Postcode WF5 9LP 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 95.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Ossett North is £41,300 per year. The nearest station is Dewsbury located about 2.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Ossett North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,711 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 95.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 10.1% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF5 9LP.
Ossett North near WF5 9LP 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 2.3 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 9LP 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.