor Road

WF45DH

Norman Place

WF46DP

Jenkin Road

WF50DR

Barmby Crescent

WF50HR

Charlotte Grove

WF46DT

Jenkin Road

WF46NG

Sunroyd Hill

WF46BQ

Gagewell Lane

WF50JX

Saville Street

WF50LE

Sowood Lane

WF46ET

Westfield Road

WF45PE

Crossfield Terrace

WF46EX

Westfield Road

WF45QU

Chesterton Court

WF50NF

Queens Drive Close

WF50TW

Maryfield Gardens

WF50SR

Brook Close

WF45JN

California Drive

WF45AW

Southfield Lane

WF50JZ

Park Street

WF45RB

Benton Mews

Data Sources

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