Postcode WF5 9QS 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 moderate crime levels, with around 66.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Ossett North is £41,300 per year. The nearest station is Batley located about 1.8 miles away. There are 5 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 13,089 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Ossett North has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 66.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 32.3% 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 218 ft away from WF5 9QS.
Ossett North near WF5 9QS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 194 recent sales, the median property price is £209,000 in Ossett area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £925,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 38 | £330,000 |
| Flats | 22 | £125,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 68 | £220,000 |
| Terraced | 66 | £175,000 |
10 years price trend in Ossett
In the WF5 9QS postcode area, located within Ossett North, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Winewise Convenience Store | Co-Operative Street, Kirklees, WF12 8QA | |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | 129 Dewsbury Road, Ossett, WF5 9PA |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.