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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

WF50RT

Greatfield Court

WF58AU

Queens Crescent

WF58DE

Kingsway

WF58ES

Lavery Close

WF58HJ

Westfield Drive

WF58JH

Westfield

WF58PD

Rydale Mews

WF59QG

Dewsbury Road

WF59RA

Westcroft Drive

WF50RE

Whitley Spring Crescent

WF50RL

Sunnydale Park

WF50WR

Ossett

WF58LP

Grove Street

WF58PF

Wells Court

WF58QZ

Suffolk Close

WF59AS

Park Mill Lane

WF59BB

Gawthorpe Lane

WF59JP

Dale Close

WF59RD

School Street

WF50JQ

Station Road

WF58QE

Pildacre Brow

WF58QJ

Priory Road

WF59FB

The Sidings

WF59LN

Woodbine Street

WF59LP

Cromwell Place

WF59NJ

Warneford Avenue

WF59NY

Dewsbury Road

WF120QN

Mill Bank

WF50SF

New Street

WF58HF

Horton Street

WF58HN

Pildacre Lane

WF58HY

Headlands Road

WF58NB

Healey Crescent

WF58QN

Stoneleigh Grove

WF58RN

Dimple Wells Lane

WF58RX

Kingsmead

WF59EL

Ryecroft Street

WF59HX

Dale Street

WF59JY

Eldon Street

WF50AL

The Green

WF58DR

Holme Leas Drive

WF58HT

Birchen Avenue

WF58PE

Sunnybank Street

WF58QT

Westfield Farm

WF59HY

Ashwood Court

WF59JX

Wakefield Road

WF59RZ

Chancery Road

WF50AT

The Green

WF58BE

Dale Street

WF58LB

Healey Road

WF58NH

Rydale Court

WF58PQ

West Wells Road

WF59DD

Ossett

WF59DU

Ashbrook Close

WF59EJ

Ryecroft Street

WF58BB

Southdale Gardens

WF58HQ

Nettleton Street

WF58LS

Healey Road

WF59AT

Flying Horse Green

WF59JH

Mortimer Rise

WF59ST

Branstone Grove

WF50AJ

Cedar Avenue

WF58AR

New Cottages

WF58HS

Love Lane

WF58QX

Ossett

WF59EQ

Springstone Avenue

WF59PU

Bridle Place

WF59UF

Stanton Close

WF50AZ

Elm Close

WF50QB

Spring View

WF50QL

Broadowler Lane

WF58HU

Headlands Road

WF58JG

West View

WF58JZ

Priory Close

WF58QQ

Pildacre Croft

WF59AZ

Chidswell Lane

WF59EP

Cross Ryecroft Street

WF59JZ

Smith Way

WF59QN

Chancery Lane

WF59RE

North Cote

WF59RW

Swithenbank Street

WF50NA

Dunstan Close

WF50PL

Towngate

WF50QW

Broadwell Road

WF58LA

Healey Road

WF58LX

Healey View

WF58NL

Bank Street

WF58QB

Pildacre Lane

WF59HQ

Dale Street

WF50AE

Station Road

WF50DL

Storrs Hill Road

WF50QP

Broadacre Road

WF58AG

New Street

WF58BJ

Townend

WF58BN

Prospect Road

WF59DW

Church Street

WF58BP

New Street

WF59NX

Wood Grove

WF59QF

Dewsbury Road

WF59RS

Swithenbank Avenue

Data Sources

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