Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

GREEN PARK AVENUE, WF5 0AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREEN PARK AVENUE, WF5 0AY.

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Population

235

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 39,200 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

WF5 0AY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 81% 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. Property prices are trending up 116.1% year-on-year.

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

WF5 0AY is a safe, established residential area on Green Park Avenue, 0.2km from Ossett, South in Ossett. Administratively it sits within Horbury and South Ossett ward and the Wakefield constituency.

For families considering a move, WF5 0AY represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. 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 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £172k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 116.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WF5 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00059519 (shared with 11 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 0AY. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 110,000

5 sales · Mean £ 100,400

Semi-Detached

£ 207,500

4 sales · Mean £ 212,375

Detached

£ 260,000

1 sales · Mean £ 260,000

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

WF5 0AY has low crime rates — 21 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 offences57
Anti-social behaviour11
Vehicle crime8
Drugs6
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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South Ossett Infant Academy

Outstanding98 pupils0.1 km
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St Ignatius Catholic Primary School

Good151 pupils0.3 km
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Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College

Good1739 pupils0.3 km
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Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery

Good212 pupils0.5 km
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Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Good344 pupils0.6 km
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Ossett South Parade Primary

Good455 pupils0.8 km
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Towngate Primary Academy

Good271 pupils1.2 km
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Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School

Requires Improvement354 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • The Vic0.1 km
  • The George1.0 km
  • The Prospect0.9 km
  • Park Tavern0.4 km
  • Prince Of Wales Inn0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Candy Mania Ltd0.9 km
  • Ossett United Afc Social Club1.0 km
  • Cooplands1.0 km
  • Nisa0.1 km
  • Slimming World0.5 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Bank Street Kitchen1.0 km
  • Olympus Cafe0.9 km
  • Cafe Vie The Bistro1.0 km
  • Cloud Nine Ossett Ltd0.9 km
  • Malagor1.0 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Casey's Fish & Chips1.0 km
  • Central Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Dickinson's Sandwiches0.4 km
  • Queens Drive Fish and Chips1.0 km
  • Nice Nosh0.3 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Dimple Well Lodge Hotel0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Iceland1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dewsbury4.6 km
  • Wakefield Westgate4.6 km
  • Ravensthorpe5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Green Park0.1 km
  • Green Park0.1 km
  • Greystones Drive0.2 km
  • Greystones Drive0.2 km
  • Horbury Rd South Terrace0.2 km