Postcode WF5 8HA 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 moderate crime levels, with around 64.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Ossett West is £38,900 per year. The nearest station is Dewsbury located about 1.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Ossett West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,749 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
Ossett West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 64.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.6% 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 of residents in Ossett West is £38,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF5 8HA.
Ossett West near WF5 8HA 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 194 recent sales, the median property price is £209,000 in Ossett area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £925,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 38 | £330,000 |
| Flats | 22 | £125,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 68 | £220,000 |
| Terraced | 66 | £175,000 |
10 years price trend in Ossett
In the WF5 8HA postcode area, located within Ossett West, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Kingsway, Ossett, WF5 8DA | |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Dale Street, Ossett, WF5 9DB | |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 28 Bank Street, Ossett, WF5 8NL | |
| 0.4 mi | Mini-Market | 24 Bank Street, Ossett, WF5 8NL |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.