WF5 0AH is a safe, established residential area on Willow Grove, 0.3km from Ossett, South in Ossett. Administratively it sits within Ossett ward and the Wakefield constituency.
For families considering a move, WF5 0AH represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £171k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 2.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WF5 0AH are sourced from Output Area E00059629 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILLOW GROVE, WF5 0AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOW GROVE, WF5 0AH.
228
39
£ 38,900 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
WF5 0AH is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 2.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF5 0AH. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 148,000
13 sales · Mean £ 152,988
Semi-Detached
£ 163,000
2 sales · Mean £ 163,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF5 0AH has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College
St Ignatius Catholic Primary School
South Ossett Infant Academy
Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery
Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Ossett South Parade Primary
Towngate Primary Academy
Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Vic0.2 km
- The Railway Club0.9 km
- Weavers Arms0.2 km
- The George0.9 km
- Park Tavern0.6 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Ossett Central Wmc1.0 km
- Candy Mania Ltd0.9 km
- Sandra's Cabbage Patch0.9 km
- Ossett United Afc Social Club1.0 km
- Cooplands1.0 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Bistro 420.9 km
- Bank Street Kitchen0.9 km
- Olympus Cafe0.9 km
- Old Halfway House1.0 km
- Eller Coffee0.9 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Gandhi's Spice0.9 km
- Saporito0.9 km
- Casey's Fish & Chips0.9 km
- Barracuda Fisheries0.1 km
- Central Fish Bar0.9 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Dimple Well Lodge Hotel0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dewsbury4.5 km
- Wakefield Westgate4.7 km
- Ravensthorpe5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Green Park0.1 km
- Green Park0.1 km
- Storrs Hill Road0.2 km
- Storrs Hill Road0.2 km
- Greystones Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WF50AH · Data under Open Government Licence