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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 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.2% 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
79
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
17.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ossett Population
16,522
Population density
1,388.6 per km²

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

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 198 recent sales, the median property price is £211,000 in Ossett area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 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
Detached36£327,500
Flats22£119,500
Semi-Detached78£225,000
Terraced62£175,000

10 years median price trend in Ossett

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ossett.

All postcodes in Ossett

WF59QF

Dewsbury Road

WF59RS

Lodge Hill Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.