Postcode WF5 0SG 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.5 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 Dewsbury located about 2.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Green Park.
Ossett South East & Horbury Bridge has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,765 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.
Ossett South East & Horbury Bridge has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF5 0SG.
Ossett South East & Horbury Bridge near WF5 0SG 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 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Green Park | Medium | Walking directions to Green Park |
Based on 177 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 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 | 43 | £355,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £125,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 64 | £236,000 |
| Terraced | 63 | £172,500 |
10 year median price trend in Horbury and South Ossett
In the WF5 0SG 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 0SG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 7 Storrs Hill Road, Ossett, WF5 0DL | Walking directions to Premier |
| 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 0SG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Darren Byford
Horbury and South 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.