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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

WF58LH

Broomcroft Road

WF59LJ

Howard Street

WF58AU

Queens Crescent

WF50AU

Manor Road

WF59ES

Meadow View

WF50QX

Tumbling Close

WF50QY

Havercroft

WF59ST

Branstone Grove

WF59DG

Church Street

WF59ER

Wycliffe Street

WF58RX

Kingsmead

WF58PD

Rydale Mews

WF58QD

Queen Street

WF55AJ

Towngate

WF59EX

Meadow Court

WF59LW

Sharon Cottages

WF50TH

Fellowsides Mews

WF59EP

Cross Ryecroft Street

WF58DA

Kingsway

WF59RU

Lodge Hill Road

WF59TE

Berryfield Garth

WF58AP

Queens Terrace

WF58RE

Calder Close

WF59AJ

Ossett

WF50RT

Greatfield Court

WF59NZ

Trinity View

WF59NX

Wood Grove

WF50PR

Longlands Road

WF59AR

Wakefield Road

WF50BQ

Belgrave Avenue

WF120QN

Mill Bank

WF58BN

Prospect Road

WF59BA

The Paddock

WF59DF

Kingsway

WF59RJ

Brookdale Avenue

WF50PJ

Towngate

WF59PH

Bridle Lane

WF50QL

Broadowler Lane

WF58BJ

Townend

WF58HL

Westfield Crescent

WF59RA

Westcroft Drive

WF59LH

Albion Croft

WF58LQ

Broomcroft Road

WF58BX

Kingsway Gardens

WF58AG

New Street

WF59QS

High Street

WF58QX

Ossett

WF59BW

Chancery Court

WF58JZ

Priory Close

WF59QB

Royds Avenue

WF58LW

Healey Road

WF50WR

Ossett

WF58AT

Sanford Court

WF58NQ

Wheatroyd Crescent

WF59HR

Ossett

WF59HD

Ingfield Avenue

WF58QW

Heather View

WF58HB

Wesley Street

WF59EH

Springstone Avenue

WF58ND

Low Mill Road

WF50PU

Broadgate

WF50PN

Towngate

WF58DQ

Kingsway

WF50AS

Elder Lea

WF59PZ

Lady Close

WF59TD

Holly Approach

WF58LE

South Street

WF50RZ

Broadowler Lane

WF58JY

Green Mount

WF59EY

Moorcroft Court

WF50PW

Town Fold

WF58QQ

Pildacre Croft

WF58JN

Runtlings Terrace

WF58DR

Holme Leas Drive

WF50JN

Audrey Street

WF50AZ

Elm Close

WF50RF

Whitley Spring Crescent

WF59BT

Dale Street

WF58LJ

Dimple Gardens

WF58RB

Headlands Park

WF58DP

Kingsway

WF58QY

Devon Grove

WF59DN

Church Street

WF59QT

Zion Street

WF58LG

Valley Road

WF50FB

Fellowsides Lane

WF58ER

Wesley Street

WF59LN

Woodbine Street

WF58DJ

Wilman Drive

WF58DU

Kingsway

WF58HX

Headlands Road

WF58NE

Ossett

WF59EN

Ryecroft Street

WF59LL

Milton Place

WF58NX

Back Lane

WF59BL

Towngate

WF58BW

New Street

WF59EG

Northfield Avenue

WF58RL

Turner Close

WF59RY

High Street

Data Sources

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