WF5 0BG is a safe, established residential area on Rock House Way, 0.4km from Storrs Hill in Ossett. Administratively it sits within Horbury and South Ossett ward and the Wakefield constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £248k.
Census 2021 statistics for WF5 0BG are sourced from Output Area E00059474 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROCK HOUSE WAY, WF5 0BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROCK HOUSE WAY, WF5 0BG.
480
36
£ 39,200 /yr
53%
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
No single demographic signal dominates WF5 0BG — age 36, 75% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 0BG. The average age is 36.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 223,725
12 sales · Mean £ 223,433
Detached
£ 277,475
16 sales · Mean £ 285,018
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF5 0BG has low crime rates — 17 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
St Ignatius Catholic Primary School
Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College
South Ossett Infant Academy
Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery
Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy
Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Ossett South Parade Primary
Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Green Park Off Licence0.7 km
- Choudry Brothers1.0 km
- Manor Stores0.9 km
- Nisa0.5 km
- Sheema Food Store0.8 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Vic0.6 km
- Di Bosco Coffee and Champagne Bar1.0 km
- Horse & Jockey1.0 km
- Victoria Hotel0.8 km
- Weavers Arms0.4 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- New Paradise / Choochoo1.0 km
- Dickinson's Sandwiches0.8 km
- Dragon C0.9 km
- Nice Nosh0.8 km
- Park Square Fisheries0.8 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- The Quarry Restaurant Bar and Grill0.9 km
- The Coffee Hive0.8 km
- Cinnamon Lounge1.0 km
- Gatehouse Cafe1.0 km
- Old Halfway House0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wakefield Westgate4.7 km
- Dewsbury4.9 km
- Ravensthorpe5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Horbury Road Sowood Grange0.3 km
- Sowood Lane0.3 km
- Horbury Rd South Terrace0.3 km
- Sowood Lane0.3 km
- Storrs Hill Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WF50BG · Data under Open Government Licence