Postcode WF5 0RD 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 85.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ossett North is £46,726 per year. The nearest station is Dewsbury located about 2.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Broadowler Play Area.
Ossett North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,711 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 85.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.2% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF5 0RD.
Ossett North near WF5 0RD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dewsbury located about 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Broadowler Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Broadowler Play Area |
Based on 187 recent sales, the median property price is £218,000 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 | 34 | £327,500 |
| Flats | 19 | £125,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 74 | £229,000 |
| Terraced | 60 | £176,500 |
10 year median price trend in Ossett
In the WF5 0RD postcode area, located within Ossett North, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF5 0RD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Abbis's Service Station | Towngate, Ossett, WF5 0PP | Walking directions to Abbis's Service Station |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Prospect Road, Ossett, WF5 8AN | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Dale Street, Ossett, WF5 9DB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Mini-Market | 24 Bank Street, Ossett, WF5 8NL | Walking directions to Mini-Market |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Kingsway, Ossett, WF5 8DA | Walking directions to Lidl |
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.