Postcode WF12 8PZ is located in a major urban area, within the Ossett ward of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Ossett North area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Ossett North is £41,300 per year. The nearest station is Dewsbury located about 1.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Hazel Crescent Park.
Ossett North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,089 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Ossett North has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 66.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 16.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Ossett North is £41,300 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 159 ft away from WF12 8PZ.
Ossett North near WF12 8PZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dewsbury located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hazel Crescent Park | Small | Walking directions to Hazel Crescent Park |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £327,500 |
| Flats | 22 | £119,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 78 | £225,000 |
| Terraced | 62 | £175,000 |
10 year median price trend in Ossett
In the WF12 8PZ postcode area, located within Ossett North, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF12 8PZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Winewise Convenience Store | Co-Operative Street, Kirklees, WF12 8QA | Walking directions to Winewise Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Duncan Stores | 65-67 Princess Lane, Chickenley, Dewsbury, WF12 8HE | Walking directions to Duncan Stores |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.