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.
VICAR LANE, WF5 0BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICAR LANE, WF5 0BE.
263
47
£ 39,200 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
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
Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Dimple Well Lodge Hotel0.7 km
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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
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
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Postcode Profile: WF50BE · Data under Open Government Licence