Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

MARSDEN AVENUE, WF5 0AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARSDEN AVENUE, WF5 0AW.

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Population

480

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 39,200 /yr

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Employed

53%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WF5 0AW spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 68.3% year-on-year.

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

WF5 0AW is a safe, established residential area on Marsden Avenue, 0.4km from Storrs Hill in Ossett. Administratively it sits within Horbury and South Ossett ward and the Wakefield constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £219k, up 68.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WF5 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00059474 (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 0AW. The average age is 36.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.8%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 205,500

14 sales · Mean £ 188,853

Detached

£ 244,950

7 sales · Mean £ 297,171

Terraced

£ 169,950

8 sales · Mean £ 145,606

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

WF5 0AW 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.

Violence and sexual offences35
Anti-social behaviour7
Vehicle crime6
Other theft4
Other crime3

school Local Schools

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St Ignatius Catholic Primary School

Good151 pupils0.3 km
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Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College

Good1739 pupils0.4 km
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South Ossett Infant Academy

Outstanding98 pupils0.4 km
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Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery

Good212 pupils0.9 km
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Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy

Good128 pupils1.0 km
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Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Good344 pupils1.0 km
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Ossett South Parade Primary

Good455 pupils1.0 km
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Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School

Good415 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Green Park Off Licence0.7 km
  • Manor Stores0.9 km
  • Nisa0.4 km
  • Sheema Food Store0.8 km
  • Slimming World0.8 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Vic0.5 km
  • Victoria Hotel0.8 km
  • Weavers Arms0.3 km
  • Park Tavern0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Quarry Restaurant Bar and Grill1.0 km
  • The Coffee Hive0.7 km
  • Old Halfway House0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Dickinson's Sandwiches0.8 km
  • Dragon C0.9 km
  • Nice Nosh0.7 km
  • Park Square Fisheries0.7 km
  • Barracuda Fisheries0.4 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wakefield Westgate4.7 km
  • Dewsbury4.9 km
  • Ravensthorpe5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Horbury Road Sowood Grange0.2 km
  • Sowood Lane0.2 km
  • Horbury Rd South Terrace0.3 km
  • Sowood Lane0.3 km
  • Storrs Hill Road0.3 km