Postcode WF5 8AQ 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 West area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 131.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ossett West is £49,317 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 West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,541 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Ossett West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 131.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 72.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ossett West is £49,317 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF5 8AQ.
Ossett West near WF5 8AQ 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 8AQ postcode area, located within Ossett West, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF5 8AQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Prospect Road, Ossett, WF5 8AN | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Mini-Market | 24 Bank Street, Ossett, WF5 8NL | Walking directions to Mini-Market |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 28 Bank Street, Ossett, WF5 8NL | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Dale Street, Ossett, WF5 9DB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Abbis's Service Station | Towngate, Ossett, WF5 0PP | Walking directions to Abbis's Service Station |
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.