WF5 0BB is a safe, established residential area on Manor Road, 0.1km from Ossett, South in Ossett. Administratively it sits within Ossett ward and the Wakefield constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £163k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for WF5 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00059630 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MANOR ROAD, WF5 0BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANOR ROAD, WF5 0BB.
237
41
£ 38,900 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF5 0BB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 61% owner-occupation and average age 41, WF5 0BB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £163k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF5 0BB. The average age is 41.0. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 152,000
1 sales · Mean £ 152,000
Semi-Detached
£ 175,000
1 sales · Mean £ 175,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF5 0BB has low crime rates — 19 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
Ossett South Parade Primary
Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery
Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Towngate Primary Academy
Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Candy Mania Ltd1.0 km
- Ossett United Afc Social Club1.0 km
- Nisa0.3 km
- Sheema Food Store0.9 km
- Slimming World0.9 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Olympus Cafe1.0 km
- Old Halfway House0.9 km
- Cafe Vie The Bistro1.0 km
- Cloud Nine Ossett Ltd0.9 km
- Malagor0.8 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Park Tavern0.2 km
- Prince Of Wales Inn0.8 km
- The Vic0.1 km
- The Prospect0.9 km
- Ossett Cricket And Athletic Club0.7 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Dimple Well Lodge Hotel0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Dickinson's Sandwiches0.5 km
- Queens Drive Fish and Chips0.8 km
- Nice Nosh0.2 km
- Park Square Fisheries0.3 km
- Top Chicken1.0 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wakefield Westgate4.4 km
- Dewsbury4.7 km
- Wakefield5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Greystones Drive0.0 km
- Greystones Drive0.0 km
- Manor Road0.1 km
- Manor Road0.1 km
- Saville Park0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WF50BB · Data under Open Government Licence