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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 67 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
67
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
35.35(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.5(-16%)
Public order
7.81(-13%)
Other theft
6.05(-9%)
Shoplifting
5.93(-31%)
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 187 recent sales, the median property price is £218,000 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
Detached34£327,500
Flats19£125,000
Semi-Detached74£229,000
Terraced60£176,500

10 years median price trend in Ossett

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

All postcodes in Ossett

WF59DY

Gunson Crescent

WF59NH

Lands Buildings

WF59HL

Prospect Road

WF59QX

Brookdale Avenue

WF128NS

Pildacre Hill

WF50PP

Towngate

WF50PT

Towngate

WF58QD

Queen Street

WF59AU

Owl Lane

WF59DF

Kingsway

WF59QU

Cross Street

WF50PR

Longlands Road

WF58AF

Prospect Road

WF58EH

Kingsway

WF58HB

Wesley Street

WF58LF

South Street

WF58QA

Laurel Court

WF59AX

Owl Lane

WF59EZ

Wells Way

WF59PN

Ashleigh Gardens

WF59RX

Greenacres

WF50TH

Fellowsides Mews

WF58BW

New Street

WF58DS

Holme Leas Drive

WF58PY

Market Place

WF58QL

Priory Road

WF59BW

Chancery Court

WF59EF

Northfield Road

WF59HN

Dale Street

WF59RT

Swithenbank Avenue

WF50RX

Greatfield Road

WF50SB

Greatfield Close

WF50SD

Greatfield Gardens

WF58BA

Southdale Road

WF58DH

Constable Drive

WF59EH

Springstone Avenue

WF59ET

Fearnley Avenue

WF59EX

Meadow Court

WF59HU

Dewsbury Road

WF59PJ

Stithy Street

WF50AH

Willow Grove

WF50JH

Lionel Street

WF50JP

Station Road

WF50NQ

Hinchcliffe Avenue

WF50QN

Broadowler Lane

WF58EJ

Hirstlands Drive

WF58JS

The Green

WF59PY

Woodlands

WF58AN

Prospect Road

WF58EN

Kings Paddock

WF58JW

Marlborough Street

WF58PS

Bank Street

WF59ED

Crownlands Lane

WF59NS

Thorpe View

WF50TG

Ossett

WF58HE

Millfields

WF58JF

Westfield Street

WF58JT

Dimplewells Road

WF59BN

Dale Street

WF59EB

Eden Avenue

WF59HB

Ingfield Avenue

WF59JD

Ossett

WF59JF

Milner Way

WF59LA

Highfield Court

WF50JW

King Street

WF58EB

Deneside

WF58NY

Wobourn Court

WF58QG

Pildacre Croft

WF58RF

Calder View

WF59AA

Towngate

WF59HG

Gordon Avenue

WF59UA

Milner Street

WF50AU

Manor Road

WF50PY

Towngate

WF50QG

Broadowler Lane

WF50RP

Mapplewell Drive

WF58LE

South Street

WF59HD

Ingfield Avenue

WF59NZ

Trinity View

WF50RQ

Sunnydale Terrace

WF58EQ

Clifton Terrace

WF58HX

Headlands Road

WF58NE

Ossett

WF58QU

Kings Close

WF59PB

George Street

WF59RU

Lodge Hill Road

WF58DZ

Kingsway Close

WF50DG

Storrs Hill Road

WF58DG

Kingsway

WF58EE

Meadowgate

WF58FA

Kingsway Grove

WF58HP

The Bungalows

WF58NZ

Silverwood Grange

WF59DP

Church Street

WF59LR

Dewsbury Road

WF59QT

Zion Street

WF59TB

Holly Mede

WF50NH

Queens Drive

WF50PN

Towngate

WF50QQ

The Wheatings

Data Sources

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