Postcode WF5 0SZ 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 moderate crime levels, with around 63.5 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 Wakefield Westgate located about 2.6 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 South East & Horbury Bridge has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,204 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Ossett South East & Horbury Bridge has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 63.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 57.7% 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 277 ft away from WF5 0SZ.
Ossett South East & Horbury Bridge near WF5 0SZ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Illingworth Park | Small | Walking directions to Illingworth Park |
| 0.4 mi | Broadowler Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Broadowler Play Area |
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 0SZ postcode area, located within Ossett South East & Horbury Bridge, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF5 0SZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Station Road Off License | 178 Station Road, Ossett, WF5 0JQ | Walking directions to Station Road Off License |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 69 South Parade, Ossett, WF5 0EB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 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.
Elected local representatives for WF5 0SZ, 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.