WF5 0AN is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Storrs Hill in Ossett. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Ossett ward and the Wakefield constituency.
WF5 0AN is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a manufacturing, energy and utilities zone — manufacturing, energy and utilities. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for WF5 0AN are sourced from Output Area E00059633 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WF5 0AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WF5 0AN.
283
46
£ 38,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
WF5 0AN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 91% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF5 0AN. The average age is 46.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF5 0AN has low crime rates — 22 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
Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy
Towngate Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The Vic0.3 km
- The Railway Club1.0 km
- Weavers Arms0.2 km
- The George0.9 km
- Park Tavern0.7 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Bistro 421.0 km
- Bank Street Kitchen0.9 km
- Olympus Cafe0.9 km
- Old Halfway House1.0 km
- Eller Coffee1.0 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Gandhi's Spice1.0 km
- Saporito0.9 km
- Casey's Fish & Chips0.9 km
- Barracuda Fisheries0.2 km
- Central Fish Bar1.0 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Candy Mania Ltd0.9 km
- Sandra's Cabbage Patch1.0 km
- Nisa0.1 km
- Slimming World0.3 km
- Resource Aid Centre0.3 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Dimple Well Lodge Hotel0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dewsbury4.4 km
- Wakefield Westgate4.8 km
- Ravensthorpe5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Storrs Hill Road0.2 km
- Green Park0.2 km
- Storrs Hill Road0.2 km
- Green Park0.2 km
- Horbury Rd South Terrace0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WF50AN · Data under Open Government Licence