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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

WF58JB

Headlands Grove

WF50BA

Manor Road

WF59ND

Sandbeds Trading Estate

WF59NH

Lands Buildings

WF59DX

Gedham

WF59PJ

Stithy Street

WF58LD

The Highlands

WF59AQ

Wakefield Road

WF59NG

Dewsbury Road

WF50QP

Broadacre Road

WF58WZ

Towngate

WF59BB

Gawthorpe Lane

WF50QU

Longlands Road

WF58JL

Runtlings Lane

WF58HS

Love Lane

WF59PT

Bridle Lane

WF59DZ

Field Lane

WF59TB

Holly Mede

WF59EF

Northfield Road

WF50AH

Willow Grove

WF58NF

Healey Road

WF59RT

Swithenbank Avenue

WF50RX

Greatfield Road

WF50PX

Athold Drive

WF58NH

Rydale Court

WF59PU

Bridle Place

WF58HJ

Westfield Drive

WF58NT

Ventnor Way

WF59PX

Bridle Place

WF58BB

Southdale Gardens

WF58HA

Turn Othe Nook

WF59AL

Park Mill Lane

WF59QZ

Pickering Drive

WF58AD

Station Road

WF58JR

Priory Croft

WF59DB

Dale Street

WF59UF

Stanton Close

WF50RN

Sunnydale Park

WF58EA

Deneside

WF58HN

Pildacre Lane

WF59UE

Gresley Wood Court

WF50JP

Station Road

WF58AN

Prospect Road

WF50AF

Sunnydale Gardens

WF58BA

Southdale Road

WF50RU

Tenterfield Road

WF59NE

Far Richard Close

WF58JH

Westfield

WF50QF

Towngate

WF59DW

Church Street

WF58AY

Station Road

WF59RP

Swithenbank Street

WF59QE

Nettleton Chase

WF58NW

Bank Street

WF59NT

Wood Street

WF58RY

Kings Lea

WF58PX

Pildacre Lane

WF58HG

Nettleton Street

WF58LP

Grove Street

WF58BU

Kingsway Mews

WF59BG

Oldfield Close

WF58EF

Kingsway

WF58NY

Wobourn Court

WF58QZ

Suffolk Close

WF50AL

The Green

WF59JW

Brammer Close

WF50RE

Whitley Spring Crescent

WF59LZ

St Peters Gate

WF59HN

Dale Street

WF59EQ

Springstone Avenue

WF59SZ

Tateley Close

WF59HT

Tealls Croft

WF58HE

Millfields

WF58JX

The Green

WF59NP

Whites Buildings

WF58DF

Kingsway

WF59QU

Cross Street

WF59BS

Gawthorpe Lane

WF58AX

Brook Street

WF58PF

Wells Court

WF59BN

Dale Street

WF58EB

Deneside

WF59FG

Ossett

WF58PN

Blue Butts

WF58LX

Healey View

WF58DS

Holme Leas Drive

WF59NR

Wood Street

WF50DL

Storrs Hill Road

WF59QW

Leeds Road

WF55AZ

Towngate

WF59NS

Thorpe View

WF58ET

Wesley Street

WF50JJ

Hilda Street

WF58JS

The Green

WF58NB

Healey Crescent

WF59PQ

Naylor Street

WF59SF

Ashmore Drive

WF59JH

Mortimer Rise

WF59LS

George Close

WF58AE

Prospect Road

Data Sources

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