Postcode WF5 8HT 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 59.4 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 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 59.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Ossett West is £49,317 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF5 8HT.
Ossett West near WF5 8HT 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 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 8HT postcode area, located within Ossett West, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF5 8HT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Kingsway, Ossett, WF5 8DA | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 28 Bank Street, Ossett, WF5 8NL | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Mini-Market | 24 Bank Street, Ossett, WF5 8NL | Walking directions to Mini-Market |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Dale Street, Ossett, WF5 9DB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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.