Postcode WF5 0HJ 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 Ossett South East & Horbury Bridge area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 101.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ossett South East & Horbury Bridge is £46,266 per year. The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate located about 2.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Ossett South East & Horbury Bridge has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,955 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Ossett South East & Horbury Bridge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 101.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ossett South East & Horbury Bridge is £46,266 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 27 ft away from WF5 0HJ.
Ossett South East & Horbury Bridge near WF5 0HJ 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 2.1 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 WF5 0HJ postcode area, located within Ossett South East & Horbury Bridge, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF5 0HJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sheema Food Stores | 109 Manorfield Drive, Horbury, Wakefield, WF4 6LA | Walking directions to Sheema Food Stores |
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's Local | South Parade, Ossett, WF5 0EB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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.