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WF5 9RN

Glenholme Terrace

Ossett

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Overview

Postcode WF5 9RN 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ossett North is £46,726 per year. The nearest station is Batley, about 1.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Hazel Crescent Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Ossett North has an average 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.

Crime level

5/10

Ossett North has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Ossett North is £46,726 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 150 ft away from WF5 9RN.

Flood risk

No risk

Ossett North near WF5 9RN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Batley located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WF5 9RN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHazel Crescent ParkSmallWalking directions to Hazel Crescent Park

Area Profile

Population
292
Population density
5,141.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.31(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.96(-2%)
Other theft
4.19(-37%)
Drugs
4.19(+17%)
Other crime
4.19(+25%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
278
95.21%
Other White
4
1.37%
Indian
3
1.03%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.68%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.68%
Total population: 292

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
69
26.14%
No qualifications
50
18.94%
Level 3 (A level)
50
18.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
14.02%
Apprenticeship
29
10.98%
Total 16+ residents: 264

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
47
36.15%
Owns with a mortgage
41
31.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
37
28.46%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.08%
Social rents from council
1
0.77%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Ossett

Median price£217,000
Price per sq ft£252
Sales (last 12 months)193
Typical range (middle 50%)£176K – £270K

Based on 193 recent sales, the median property price is £217,000 (about £252 per square foot) in Ossett area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £640,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ossett over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached45£310,000£283
Semi-Detached70£225,000£276
Terraced59£180,000£225
Flats19£107,500£177

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ossett

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ossett.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230,000£70,000£157,000£112,250
2017£210,000£77,000£155,000£119,000
2018£270,000£100,000£169,950£125,000
2019£264,995£84,500£168,000£129,973
2020£278,750£96,000£170,000£134,000
2021£285,000£99,000£187,500£144,000
2022£328,000£115,475£217,500£140,000
2023£355,000£205,500£217,500£162,250
2024£310,000£136,500£207,500£155,000
2025£325,000£130,000£228,000£175,500
2026£344,000£102,500£221,000£195,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ossett.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ossett.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£202£140£170£147
2017£210£158£186£151
2018£196£150£189£159
2019£235£143£188£174
2020£222£144£212£170
2021£243£147£223£193
2022£286£192£249£198
2023£300£299£244£205
2024£275£252£247£205
2025£286£195£265£217
2026£296£164£292£246
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ossett.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ossett in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF5 9RN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF5 9RN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Sept 202523A, High Street, Ossett, WF5 9QSTerracedFreehold£104,000
13 Mar 202620, High Street, Ossett, WF5 9RLTerracedFreehold£113,000
12 Dec 2025Willow Cottage, Cross Street, Ossett, WF5 9QUTerracedFreehold£172,000
27 Mar 202614, Mayfield Gardens, Ossett, WF5 9PWDetachedFreehold£345,000
03 Oct 202526, Mayfield Gardens, Ossett, WF5 9PWDetachedFreehold£250,000

Schools

In the WF5 9RN postcode area, located within Ossett North, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF5 9RN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryGawthorpe Community AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miNot applicableHighfield SchoolFoundation special school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryOrchard Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF5 9RN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF5 9RN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miWinewise Convenience StoreCo-Operative Street, Kirklees, WF12 8QAWalking directions to Winewise Convenience Store
0.4 miNisa Local129 Dewsbury Road, Ossett, WF5 9PAWalking directions to Nisa Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wakefield district (2025-26).

Band A£1,457
Band B£1,700
Band C£1,943
Band D£2,186
Band E£2,672
Band F£3,157
Band G£3,643
Band H£4,372

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WF5 9RN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Duncan Smith

Ossett - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Jade Botterill

Ossett and Denby Dale - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictWakefieldE08000036
Parliamentary ConstituencyOssett and Denby DaleE14001418
WardOssettE05001454
ParishWakefield, unparished areaE43000299
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ossett NorthE02002458
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wakefield 021AE01011823
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WF5 9RN

Is WF5 9RN (Ossett North) safe?

The area around WF5 9RN records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near WF5 9RN?

The median sale price around WF5 9RN in Ossett North is £217,000 (about £252 per square foot) based on 193 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WF5 9RN?

There are 6 schools close to WF5 9RN, including Gawthorpe Community Academy (Good), Highfield School (Good) and Orchard Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WF5 9RN?

WF5 9RN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,089 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WF5 9RN (Ossett North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ossett and Denby Dale covering WF5 9RN is Jade Botterill (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Duncan Smith (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.