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Ossett

About

Ossett ward is located in the southern part of Wakefield, West Yorkshire. It covers the town of Ossett and its surrounding areas, including Horbury and Sitlington. The ward is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types ranging from Victorian terraces to modern developments. Local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, serving the needs of the community.

The area has historical roots in the textile industry, with some former mills repurposed for modern use. Ossett retains a strong sense of community, with regular events and markets. Transport links include bus routes and proximity to the M1 motorway, providing connections to Wakefield city centre and Leeds. The ward also features green spaces like Ossett Market Place and local playing fields.

Area overview

On average Ossett has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 84 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 of residents in Ossett is £40,110 per year. There are 9 schools in Ossett: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
17.1%
Connectivity
N/A

All postcodes in Ossett

WF58EX

Wesley Street

WF58JY

Ossett West

WF58PB

Ventnor Close

WF59HL

Prospect Road

WF59JW

Brammer Close

WF59NU

Holly Approach

WF59PL

Dewsbury Road

WF59RG

Tateley Lane

WF59RQ

High Street

WF59RR

Swithenbank Avenue

WF59UD

Cadley Hill Close

WF128NP

Pildacre Lane

WF59BB

Gawthorpe Lane

WF50WR

Ossett West

WF50RE

Spring Mill Lane

WF50RL

Sunnydale Park

WF50RT

Ossett West

WF58AU

Queen's Crescent

WF58DE

Crownlands Lane

WF58ES

Lavery Close

WF58HJ

Westfield Crescent

WF58JH

Ossett West

WF58LP

Grove Street

WF58PD

Rydale Mews

WF58PF

Wells Court

WF58QZ

Ossett West

WF59AS

Park Mill Lane

WF59JP

Dale Close

WF59QG

Dewsbury Road

WF59RA

Westcroft Drive

WF59RD

School Street

WF120QN

Ossett West

WF59FB

The Sidings

WF59HX

Dale Street

WF50JQ

Fairfield Terrace

WF50SF

New Street

WF58HF

Horton Street

WF58HN

Pildacre Lane

WF58HY

Headlands Road

WF58NB

Healey Crescent

WF58QE

Pildacre Brow

WF58QJ

Priory Road

WF58QN

Stoneleigh Grove

WF58RN

Guildford Street

WF58RX

Kings Croft

WF59EL

Beech Court

WF59JY

Eldon Street

WF59LN

Dewsbury Road

WF59LP

Cromwell Place

WF59NJ

Palesides Avenue

WF59NY

Dewsbury Road

WF50AL

South Street

WF50AT

Manor Road

WF58BE

Dale Street

WF58DR

Holme Field

WF58HT

Birchen Avenue

WF58LB

Healey Road

WF58NH

Rydale Court

WF58PE

Sunnybank Street

WF58PQ

West Wells Road

WF58QT

Westfield Farm

WF59DD

Ossett North

WF59DU

Ashbrook Close

WF59EJ

Prestwick Fold

WF59HY

Ashwood Court

WF59JX

Milner Way

WF59QX

Brookdale Avenue

WF59RZ

Chancery Road

WF50AJ

Cedar Avenue

WF58AR

Queen's Terrace

WF58BB

Southdale Gardens

WF58HQ

Nettleton Street

WF58HS

Love Lane

WF58LS

Healey Road

WF58QX

Ossett West

WF59AT

Flying Horse Green

WF59EQ

Springstone Avenue

WF59JH

Mortimer Rise

WF59PU

Bridle Place

WF59ST

Branstone Grove

WF59UF

Stanton Close

WF58NL

Bank Street

WF59QN

Chancery Lane

WF50AZ

Elm Close

WF50NA

Dunstan Close

WF50PL

Towngate

WF50QB

Spring View

WF50QL

Broadowler Lane

WF50QW

Broadwell Road

WF58HU

Headlands Avenue

WF58JG

West View

WF58JZ

Priory Close

WF58LA

Healey Road

WF58LX

Ossett West

WF58QB

Pildacre Lane

WF58QQ

Pildacre Croft

WF59AZ

Chidswell Lane

WF59EP

Cross Ryecroft Street

WF59HQ

Dale Street

WF59JZ

Smith Way