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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

WF58EG

Kingsway Court

WF50QW

Broadwell Road

WF58QB

Pildacre Lane

WF58RN

Dimple Wells Lane

WF58AR

New Cottages

WF50AD

Belgrave Street

WF59DY

Gunson Crescent

WF50DH

Netherley Brow

WF58EZ

Wesley Street

WF59YA

Leeds Road

WF58LU

Healey Drive

WF58BP

New Street

WF50AQ

Lime Street

WF59AS

Park Mill Lane

WF59NB

Denholme Drive

WF58JU

Dimple Wells Close

WF59FB

The Sidings

WF50QG

Broadowler Lane

WF59ET

Fearnley Avenue

WF59PR

Moorlands Avenue

WF59JE

Milner Way

WF58ED

Kingsway

WF58BE

Dale Street

WF59NQ

Dewsbury Road

WF58PB

Ventnor Close

WF50JH

Lionel Street

WF50NQ

Hinchcliffe Avenue

WF50QS

Broadacre Road

WF50RQ

Sunnydale Terrace

WF50NP

Queens Drive

WF59AA

Towngate

WF58EX

Wesley Street

WF50ND

Queens Drive

WF59QY

Cross Street

WF59JY

Eldon Street

WF128PZ

Watson Avenue

WF58NA

Healey Drive

WF58LY

Healey Drive

WF59EJ

Ryecroft Street

WF59PA

Dewsbury Road

WF59RS

Swithenbank Avenue

WF58PH

West Wells Road

WF58EW

Holme Field

WF59JA

Wakefield Road

WF59AZ

Chidswell Lane

WF58EN

Kings Paddock

WF59DQ

Beech Court

WF58PG

West Wells Road

WF50AN

The Green

WF59NJ

Warneford Avenue

WF58EH

Kingsway

WF50NH

Queens Drive

WF59QD

Royds Avenue

WF59EW

Cross Ryecroft Street

WF50QE

Towngate

WF59HL

Prospect Road

WF59EB

Eden Avenue

WF58JF

Westfield Street

WF50SA

Greatfield Drive

WF58JT

Dimplewells Road

WF58NJ

Royd Head Farm

WF58NL

Bank Street

WF50RA

Swincroft

WF59RF

Howroyds Yard

WF58JP

Priory Croft

WF58HF

Horton Street

WF59PS

Bridle Avenue

WF58NZ

Silverwood Grange

WF58AH

Oakwood Cottages

WF59PP

Hillcrest Avenue

WF50SB

Greatfield Close

WF50QN

Broadowler Lane

WF58LS

Healey Road

WF59HF

Dale Street

WF58LF

South Street

WF50LD

Manor Road

WF50JL

Audrey Street

WF59JJ

Woodhead Close

WF59QA

Leeds Road

WF50RL

Sunnydale Park

WF50AE

Station Road

WF58DX

Kingsway

WF59RD

School Street

WF59AW

Milner Way

WF59TF

Holly Dene

WF59DD

Ossett

WF59HG

Gordon Avenue

WF50NB

Athold Street

WF59HJ

Dale Street

WF50SE

Littlefield Road

WF50QZ

Springwell Road

WF58DY

Kingsway Close

WF58QU

Kings Close

WF50QD

Towngate

WF59LT

Prestwick Fold

WF59RW

Swithenbank Street

WF58AL

Illingworth Street

WF58JJ

Runtlings

WF58JA

Birchen Hills

WF58LA

Healey Road

Data Sources

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