Postcode WF5 0QD 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ossett North is £46,726 per year. The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate located about 2.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Illingworth Park.
Ossett North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,617 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.
Ossett North has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.9% 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 per household in Ossett North is £46,726 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 1 ft away from WF5 0QD.
Ossett North near WF5 0QD 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.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Illingworth Park | Small | Walking directions to Illingworth Park |
| 0.2 mi | Broadowler Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Broadowler Play Area |
Based on 194 recent sales, the median property price is £221,500 in Ossett area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,500 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 | 45 | £305,000 |
| Flats | 20 | £127,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 77 | £228,000 |
| Terraced | 52 | £180,000 |
10 year median price trend in Ossett
In the WF5 0QD postcode area, located within Ossett North, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF5 0QD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 69 South Parade, Ossett, WF5 0EB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Abbis's Service Station | Towngate, Ossett, WF5 0PP | Walking directions to Abbis's Service Station |
| 0.5 mi | Station Road Off License | 178 Station Road, Ossett, WF5 0JQ | Walking directions to Station Road Off License |
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.
Elected local representatives for WF5 0QD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Duncan Smith
Ossett - Elected 2 May 2024
Jade Botterill
Ossett and Denby Dale - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.