Postcode WF5 9NU 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ossett North is £46,726 per year. The nearest station is Dewsbury located about 2.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Ossett North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,759 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Ossett North has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 73.0% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 273 ft away from WF5 9NU.
Ossett North near WF5 9NU 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 187 recent sales, the median property price is £218,000 in Ossett area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,500 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 | 34 | £327,500 |
| Flats | 19 | £125,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 74 | £229,000 |
| Terraced | 60 | £176,500 |
10 year median price trend in Ossett
In the WF5 9NU 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 9NU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | 129 Dewsbury Road, Ossett, WF5 9PA | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 99 Dewsbury Road, Ossett, WF5 9NQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.