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About

Ossett ward lies within the Wakefield metropolitan district, positioned to the southwest of the city centre. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including Victorian terraces and more modern developments. Its commercial heart is centred around the market town's traditional streets, hosting a range of independent shops and local services. The ward's layout reflects its historical development from a mill town, with older industrial buildings repurposed for contemporary use.

The topography includes gentle slopes leading towards the River Calder, which forms part of the ward's eastern boundary. A notable local feature is the historic Ossett Town Hall, a prominent stone building that anchors the central streets. Green spaces like the Gawthorpe Recreation Ground provide areas for leisure and community events. The ward maintains a distinct identity within the larger borough, supported by its own civic and community organisations.

Area overview

On average Ossett has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ossett is £48,009 per year. There are 9 schools in Ossett: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Ossett is home to around 16,522 people, with a population density of about 1,388.6 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
17.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ossett Population
16,522
Population density
1,388.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.44(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.35(-28%)
Public order
7.75(-12%)
Burglary
6.05(+19%)
Other theft
5.99(-10%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
15,595
94.39%
Other White
288
1.74%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
85
0.51%
White and Asian (mixed)
76
0.46%
Indian
71
0.43%
Total population: 16,522

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,472
25.67%
No qualifications
2,755
20.37%
Level 3 (A level)
2,403
17.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,129
15.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,453
10.74%
Total 16+ residents: 13,528

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,587
34.73%
Owns with a mortgage
2,362
31.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,003
13.47%
Social rents from council
806
10.82%
Other social rented
505
6.78%
Total households: 7,448

Property prices in Ossett

Based on 194 recent sales, the median property price is £221,500 in Ossett 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 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached45£305,000
Flats20£127,500
Semi-Detached77£228,000
Terraced52£180,000

10 years median price trend in Ossett

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

All postcodes in Ossett

WF59JS

Wakefield Road

WF58QE

Pildacre Brow

WF59RX

Greenacres

WF59QF

Dewsbury Road

WF58NR

Dearden Street

WF59LQ

Eastwood Terrace

WF128NS

Pildacre Hill

WF58HT

Birchen Avenue

WF58PZ

Old Church Street

WF58AB

Station Road

WF59FA

Church Street

WF59RQ

High Street

WF50TG

Ossett

WF50PS

Littlefield Grove

WF59SJ

Cross Keys

WF50QA

Whitley Spring Road

WF59RN

Glenholme Terrace

WF59AT

Flying Horse Green

WF59BD

Gawthorpe Lane

WF58DZ

Kingsway Close

WF59UD

Cadley Hill Close

WF58JQ

Westleigh

WF58QS

Pildacre Brow

WF58QL

Priory Road

WF59EL

Ryecroft Street

WF50AP

The Green

WF59HQ

Dale Street

WF59JZ

Smith Way

WF58PY

Market Place

WF58JG

West View

WF50RS

Intake Lane

WF58DH

Constable Drive

WF59RB

High Street

WF59JR

Milner Way

WF58AZ

Southdale Road

WF59HS

Dale Street

WF50AJ

Cedar Avenue

WF58LR

Healey Road

WF58PP

The Orchard

WF58DE

Kingsway

WF59HY

Ashwood Court

WF58NS

Ossett

WF50QB

Spring View

WF59NL

Palesides Avenue

WF59SU

Branstone Grove

WF58HP

The Bungalows

WF58LT

Healey Road

WF58ES

Lavery Close

WF58LL

Guildford Street

WF58QG

Pildacre Croft

WF58RA

Headlands Walk

WF58RH

Crown Point Close

WF58DT

Holme Way

WF58DG

Kingsway

WF58AF

Prospect Road

WF59RE

North Cote

WF58RJ

Dundalk Court

WF50NA

Dunstan Close

WF58HR

Top Headlands

WF58QF

Pildacre Brow

WF58HU

Headlands Road

WF59DP

Church Street

WF58RF

Calder View

WF58EE

Meadowgate

WF58PQ

West Wells Road

WF58HY

Headlands Road

WF59QP

High Street

WF59DJ

Ossett

WF59HA

New Street

WF58EQ

Clifton Terrace

WF58HH

Wesley Court

WF58EU

Wesley Street

WF59PN

Ashleigh Gardens

WF59DE

Church Street

WF59UB

Bretby Avenue

WF59RH

High Close

WF59JB

Ossett

WF58EL

Kings Meadow

WF59EU

Fearnley Drive

WF59TA

Holly Approach

WF59SE

Brookdale Avenue

WF50PY

Towngate

WF50RH

Sunnydale Park

WF58BQ

Market Place

WF58HD

Wesley Street

WF58DN

Kingsway

WF58JE

Westfield Street

WF59QX

Brookdale Avenue

WF58LB

Healey Road

WF58PW

Blue Butts

WF58QN

Stoneleigh Grove

WF59SS

Neston Way

WF58QJ

Priory Road

WF59JX

Wakefield Road

WF58AS

Queen Street

WF59HH

Binks Yard

WF59JQ

Milner Way

WF50SD

Greatfield Gardens

WF50RY

Broadowler Lane

WF50DG

Storrs Hill Road

Data Sources

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