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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

WF58LW

Healey Road

WF59AJ

Ossett

WF59ER

Wycliffe Street

WF59QS

High Street

WF50AS

Elder Lea

WF50NB

Athold Street

WF50RS

Intake Lane

WF58BL

South Street

WF58NT

Ventnor Way

WF58QF

Pildacre Brow

WF58QP

Sandholme Drive

WF59DN

Church Street

WF59HE

Dale Street

WF59PW

Mayfield Gardens

WF59RF

Howroyds Yard

WF50RH

Sunnydale Park

WF58AY

Station Road

WF58DP

Kingsway

WF58EU

Wesley Street

WF58JE

Westfield Street

WF58RJ

Dundalk Court

WF59BG

Oldfield Close

WF59DB

Dale Street

WF59DR

Church Street

WF59DT

Church Street

WF50QZ

Springwell Road

WF58AD

Station Road

WF58AE

Prospect Road

WF58JL

Runtlings Lane

WF59AR

Wakefield Road

WF59JE

Milner Way

WF59LQ

Eastwood Terrace

WF59BH

Shearburn Close

WF50JN

Audrey Street

WF50PW

Town Fold

WF50RN

Sunnydale Park

WF50RU

Tenterfield Road

WF58BD

Queens Gardens

WF58ET

Wesley Street

WF58PH

West Wells Road

WF59PP

Hillcrest Avenue

WF59PR

Moorlands Avenue

WF50BQ

Belgrave Avenue

WF50PX

Athold Drive

WF58AT

Sanford Court

WF59HF

Dale Street

WF59PZ

Lady Close

WF59QZ

Pickering Drive

WF59TF

Holly Dene

WF58JN

Runtlings Terrace

WF58DN

Kingsway

WF58JD

Headlands Avenue

WF58QY

Devon Grove

WF50NP

Queens Drive

WF50PU

Broadgate

WF58AX

Brook Street

WF58HR

Top Headlands

WF59AN

Park Mill Lane

WF59BL

Towngate

WF59DZ

Field Lane

WF59SE

Brookdale Avenue

WF58HZ

Headlands Road

WF50AF

Sunnydale Gardens

WF50LD

Manor Road

WF58JA

Birchen Hills

WF58LL

Guildford Street

WF58NF

Healey Road

WF59DS

Church Street

WF59HR

Ossett

WF59QE

Nettleton Chase

WF55AJ

Towngate

WF58AB

Station Road

WF58AZ

Southdale Road

WF58JX

The Green

WF59PQ

Naylor Street

WF50QY

Havercroft

WF58BU

Kingsway Mews

WF58QW

Heather View

WF59ES

Meadow View

WF59HA

New Street

WF128PZ

Watson Avenue

WF50RG

Intake Lane

WF50RJ

Sunnydale Park

WF58AH

Oakwood Cottages

WF58HD

Wesley Street

WF58NX

Back Lane

WF58WZ

Towngate

WF59BD

Gawthorpe Lane

WF59LJ

Howard Street

WF59SS

Neston Way

WF59UB

Bretby Avenue

WF50QJ

Broadowler Lane

WF50SE

Littlefield Road

WF58JU

Dimple Wells Close

WF58PX

Pildacre Lane

WF59JJ

Woodhead Close

WF59YA

Leeds Road

WF50BA

Manor Road

WF50JG

Sunnydale Croft

WF50QX

Tumbling Close

Data Sources

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