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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

WF50LD

Manor Road

WF128NP

Pildacre Lane

WF50QW

Broadwell Road

WF58QG

Pildacre Croft

WF58ET

Wesley Street

WF58PX

Pildacre Lane

WF58PP

The Orchard

WF58PL

West Wells Crescent

WF58QY

Devon Grove

WF50AT

The Green

WF58QP

Sandholme Drive

WF58HJ

Westfield Drive

WF50AS

Elder Lea

WF58RH

Crown Point Close

WF58LF

South Street

WF58AH

Oakwood Cottages

WF50BB

Manor Road

WF50QZ

Springwell Road

WF58PY

Market Place

WF58JS

The Green

WF58RL

Turner Close

WF58JR

Priory Croft

WF58NW

Bank Street

WF50DH

Netherley Brow

WF58DL

Wilman Post

WF50AU

Manor Road

WF58LP

Grove Street

WF58LJ

Dimple Gardens

WF58JG

West View

WF58NT

Ventnor Way

WF58LG

Valley Road

WF58HE

Millfields

WF50JN

Audrey Street

WF58QN

Stoneleigh Grove

WF58PB

Ventnor Close

WF58HS

Love Lane

WF58NQ

Wheatroyd Crescent

WF50RX

Greatfield Road

WF59DF

Kingsway

WF58PW

Blue Butts

WF50AB

Station Road

WF58JW

Marlborough Street

WF59EY

Moorcroft Court

WF58QD

Queen Street

WF58BE

Dale Street

WF58DA

Kingsway

WF58PZ

Old Church Street

WF120QN

Mill Bank

WF50RN

Sunnydale Park

WF58PQ

West Wells Road

WF58PJ

Blue Butts

WF58ER

Wesley Street

WF58BJ

Townend

WF58HX

Headlands Road

WF58JH

Westfield

WF58JQ

Westleigh

WF50RA

Swincroft

WF58BN

Prospect Road

WF58RE

Calder Close

WF50WR

Ossett

WF58BD

Queens Gardens

WF50JG

Sunnydale Croft

WF58NS

Ossett

WF58DE

Kingsway

WF59EF

Northfield Road

WF50QS

Broadacre Road

WF58BA

Southdale Road

WF50AN

The Green

WF58AU

Queens Crescent

WF58QQ

Pildacre Croft

WF58LR

Healey Road

WF58NB

Healey Crescent

WF58AG

New Street

WF59EN

Ryecroft Street

WF59ED

Crownlands Lane

WF59BN

Dale Street

WF58HZ

Headlands Road

WF50RS

Intake Lane

WF50QP

Broadacre Road

WF58LN

Healey Road

WF58HU

Headlands Road

WF50AJ

Cedar Avenue

WF59FG

Ossett

WF59EA

Crownlands Lane

WF58AT

Sanford Court

WF50AR

The Green

WF58AD

Station Road

WF58HD

Wesley Street

WF50PN

Towngate

WF50JL

Audrey Street

WF58LY

Healey Drive

WF58JJ

Runtlings

WF50JP

Station Road

WF50AL

The Green

WF58BB

Southdale Gardens

WF50PL

Towngate

WF58AZ

Southdale Road

WF58LX

Healey View

WF58LU

Healey Drive

WF58AE

Prospect Road

Data Sources

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