Postcode WF5 9AR 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 North area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Ossett North is £41,300 per year. The nearest station is Wakefield Westgate located about 2.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Broadowler Play 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 87.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Ossett North is £41,300 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 277 ft away from WF5 9AR.
Ossett North near WF5 9AR 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 9AR postcode area, located within Ossett North, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF5 9AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Abbis's Service Station | Towngate, Ossett, WF5 0PP | Walking directions to Abbis's Service Station |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.