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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

WF59JS

Wakefield Road

WF59QD

Royds Avenue

WF50QE

Towngate

WF58HH

Wesley Court

WF58NA

Healey Drive

WF59AQ

Wakefield Road

WF59HT

Tealls Croft

WF59NE

Far Richard Close

WF50PJ

Towngate

WF58DJ

Wilman Drive

WF58NR

Dearden Street

WF50PS

Littlefield Grove

WF58BQ

Market Place

WF58DY

Kingsway Close

WF50AD

Belgrave Street

WF50PZ

Towngate

WF50RY

Broadowler Lane

WF58BT

New Street

WF58EF

Kingsway

WF58EW

Holme Field

WF59AL

Park Mill Lane

WF59NL

Palesides Avenue

WF58LR

Healey Road

WF58PZ

Old Church Street

WF59BT

Dale Street

WF59LW

Sharon Cottages

WF59LZ

St Peters Gate

WF50QT

Sunnydale Road

WF58EG

Kingsway Court

WF58NQ

Wheatroyd Crescent

WF59LT

Prestwick Fold

WF59SJ

Cross Keys

WF50AQ

Lime Street

WF50QS

Broadacre Road

WF50RF

Whitley Spring Crescent

WF58LG

Valley Road

WF59EU

Fearnley Drive

WF59FA

Church Street

WF59HH

Binks Yard

WF59LB

Wakefield Road

WF59NP

Whites Buildings

WF59QA

Leeds Road

WF59TD

Holly Approach

WF50BB

Manor Road

WF58AQ

New Street

WF58DX

Kingsway

WF58EL

Kings Meadow

WF58LD

The Highlands

WF58NJ

Royd Head Farm

WF58NW

Bank Street

WF58PL

West Wells Crescent

WF58PN

Blue Butts

WF59DG

Church Street

WF59HW

Dale Street

WF59NR

Wood Street

WF59SZ

Tateley Close

WF50AP

The Green

WF58NS

Ossett

WF59BA

The Paddock

WF59JR

Milner Way

WF59PT

Bridle Lane

WF50AR

The Green

WF50QA

Whitley Spring Road

WF58DF

Kingsway

WF58JB

Headlands Grove

WF58RL

Turner Close

WF58RY

Kings Lea

WF59RJ

Brookdale Avenue

WF58DA

Kingsway

WF59QB

Royds Avenue

WF50QR

Broadacre Road

WF58DL

Wilman Post

WF58DQ

Kingsway

WF59HS

Dale Street

WF59QP

High Street

WF59RN

Glenholme Terrace

WF58HA

Turn Othe Nook

WF58PP

The Orchard

WF59ND

Sandbeds Trading Estate

WF59NG

Dewsbury Road

WF50FB

Fellowsides Lane

WF50RA

Swincroft

WF50SA

Greatfield Drive

WF58DT

Holme Way

WF59DX

Gedham

WF59NU

Wood Street

WF59RQ

High Street

WF59UD

Cadley Hill Close

WF50JJ

Hilda Street

WF50QF

Towngate

WF50QH

Broad View

WF50RD

Longlands Close

WF58EX

Wesley Street

WF58JY

Green Mount

WF58PB

Ventnor Close

WF59JW

Brammer Close

WF59PL

Dewsbury Road

WF59RG

Tateley Lane

WF59RR

Swithenbank Avenue

WF128NP

Pildacre Lane

Data Sources

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