Postcode WF5 9AE is located in a major urban area, within the Wakefield West ward of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Ossett North area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ossett North is £46,726 per year. The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate located about 1.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Ossett North has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,617 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.
Ossett North has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ossett North is £46,726 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 168 ft away from WF5 9AE.
Ossett North near WF5 9AE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Wakefield West area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,237 up to £495,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £329,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £101,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £208,000 |
| Terraced | 27 | £162,500 |
10 year median price trend in Wakefield West
In the WF5 9AE postcode area, located within Ossett North, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF5 9AE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Wakefield Road, Flushdyke, Ossett, WF5 9AD | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Shell Select | Wakefield Road, Flushdyke, Ossett, WF5 9AD | Walking directions to Shell Select |
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.