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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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. 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 4 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
59
Deprivation level
6/10
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
32.7(-26%)
Public order
6.41(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.63(-61%)
Vehicle crime
4.31(-23%)
Other theft
4.31(-35%)
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

Median price£207,500
Price per sq ft£263
Sales (last 12 months)91
Typical range (middle 50%)£171K – £285K

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £207,500 (about £263 per square foot) in Ossett South East & Horbury Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ossett South East & Horbury Bridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£396,500£315
Semi-Detached33£215,000£271
Terraced32£175,450£205
Flats4£139,000£211

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ossett South East & Horbury Bridge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ossett South East & Horbury Bridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£247,375£161,750£164,475£130,000
2017£244,475£142,500£160,000£123,500
2018£275,000£137,500£162,500£123,500
2019£263,000£110,000£175,000£129,000
2020£235,000£165,000£160,000£132,500
2021£285,000£107,000£190,000£140,750
2022£305,000£110,975£214,000£161,550
2023£350,000£113,750£217,500£150,000
2024£331,000£105,500£220,000£170,000
2025£355,000£128,000£228,500£184,250
2026£435,000£206,250£169,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ossett South East & Horbury Bridge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ossett South East & Horbury Bridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£221£180£197£154
2017£197£179£182£149
2018£220£219£180£156
2019£226£175£202£162
2020£242£204£198£174
2021£256£145£229£182
2022£284£186£244£203
2023£287£190£247£199
2024£305£219£248£201
2025£315£189£266£195
2026£331£307£205
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ossett South East & Horbury Bridge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ossett South East & Horbury Bridge in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.