Postcode WF5 8HE 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64.5 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 2.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Ossett West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,059 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Ossett West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 64.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.7% 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 8HE.
Ossett West near WF5 8HE 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 8HE postcode area, located within Ossett West, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF5 8HE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Kingsway, Ossett, WF5 8DA | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 28 Bank Street, Ossett, WF5 8NL | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Mini-Market | 24 Bank Street, Ossett, WF5 8NL | Walking directions to Mini-Market |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Dale Street, Ossett, WF5 9DB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Prospect Road, Ossett, WF5 8AN | Walking directions to Londis |
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.