Postcode WF5 9AP is located in a major urban area, within the Wrenthorpe and Outwood West ward of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Ossett North area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49.6 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 2.0 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Ossett North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,259 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.
Ossett North has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 49.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.0% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 127 ft away from WF5 9AP.
Ossett North near WF5 9AP 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 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 201 recent sales, the median property price is £248,000 in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £860,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 71 | £360,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £110,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 94 | £234,975 |
| Terraced | 30 | £182,500 |
10 year median price trend in Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
In the WF5 9AP postcode area, located within Ossett North, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.