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Ossett

About

Ossett ward is located in the southern part of Wakefield, West Yorkshire. It covers the town of Ossett and its surrounding areas, including Horbury and Sitlington. The ward is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types ranging from Victorian terraces to modern developments. Local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, serving the needs of the community.

The area has historical roots in the textile industry, with some former mills repurposed for modern use. Ossett retains a strong sense of community, with regular events and markets. Transport links include bus routes and proximity to the M1 motorway, providing connections to Wakefield city centre and Leeds. The ward also features green spaces like Ossett Market Place and local playing fields.

Area overview

On average Ossett has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 84 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 of residents in Ossett is £40,110 per year. There are 9 schools in Ossett: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
17.1%
Connectivity
N/A

All postcodes in Ossett

WF58EE

Meadowgate

WF58HP

Pildacre Lane

WF58LW

Healey Road

WF58NZ

Silverwood Grange

WF59AJ

Ossett North

WF59DP

Church Street

WF59ER

Wycliffe Street

WF59LR

Dewsbury Road

WF59QS

High Street

WF59QT

Zion Street

WF59TB

Holly Mede

WF50AS

Ossett West

WF50NB

Athold Street

WF50RH

Sunnydale Croft

WF50RS

Intake Lane

WF59PW

Mayfield Gardens

WF58AY

Station Road

WF58BL

Prospect Road

WF58DP

Kingsway

WF58EU

Horton Street

WF58JE

West View

WF58NT

Ventnor Way

WF58QF

Pildacre Brow

WF58QP

Sandholme Drive

WF58RJ

Ossett West

WF59BG

Oldfield Close

WF59DB

Dale Street

WF59DN

Church Street

WF59DR

Church Street

WF59DT

Church Street

WF59FG

Ossett West

WF59HE

Dale Street

WF59RF

Howroyd's Yard

WF50PW

Townfold

WF58AD

Station Road

WF50JN

Audrey Street

WF50QZ

Springwell Road

WF50RN

New Street

WF50RU

Tenterfield Road

WF58AE

Gordon Avenue

WF58BD

Queen Street

WF58ET

Wesley Street

WF58JL

Runtlings

WF58PH

Runtlings

WF59AR

Wakefield Road

WF59BH

Shearburn Close

WF59JE

Milner Way

WF59LQ

Ossett North

WF59PP

Dewsbury Road

WF59PR

Moorlands Avenue

WF59PZ

Lady Close

WF50BQ

Belgrave Avenue

WF50PX

Athold Drive

WF58AT

Sanford Court

WF58DN

Kingsway

WF58JD

Headlands Avenue

WF58JN

West Wells Road

WF58QY

Runtlings Lane

WF59HF

Dale Street

WF59QZ

Pickering Drive

WF59TF

Berryfield Garth

WF50PU

Athold Drive

WF59AN

Park Mill Lane

WF50AF

Mapplewell Crescent

WF50LD

Manor Road

WF50NP

Queen's Drive

WF58AX

Brook Street

WF58NF

Healey Road

WF58HR

Top Headlands

WF58HZ

Headlands Road

WF58JA

Westfield Drive

WF58LL

Guildford Street

WF59BL

Prospect Road

WF59DS

Church Street

WF59DZ

Field Lane

WF59HR

Ossett North

WF59QE

Nettleton Chase

WF59SE

Ashmore Drive

WF55AJ

Towngate

WF58BU

Kingsway Mews

WF50QY

Havercroft

WF58AB

Queen Street

WF58AZ

Southdale Road

WF58JX

Southdale Road

WF58QW

Heather View

WF59ES

Meadow View

WF59HA

New Street

WF59PQ

Naylor Street

WF128PZ

Wakefield Road

WF59BD

Gawthorpe Lane

WF50QJ

Broadowler Lane

WF50RG

Fellowsides Lane

WF50RJ

Sunnydale Park

WF50SE

Littlefield Road

WF58AH

Ossett West

WF58HD

Wesley Street

WF59YA

Leeds Road

WF58JU

Dimple Wells Close

WF58NX

Back Lane

WF58PX

Pildacre Lane