Postcode WF5 9RX 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 51.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ossett North is £46,726 per year. The nearest station is Batley located about 1.9 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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 51.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.5% 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 98 ft away from WF5 9RX.
Ossett North near WF5 9RX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Batley located about 1.9 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 9RX postcode area, located within Ossett North, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.