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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 76 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
76
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
42.2(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.96(-16%)
Public order
7.53(-15%)
Burglary
6.18(+21%)
Other theft
5.51(-17%)
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 92 recent sales, the median property price is £211,000 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
Terraced24£183,500
Detached21£373,000
Flats16£127,500
Semi-Detached31£218,000

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

WF58PE

Sunnybank Street

WF58JY

Green Mount

WF58HY

Headlands Road

WF58BP

New Street

WF50JQ

Station Road

WF58FA

Kingsway Grove

WF58JF

Westfield Street

WF58QT

Westfield Farm

WF58JA

Birchen Hills

WF59DB

Dale Street

WF50DG

Storrs Hill Road

WF50NA

Dunstan Close

WF58HR

Top Headlands

WF50SD

Greatfield Gardens

WF59DX

Gedham

WF50QR

Broadacre Road

WF58QE

Pildacre Brow

WF58RF

Calder View

WF58WZ

Towngate

WF58EZ

Wesley Street

WF50AF

Sunnydale Gardens

WF58AQ

New Street

WF58BT

New Street

WF58PS

Bank Street

WF59DJ

Ossett

WF50TH

Fellowsides Mews

WF58DQ

Kingsway

WF55AJ

Towngate

WF58NR

Dearden Street

WF50SE

Littlefield Road

WF58DH

Constable Drive

WF58AN

Prospect Road

WF58JL

Runtlings Lane

WF50RW

Mapplewell Crescent

WF58JP

Priory Croft

WF59FA

Church Street

WF58JU

Dimple Wells Close

WF50ND

Queens Drive

WF58LL

Guildford Street

WF58HT

Birchen Avenue

WF50AD

Belgrave Street

WF58AL

Illingworth Street

WF58JN

Runtlings Terrace

WF50QT

Sunnydale Road

WF58LT

Healey Road

WF58NY

Wobourn Court

WF58LZ

Valley View Road

WF128NS

Pildacre Hill

WF58RB

Headlands Park

WF58LE

South Street

WF58DG

Kingsway

WF58NZ

Silverwood Grange

WF58NH

Rydale Court

WF58QS

Pildacre Brow

WF58HN

Pildacre Lane

WF50RU

Tenterfield Road

WF50FB

Fellowsides Lane

WF50RG

Intake Lane

WF58AX

Brook Street

WF58LB

Healey Road

WF58AR

New Cottages

WF58HF

Horton Street

WF50RJ

Sunnydale Park

WF50AH

Willow Grove

WF50QY

Havercroft

WF58AB

Station Road

WF58QW

Heather View

WF59HL

Prospect Road

WF50BQ

Belgrave Avenue

WF58LW

Healey Road

WF58QJ

Priory Road

WF58JD

Headlands Avenue

WF55AZ

Towngate

WF58LH

Broomcroft Road

WF58QX

Ossett

WF50AQ

Lime Street

WF58HL

Westfield Crescent

WF58PG

West Wells Road

WF50RL

Sunnydale Park

WF58JZ

Priory Close

WF58AS

Queen Street

WF58QF

Pildacre Brow

WF50TG

Ossett

WF58DF

Kingsway

WF58HB

Wesley Street

WF50PJ

Towngate

WF58LQ

Broomcroft Road

WF58NE

Ossett

WF50AE

Station Road

WF58NF

Healey Road

WF58JB

Headlands Grove

WF58HP

The Bungalows

WF50BA

Manor Road

WF58EX

Wesley Street

WF58BW

New Street

WF50RQ

Sunnydale Terrace

WF58HG

Nettleton Street

WF58AY

Station Road

WF59LJ

Howard Street

WF58AW

Bank Street

Data Sources

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