Postcode WF5 9AA 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 157.4 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 2.4 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 157.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 40.1% 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 9AA.
Ossett West near WF5 9AA 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Broadowler Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Broadowler Play Area |
Based on 198 recent sales, the median property price is £211,000 in Ossett area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 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 | 36 | £327,500 |
| Flats | 22 | £119,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 78 | £225,000 |
| Terraced | 62 | £175,000 |
10 year median price trend in Ossett
In the WF5 9AA postcode area, located within Ossett West, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF5 9AA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Co-op Food | Dale Street, Ossett, WF5 9DB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Prospect Road, Ossett, WF5 8AN | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Mini-Market | 24 Bank Street, Ossett, WF5 8NL | Walking directions to Mini-Market |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 28 Bank Street, Ossett, WF5 8NL | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Kingsway, Ossett, WF5 8DA | Walking directions to Lidl |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.