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WF5 0AT

The Green

Ossett

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Overview

Postcode WF5 0AT 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 West area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 54.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ossett West is £49,317 per year. The nearest station is Dewsbury, about 2.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Illingworth Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Ossett West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,909 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Ossett West has an average crime rate, with approximately 54.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.8%

Approximately 9.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Ossett West is £49,317 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF5 0AT.

Flood risk

No risk

Ossett West near WF5 0AT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Dewsbury located about 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WF5 0AT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miIllingworth ParkSmallWalking directions to Illingworth Park

Area Profile

Population
225
Population density
4,057.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.22(-32%)
Burglary
6.47(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.47(-55%)
Public order
4.32(-51%)
Vehicle crime
4.32(-23%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
213
94.25%
Other White
10
4.42%
African
2
0.88%
Irish
1
0.44%
Total population: 226

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
40
21.62%
Level 3 (A level)
38
20.54%
No qualifications
36
19.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
19.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
10.27%
Total 16+ residents: 185

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
40
39.22%
Owns with a mortgage
30
29.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
18.63%
Social rents from council
8
7.84%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.94%
Total households: 102

Property prices in Ossett

Median price£217,000
Price per sq ft£252
Sales (last 12 months)193
Typical range (middle 50%)£176K – £270K

Based on 193 recent sales, the median property price is £217,000 (about £252 per square foot) in Ossett area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £640,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ossett over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached45£310,000£283
Semi-Detached70£225,000£276
Terraced59£180,000£225
Flats19£107,500£177

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ossett

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ossett.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230,000£70,000£157,000£112,250
2017£210,000£77,000£155,000£119,000
2018£270,000£100,000£169,950£125,000
2019£264,995£84,500£168,000£129,973
2020£278,750£96,000£170,000£134,000
2021£285,000£99,000£187,500£144,000
2022£328,000£115,475£217,500£140,000
2023£355,000£205,500£217,500£162,250
2024£310,000£136,500£207,500£155,000
2025£325,000£130,000£228,000£175,500
2026£344,000£102,500£221,000£195,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ossett.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ossett.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£202£140£170£147
2017£210£158£186£151
2018£196£150£189£159
2019£235£143£188£174
2020£222£144£212£170
2021£243£147£223£193
2022£286£192£249£198
2023£300£299£244£205
2024£275£252£247£205
2025£286£195£265£217
2026£296£164£292£246
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ossett.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ossett in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF5 0AT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF5 0AT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 202563, The Green, Ossett, WF5 0ATTerracedFreehold£120,000
08 Jan 202631, Willow Grove, Ossett, WF5 0AHTerracedFreehold£178,000
30 May 202511, Storrs Hill Road, Ossett, WF5 0DLFlatsLeasehold£105,000
24 Oct 20252, Green Park Avenue, Ossett, WF5 0AYSemi-DetachedFreehold£262,000
06 Jun 20259, Green Park Avenue, Ossett, WF5 0AYSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000

Schools

In the WF5 0AT postcode area, located within Ossett West, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF5 0AT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySouth Ossett Infant AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Ignatius Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryDimple Well Infant School and NurseryFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF5 0AT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF5 0AT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremier7 Storrs Hill Road, Ossett, WF5 0DLWalking directions to Premier
0.2 miStation Road Off License178 Station Road, Ossett, WF5 0JQWalking directions to Station Road Off License

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wakefield district (2025-26).

Band A£1,457
Band B£1,700
Band C£1,943
Band D£2,186
Band E£2,672
Band F£3,157
Band G£3,643
Band H£4,372

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WF5 0AT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Duncan Smith

Ossett - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Jade Botterill

Ossett and Denby Dale - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictWakefieldE08000036
Parliamentary ConstituencyOssett and Denby DaleE14001418
WardOssettE05001454
ParishWakefield, unparished areaE43000299
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ossett WestE02002462
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wakefield 025AE01011829
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WF5 0AT

Is WF5 0AT (Ossett West) safe?

The area around WF5 0AT records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near WF5 0AT?

The median sale price around WF5 0AT in Ossett West is £217,000 (about £252 per square foot) based on 193 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WF5 0AT?

There are 11 schools close to WF5 0AT, including South Ossett Infant Academy (Good), St Ignatius Catholic Primary School (Good) and Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WF5 0AT?

WF5 0AT scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,909 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WF5 0AT (Ossett West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ossett and Denby Dale covering WF5 0AT is Jade Botterill (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Duncan Smith (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.