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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

WF50RZ

Broadowler Lane

WF58EA

Deneside

WF58LZ

Valley View Road

WF58PU

Ventnor Drive

WF59AY

Hall Close

WF59EA

Crownlands Lane

WF59JT

St Oswalds Place

WF59LS

George Close

WF59NT

Wood Street

WF59RP

Swithenbank Street

WF59SF

Ashmore Drive

WF55AZ

Towngate

WF58LJ

Dimple Gardens

WF58RE

Calder Close

WF58RG

Crown Point Road

WF59PA

Dewsbury Road

WF59PH

Bridle Lane

WF59SU

Branstone Grove

WF59UE

Gresley Wood Court

WF50ND

Queens Drive

WF50QU

Longlands Road

WF58AW

Bank Street

WF58LU

Healey Drive

WF58RH

Crown Point Close

WF59HJ

Dale Street

WF59NB

Denholme Drive

WF59RL

High Street

WF58ER

Wesley Street

WF58JP

Priory Croft

WF58LQ

Broomcroft Road

WF59DJ

Ossett

WF59DQ

Beech Court

WF59EN

Ryecroft Street

WF59RH

High Close

WF58EZ

Wesley Street

WF58QR

Ash Close

WF58RA

Headlands Walk

WF59JB

Ossett

WF59LL

Milton Place

WF58LH

Broomcroft Road

WF58ND

Low Mill Road

WF58RZ

Kings Croft

WF59EG

Northfield Avenue

WF59HZ

Ings Croft

WF59NQ

Dewsbury Road

WF59PE

Dewsbury Road

WF50AB

Station Road

WF59QY

Cross Street

WF58ED

Kingsway

WF58LN

Healey Road

WF59AW

Milner Way

WF59DH

Carlton Court

WF59EW

Cross Ryecroft Street

WF59PS

Bridle Avenue

WF50RW

Mapplewell Crescent

WF58JJ

Runtlings

WF58PW

Blue Butts

WF59JL

Moorcroft

WF59PD

Hirstlands Avenue

WF58HL

Westfield Crescent

WF58LY

Healey Drive

WF58PR

Bank Street

WF58RQ

Crown Point Drive

WF59EY

Moorcroft Court

WF59JA

Wakefield Road

WF59JQ

Milner Way

WF59NF

Dewsbury Road

WF59PX

Bridle Place

WF59QQ

Pickersgill Street

WF59JU

Ossett

WF59TA

Holly Approach

WF58PG

West Wells Road

WF59DE

Church Street

WF50JL

Audrey Street

WF50QD

Towngate

WF58AL

Illingworth Street

WF58DW

Kingsway

WF58JQ

Westleigh

WF58JR

Priory Croft

WF59RB

High Street

WF59TE

Berryfield Garth

WF59LH

Albion Croft

WF59FE

Kendall Court

WF50DH

Netherley Brow

WF58AS

Queen Street

WF58BX

Kingsway Gardens

WF58DU

Kingsway

WF58HG

Nettleton Street

WF58PJ

Blue Butts

WF58QS

Pildacre Brow

WF59BS

Gawthorpe Lane

WF59QW

Leeds Road

WF59RY

High Street

WF59SB

Greenacres Close

WF59SD

Knoll Close

WF50AN

The Green

WF58AP

Queens Terrace

WF58BH

New Street

WF58LT

Healey Road

WF58RB

Headlands Park

Data Sources

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