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.
On average Horbury and South Ossett has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 83 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).
Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Horbury and South Ossett area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £700,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £340,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £110,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 62 | £220,000 |
| Terraced | 46 | £168,475 |
10 years price trend in Horbury and South Ossett
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Georgia Mews
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High Street
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Cluntergate
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Daw Lane
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Charles Street
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Audsley's Yard
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Bridge Road
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Honley Heights
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Dovecote Lane
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Hall Cliffe Grove
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Manor Road
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Whinfield Terrace
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Spa Street
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Hope Street
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Brooklands Court
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Manor Close
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Bankfield Close
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Southfield Lane
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Lacey Street
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Elmwood Grove
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Bank Street
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New Road
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Bridge Road
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Bridge Road
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Northgate
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Hall Cliffe Court
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Green Park Avenue
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Matty Marsden Lane
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Westfield Road
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Horbury
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Peel Close
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Southfield Close
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Horbury
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Sabine Fold
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Parker Road
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South Avenue
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Quarry Hill
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Bridge Close
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Gagewell Lane
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Manor Road
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Ken Churchill Drive
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Westfield Road
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New Street
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Ossett South East & Horbury Bridge
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Manor Road
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St John's Street
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Westfield Terrace
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Westfield Road
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Hall Cliffe Rise
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Southfield Fold
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Wynthorpe Road
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Cluntergate
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Castle Grove
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Normanton Street
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Beckett Court
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Horbury
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California Drive
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Highfield Road
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Clubhouses Croft
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Spa Lane
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Haggs Hill Road
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Brooklands Court
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Heather Close
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Horbury Road
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Cluntergate
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Parklands Court
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Cluntergate
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Wakefield Road
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Bridge Road
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Addison Court
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Spring End Road
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Clifton Avenue
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Park Square
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Park Square
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Cardigan Lane
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Queen's Drive
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Haggs Hill Road
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Rushmead Court
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Barker Road
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Southfield Lane
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Cluntergate
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Mortimer Row
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Daw Lane
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Elm Grove
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School Lane
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Holyoake Terrace
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Ossett South East & Horbury Bridge
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Ossett South East & Horbury Bridge
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Audsley's Yard
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Clifton Drive
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John Carr Avenue
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Fearnside's Close
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Twitch Hill
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South Terrace
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Horbury View
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Spa Street
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Goring Park Avenue
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Cavewell Close
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Castle Grove
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Horbury
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.