WF5 0AQ is a safe, established residential area on Lime Street, 0.3km from Ossett, South in Ossett. Administratively it sits within Ossett ward and the Wakefield constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in WF5, WF5 0AQ offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £450k.
Census 2021 statistics for WF5 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00059675 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LIME STREET, WF5 0AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIME STREET, WF5 0AQ.
314
45
£ 38,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF5 0AQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WF5 0AQ — age 45, 81% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £450k 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 0AQ. The average age is 44.5. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 450,000
5 sales · Mean £ 537,150
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF5 0AQ has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery
South Ossett Infant Academy
Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College
St Ignatius Catholic Primary School
Ossett South Parade Primary
Towngate Primary Academy
Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- The Vic0.4 km
- The Railway Club0.5 km
- Weavers Arms0.6 km
- The George0.6 km
- Park Tavern0.5 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Bargain Booze0.6 km
- Ossett Central Wmc0.5 km
- Candy Mania Ltd0.5 km
- Hitch Newsagents0.7 km
- Sandra's Cabbage Patch0.5 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Bistro 420.6 km
- Kingsway Cafe0.8 km
- Bank Street Kitchen0.6 km
- Olympus Cafe0.5 km
- Baburchi0.6 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Cheung's0.7 km
- Ali's & De Niro's0.6 km
- Bobby's Salt & Pepper0.8 km
- FGF0.7 km
- Gandhi's Spice0.6 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Iceland0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Dimple Well Lodge Hotel0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dewsbury4.3 km
- Wakefield Westgate4.6 km
- Batley4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Queens Drive Top0.2 km
- Healey Road0.2 km
- Southdale Road0.2 km
- Southdale Road0.2 km
- Healey Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WF50AQ · Data under Open Government Licence