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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

WF58QR

Ash Close

WF59RZ

Chancery Road

WF58LZ

Valley View Road

WF59NY

Dewsbury Road

WF59DT

Church Street

WF50AR

The Green

WF59PB

George Street

WF50AT

The Green

WF58PS

Bank Street

WF58QT

Westfield Farm

WF58HZ

Headlands Road

WF59AN

Park Mill Lane

WF58AW

Bank Street

WF50QT

Sunnydale Road

WF59NF

Dewsbury Road

WF59DR

Church Street

WF58PU

Ventnor Drive

WF58PR

Bank Street

WF59JU

Ossett

WF59PL

Dewsbury Road

WF59AX

Owl Lane

WF50RW

Mapplewell Crescent

WF58BD

Queens Gardens

WF59JT

St Oswalds Place

WF59AY

Hall Close

WF59UA

Milner Street

WF50PL

Towngate

WF59RG

Tateley Lane

WF59JF

Milner Way

WF59DS

Church Street

WF58EJ

Hirstlands Drive

WF50JQ

Station Road

WF59ED

Crownlands Lane

WF59HB

Ingfield Avenue

WF59PD

Hirstlands Avenue

WF59JP

Dale Close

WF50PT

Towngate

WF59SB

Greenacres Close

WF59LB

Wakefield Road

WF59DU

Ashbrook Close

WF50RP

Mapplewell Drive

WF59NU

Wood Street

WF59FE

Kendall Court

WF58RQ

Crown Point Drive

WF50PP

Towngate

WF59HU

Dewsbury Road

WF58QP

Sandholme Drive

WF59QQ

Pickersgill Street

WF59HW

Dale Street

WF58DW

Kingsway

WF58AQ

New Street

WF50BB

Manor Road

WF59DH

Carlton Court

WF50QJ

Broadowler Lane

WF58DL

Wilman Post

WF58RZ

Kings Croft

WF58JW

Marlborough Street

WF50SF

New Street

WF50RJ

Sunnydale Park

WF58BL

South Street

WF59PY

Woodlands

WF128NP

Pildacre Lane

WF58PL

West Wells Crescent

WF59LR

Dewsbury Road

WF50QH

Broad View

WF59QG

Dewsbury Road

WF59LA

Highfield Court

WF58JD

Headlands Avenue

WF59RL

High Street

WF58QA

Laurel Court

WF59HE

Dale Street

WF50AB

Station Road

WF58BT

New Street

WF58BH

New Street

WF59JD

Ossett

WF58FA

Kingsway Grove

WF50RG

Intake Lane

WF59EA

Crownlands Lane

WF59QN

Chancery Lane

WF59BH

Shearburn Close

WF58PJ

Blue Butts

WF58PE

Sunnybank Street

WF59LP

Cromwell Place

WF59SD

Knoll Close

WF50QR

Broadacre Road

WF59HX

Dale Street

WF50RD

Longlands Close

WF59AU

Owl Lane

WF58HQ

Nettleton Street

WF59HZ

Ings Croft

WF50JW

King Street

WF50PZ

Towngate

WF50QQ

The Wheatings

WF59RR

Swithenbank Avenue

WF58RG

Crown Point Road

WF59PW

Mayfield Gardens

WF58LN

Healey Road

WF50JG

Sunnydale Croft

WF59JL

Moorcroft

WF59PE

Dewsbury Road

Data Sources

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