Postcode WF4 5FG is located in a major urban area, within the Horbury and South Ossett ward of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Horbury area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 119.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Horbury is £51,388 per year. The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate located about 2.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Horbury has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,710 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Horbury has a very high crime rate, with approximately 119.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Horbury is £51,388 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 132 ft away from WF4 5FG.
Horbury near WF4 5FG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate located about 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 165 recent sales, the median property price is £202,000 in Horbury and South Ossett area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £890,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £355,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £120,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 56 | £220,000 |
| Terraced | 65 | £170,000 |
10 year median price trend in Horbury and South Ossett
In the WF4 5FG postcode area, located within Horbury, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF4 5FG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lockwoods | 8 Northfield Lane, Horbury, Wakefield, WF4 5DW | Walking directions to Lockwoods |
Annual council tax rates for Wakefield district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.