Postcode WF5 9HU 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 moderate crime levels, with around 47.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Ossett North is £41,300 per year. The nearest station is Dewsbury located about 2.4 miles away. There are 7 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 low crime rate, with approximately 47.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.0% 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 of residents in Ossett North is £41,300 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 278 ft away from WF5 9HU.
Ossett North near WF5 9HU 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.
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 9HU postcode area, located within Ossett North, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.