Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

SUNNYDALE GARDENS, WF5 0AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUNNYDALE GARDENS, WF5 0AF.

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Population

356

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 38,900 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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8/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

WF5 0AF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WF5 0AF is a safe, established residential area on Sunnydale Gardens, 0.6km from Ossett in Ossett. Administratively it sits within Ossett ward and the Wakefield constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £249k.

Census 2021 statistics for WF5 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00059666 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF5 0AF. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 218,500

17 sales · Mean £ 209,735

Semi-Detached

£ 195,000

6 sales · Mean £ 205,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

WF5 0AF has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences83
Burglary28
Other theft18
Public order15
Vehicle crime15

school Local Schools

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Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Good344 pupils0.4 km
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Towngate Primary Academy

Good271 pupils0.4 km
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Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery

Good212 pupils0.7 km
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Ossett South Parade Primary

Good455 pupils0.7 km
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Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School

Requires Improvement354 pupils0.7 km
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South Ossett Infant Academy

Outstanding98 pupils0.8 km
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Ossett Flushdyke Junior and Infant School

Good110 pupils1.0 km
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Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College

Good1739 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • The Vic0.7 km
  • The George0.6 km
  • Bier Huis0.4 km
  • The Maypole0.4 km
  • The Prospect0.4 km
  • + 10 more
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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Candy Mania Ltd0.6 km
  • A & M Sandwich Bar0.6 km
  • Allsorts0.4 km
  • Londis0.4 km
  • Ossett United Afc Social Club0.4 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Bank Street Kitchen0.6 km
  • Olympus Cafe0.6 km
  • Cafe Latte0.5 km
  • Cafe Vie The Bistro0.4 km
  • Cloud Nine Ossett Ltd0.5 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Casey's Fish & Chips0.6 km
  • The Big Butty Shop1.0 km
  • Ossett's Best Kebab & Pizza0.4 km
  • Central Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Dickinson's Sandwiches0.6 km
  • + 15 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Dimple Well Lodge Hotel0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dewsbury4.3 km
  • Wakefield Westgate4.4 km
  • Batley4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Springwell Road Swincroft0.1 km
  • Springwell Road Swincroft0.1 km
  • Broadacre Road Greatfield Rd0.1 km
  • Broadacre Road Broadwell Rd0.1 km
  • New St Intake Lane0.2 km