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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

WF50BA

Manor Road

WF50JG

Sunnydale Croft

WF58LZ

Valley View Road

WF58PU

Ventnor Drive

WF59EA

Crownlands Lane

WF55AZ

Towngate

WF58LJ

Dimple Gardens

WF58RE

Calder Close

WF50ND

Queens Drive

WF58AW

Bank Street

WF58LU

Healey Drive

WF58RH

Crown Point Close

WF58ER

Wesley Street

WF58JP

Priory Croft

WF58LQ

Broomcroft Road

WF59DJ

Ossett

WF59EN

Ryecroft Street

WF58EZ

Wesley Street

WF58QR

Ash Close

WF58RA

Headlands Walk

WF59LL

Milton Place

WF58LH

Broomcroft Road

WF58ND

Low Mill Road

WF59EG

Northfield Avenue

WF50AB

Station Road

WF58LN

Healey Road

WF50RW

Mapplewell Crescent

WF58JJ

Runtlings

WF58PW

Blue Butts

WF59JL

Moorcroft

WF58HL

Westfield Crescent

WF58LY

Healey Drive

WF58PR

Bank Street

WF59EY

Moorcroft Court

WF58PG

West Wells Road

WF50JL

Audrey Street

WF58AL

Illingworth Street

WF58JQ

Westleigh

WF58JR

Priory Croft

WF50DH

Netherley Brow

WF58AS

Queen Street

WF58HG

Nettleton Street

WF58PJ

Blue Butts

WF58QS

Pildacre Brow

WF50AN

The Green

WF58AP

Queens Terrace

WF58LT

Healey Road

WF58RB

Headlands Park

WF58HH

Wesley Court

WF58NA

Healey Drive

WF50PJ

Towngate

WF58NR

Dearden Street

WF58BQ

Market Place

WF50AD

Belgrave Street

WF58BT

New Street

WF58LR

Healey Road

WF58PZ

Old Church Street

WF50QT

Sunnydale Road

WF58NQ

Wheatroyd Crescent

WF50AQ

Lime Street

WF50QS

Broadacre Road

WF58LG

Valley Road

WF59FA

Church Street

WF50BB

Manor Road

WF58AQ

New Street

WF58LD

The Highlands

WF58NJ

Royd Head Farm

WF58NW

Bank Street

WF58PL

West Wells Crescent

WF58PN

Blue Butts

WF50AP

The Green

WF58NS

Ossett

WF50AR

The Green

WF58DF

Kingsway

WF58JB

Headlands Grove

WF58RL

Turner Close

WF58DA

Kingsway

WF50QR

Broadacre Road

WF58DL

Wilman Post

WF58DQ

Kingsway

WF58HA

Turn Othe Nook

WF58PP

The Orchard

WF50FB

Fellowsides Lane

WF50RA

Swincroft

WF59DX

Gedham

WF50JJ

Hilda Street

WF58EX

Wesley Street

WF58JY

Green Mount

WF58PB

Ventnor Close

WF128NP

Pildacre Lane

WF50RT

Greatfield Court

WF58AU

Queens Crescent

WF58DE

Kingsway

WF58HJ

Westfield Drive

WF58JH

Westfield

WF58PD

Rydale Mews

WF50RL

Sunnydale Park

WF50WR

Ossett

WF58LP

Grove Street

WF58PF

Wells Court

Data Sources

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