Postcode WF5 0LJ 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 2.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Green Park.
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 11.1% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 229 ft away from WF5 0LJ.
Ossett South East & Horbury Bridge near WF5 0LJ 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 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Green Park | Medium | Walking directions to Green Park |
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 0LJ postcode area, located within Ossett South East & Horbury Bridge, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF5 0LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Station Road Off License | 178 Station Road, Ossett, WF5 0JQ | Walking directions to Station Road Off License |
| 0.4 mi | Sheema Food Stores | 109 Manorfield Drive, Horbury, Wakefield, WF4 6LA | Walking directions to Sheema Food Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | South Parade, Ossett, WF5 0EB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 7 Storrs Hill Road, Ossett, WF5 0DL | Walking directions to Premier |
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.