Postcode WF5 8LA 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 56.1 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 2.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Ossett West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,909 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.
Ossett West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 56.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 8.3% 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 8LA.
Ossett West near WF5 8LA 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 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 197 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Ossett area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £925,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 40 | £307,500 |
| Flats | 14 | £137,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 73 | £218,000 |
| Terraced | 70 | £174,500 |
10 years price trend in Ossett
In the WF5 8LA postcode area, located within Ossett West, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.