Postcode WF5 9PJ 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 106.2 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 1.9 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Hazel Crescent Park.
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 106.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 51.1% 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 9PJ.
Ossett North near WF5 9PJ 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hazel Crescent Park | Small | Walking directions to Hazel Crescent Park |
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 9PJ postcode area, located within Ossett North, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF5 9PJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | 129 Dewsbury Road, Ossett, WF5 9PA | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 99 Dewsbury Road, Ossett, WF5 9NQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Winewise Convenience Store | Co-Operative Street, Kirklees, WF12 8QA | Walking directions to Winewise Convenience Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.