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Ossett West

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About

Ossett West lies on the western edge of the town of Ossett, within the Wakefield district. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing types from Victorian terraces to more modern estates. Its landscape includes several green spaces, such as Southdale Park, which provides recreational space for the community. The local infrastructure supports day-to-day needs with schools, shops, and services concentrated along main routes like Dale Street and Prospect Road.

The area's identity is partly shaped by its industrial past, visible in converted mill buildings that now serve other purposes. A notable local feature is the annual Ossett Gala, a community event with a history stretching back over a century, which often involves a procession through the streets. Transport links connect residents to Wakefield city centre and beyond via the A638 road and local bus services, supporting its role as a commuter settlement.

Area overview

On average Ossett West has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ossett West is £49,317 per year. There are 3 schools in Ossett West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Ossett West is home to around 7,441 people, with a population density of about 1,413.0 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
21.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ossett West Population
7,441
Population density
1,413 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.06(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.1(-12%)
Shoplifting
7.66(-11%)
Public order
7.53(-16%)
Other theft
5.38(-19%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,065
94.95%
Other White
123
1.65%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
41
0.55%
Irish
35
0.47%
White and Asian (mixed)
24
0.32%
Total population: 7,441

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,563
25.48%
No qualifications
1,274
20.77%
Level 3 (A level)
1,046
17.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,011
16.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
671
10.94%
Total 16+ residents: 6,135

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,219
35.23%
Owns with a mortgage
976
28.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
444
12.83%
Social rents from council
396
11.45%
Other social rented
340
9.83%
Total households: 3,460

Property prices in Ossett West

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Ossett West area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,500 up to £630,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ossett West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached15£280,000
Flats13£114,000
Semi-Detached25£228,000
Terraced32£180,000

10 years median price trend in Ossett West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ossett West.

All postcodes in Ossett West

WF59DY

Gunson Crescent

WF59HL

Prospect Road

WF128NS

Pildacre Hill

WF58QD

Queen Street

WF59DF

Kingsway

WF58HB

Wesley Street

WF58LF

South Street

WF59EZ

Wells Way

WF50TH

Fellowsides Mews

WF58BW

New Street

WF58PY

Market Place

WF58QL

Priory Road

WF59EF

Northfield Road

WF50RX

Greatfield Road

WF50SD

Greatfield Gardens

WF58BA

Southdale Road

WF58DH

Constable Drive

WF50AH

Willow Grove

WF50JH

Lionel Street

WF50JP

Station Road

WF58JS

The Green

WF58AN

Prospect Road

WF58JW

Marlborough Street

WF58PS

Bank Street

WF59ED

Crownlands Lane

WF50TG

Ossett

WF58HE

Millfields

WF58JF

Westfield Street

WF58JT

Dimplewells Road

WF59BN

Dale Street

WF50JW

King Street

WF58NY

Wobourn Court

WF58QG

Pildacre Croft

WF58RF

Calder View

WF59AA

Towngate

WF50AU

Manor Road

WF50RP

Mapplewell Drive

WF58LE

South Street

WF50RQ

Sunnydale Terrace

WF58HX

Headlands Road

WF58NE

Ossett

WF50DG

Storrs Hill Road

WF58DG

Kingsway

WF58FA

Kingsway Grove

WF58HP

The Bungalows

WF58NZ

Silverwood Grange

WF50PN

Towngate

WF58LW

Healey Road

WF50AS

Elder Lea

WF50RS

Intake Lane

WF58BL

South Street

WF58NT

Ventnor Way

WF58QF

Pildacre Brow

WF58QP

Sandholme Drive

WF59DN

Church Street

WF50RH

Sunnydale Park

WF58AY

Station Road

WF58EU

Wesley Street

WF58JE

Westfield Street

WF58RJ

Dundalk Court

WF59DB

Dale Street

WF50QZ

Springwell Road

WF58AD

Station Road

WF58AE

Prospect Road

WF58JL

Runtlings Lane

WF50JN

Audrey Street

WF50RN

Sunnydale Park

WF50RU

Tenterfield Road

WF58BD

Queens Gardens

WF58ET

Wesley Street

WF58PH

West Wells Road

WF50BQ

Belgrave Avenue

WF58AT

Sanford Court

WF58JN

Runtlings Terrace

WF58JD

Headlands Avenue

WF58QY

Devon Grove

WF58AX

Brook Street

WF58HR

Top Headlands

WF58HZ

Headlands Road

WF50AF

Sunnydale Gardens

WF50LD

Manor Road

WF58JA

Birchen Hills

WF58LL

Guildford Street

WF58NF

Healey Road

WF55AJ

Towngate

WF58AB

Station Road

WF58AZ

Southdale Road

WF58JX

The Green

WF50QY

Havercroft

WF58QW

Heather View

WF50RG

Intake Lane

WF50RJ

Sunnydale Park

WF58AH

Oakwood Cottages

WF58HD

Wesley Street

WF58NX

Back Lane

WF58WZ

Towngate

WF59LJ

Howard Street

WF50SE

Littlefield Road

WF58JU

Dimple Wells Close

WF58PX

Pildacre Lane

Data Sources

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