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Ossett South East & Horbury Bridge

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About

Ossett South East & Horbury Bridge is a residential area situated in the south of Wakefield. It is characterised by a mix of housing, from Victorian terraces to more modern developments, set along streets that follow the gentle slopes of the local landscape. The area includes local amenities such as shops and schools, serving the immediate community.

The district is defined by the River Calder and the Calder and Hebble Navigation, which run through Horbury Bridge. The presence of the waterway and its associated industrial heritage, including former mill buildings, shapes the area's identity. This setting provides routes for walking and cycling along the towpaths, connecting to wider green spaces.

Area overview

On average Ossett South East & Horbury Bridge has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ossett South East & Horbury Bridge is £46,266 per year. There are 5 schools in Ossett South East & Horbury Bridge: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ossett South East & Horbury Bridge is home to around 9,051 people, with a population density of about 2,688.1 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
18.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ossett South East & Horbury Bridge Population
9,051
Population density
2,688.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.93(-27%)
Public order
6.63(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.3(-62%)
Other theft
4.2(-37%)
Vehicle crime
3.43(-39%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,634
95.42%
Other White
101
1.12%
White and Asian (mixed)
41
0.45%
African
36
0.4%
Chinese
32
0.35%
Total population: 9,048

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,923
25.73%
No qualifications
1,560
20.88%
Level 3 (A level)
1,348
18.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,121
15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
774
10.36%
Total 16+ residents: 7,473

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,461
35.53%
Owns with a mortgage
1,234
30.01%
Social rents from council
630
15.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
413
10.04%
Other social rented
266
6.47%
Total households: 4,112

Property prices in Ossett South East & Horbury Bridge

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £203,750 in Ossett South East & Horbury Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £571,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ossett South East & Horbury Bridge 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 Ossett South East & Horbury Bridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£323,750
Flats5£115,000
Semi-Detached38£212,500
Terraced33£178,400

10 years median price trend in Ossett South East & Horbury Bridge

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ossett South East & Horbury Bridge.

All postcodes in Ossett South East & Horbury Bridge

WF50LR

Charles Street

WF50NJ

Queens Drive

WF50NZ

Rushmead Court

WF45NX

Greigs Yard

WF45PQ

Victoria Terrace

WF46JH

Clifton Road

WF46JT

John Carr Avenue

WF50DB

Sowood Avenue

WF50HH

Spa Street

WF50HX

Goring Park Avenue

WF50SN

Cavewell Close

WF45NS

Holy Oake Terrace

WF45PN

Horbury and South Ossett

WF46EB

Mortimer Row

WF46ED

Barker Road

WF50FA

Horbury View

WF45NF

Quarry Hill

WF46BB

Dovecote Lane

WF46DY

Wensley Street

WF46JF

Gervase Road

WF50EQ

Lombardi Court

WF50JY

Park Lands

WF50LJ

Manor Lane

WF50LY

Manor Avenue

WF46JL

Clifton Drive

WF46JY

Manorfield Drive

WF46LY

St Peter's Grove

WF50DE

South Terrace

WF50DF

Storrs Hill Road

WF50DU

Fairfield Drive

WF50LA

Park Gardens

WF50LZ

Fairfield Avenue

WF45PA

Reid Park Avenue

WF45PS

Bridge Road

WF46AR

North Cottages

WF46EQ

Westfield Villas

WF50AW

Marsden Avenue

WF50DS

Barmby Close

WF46AS

Northgate

WF46DL

Jenkin Drive

WF46EP

Regent Street

WF50AX

Manor Road

WF50PD

Parkfield View

WF50SX

Taylor Drive

WF50SY

Taylor Close

WF45NJ

Parklands Avenue

WF46AZ

Northgate

WF46JR

Leeke Avenue

WF50LE

Sowood Lane

WF45BS

Parklands Crescent

WF45NU

St Johns Street

WF46AH

Stoney Bank

WF50EF

South Parade

WF50EJ

St Johns Crescent

WF50PF

Teall Court

WF45PL

Hellewells Row

WF46NF

Sunroyd Avenue

WF50ER

Greenfield Avenue

WF50SG

Mayfield Court

WF46LA

Manorfield Drive

WF50NS

Haggs Hill Road

WF50HS

Teall Street

WF50SW

Cavewell Gardens

WF46DG

Hall Cliffe Crescent

WF50JE

Station Road

WF50NL

Queens Walk

WF50TB

Fisher Grove

Data Sources

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