Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

VICAR LANE, WF5 0BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICAR LANE, WF5 0BE.

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Population

263

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 39,200 /yr

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Employed

47%

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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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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7/10
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7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

WF5 0BE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 76% 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.

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

WF5 0BE is a safe, established residential area on Vicar Lane, 0.2km from Ossett, South in Ossett. Administratively it sits within Horbury and South Ossett ward and the Wakefield constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £192k.

Census 2021 statistics for WF5 0BE are sourced from Output Area E00059518 (shared with 8 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 0BE. The average age is 46.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 129,000

4 sales · Mean £ 141,375

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

WF5 0BE has low crime rates — 24 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 offences63
Anti-social behaviour12
Vehicle crime9
Other theft7
Drugs6

school Local Schools

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South Ossett Infant Academy

Outstanding98 pupils0.0 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 pupils0.4 km
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Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery

Good212 pupils0.6 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 pupils0.7 km
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Towngate Primary Academy

Good271 pupils1.2 km
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Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy

Good128 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Vic0.1 km
  • The Prospect1.0 km
  • Park Tavern0.3 km
  • Prince Of Wales Inn0.9 km
  • Ossett Cricket And Athletic Club0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Nisa0.2 km
  • Sheema Food Store0.9 km
  • Slimming World0.6 km
  • Resource Aid Centre0.0 km
  • St Ignatius Parish Centre0.3 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Dimple Well Lodge Hotel0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Cloud Nine Ossett Ltd0.9 km
  • Malagor0.9 km
  • Newspring Church Kitchen1.0 km
  • Old Halfway House0.9 km
  • Ossett War Memorial Community Centre0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Dickinson's Sandwiches0.5 km
  • Queens Drive Fish and Chips0.9 km
  • Nice Nosh0.3 km
  • Park Square Fisheries0.4 km
  • Kam Chuan Takeaway0.3 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wakefield Westgate4.5 km
  • Dewsbury4.7 km
  • Wakefield5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Greystones Drive0.1 km
  • Greystones Drive0.1 km
  • Manor Road0.2 km
  • Horbury Rd South Terrace0.2 km
  • Manor Road0.2 km