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.
GREEN PARK AVENUE, WF5 0AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREEN PARK AVENUE, WF5 0AY.
235
45
£ 39,200 /yr
51%
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 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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
South Ossett Infant Academy
St Ignatius Catholic Primary School
Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College
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 Vic0.1 km
- The George1.0 km
- The Prospect0.9 km
- Park Tavern0.4 km
- Prince Of Wales Inn0.9 km
- + 7 more
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, 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
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, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Dimple Well Lodge Hotel0.6 km
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
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Postcode Profile: WF50AY · Data under Open Government Licence