WF5 0BL is a safe, established residential area on Horbury Road, 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 mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. 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. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £208k, up 39.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WF5 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00059519 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HORBURY ROAD, WF5 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HORBURY ROAD, WF5 0BL.
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 0BL 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 39.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF5 0BL. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 223,500
2 sales · Mean £ 223,500
Terraced
£ 179,950
1 sales · Mean £ 179,950
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF5 0BL has low crime rates — 22 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 Vic0.2 km
- The George1.0 km
- Ossett Cricket And Athletic Club0.7 km
- The Thorn Tree Pub & Kitchen0.8 km
- Weavers Arms0.2 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Candy Mania Ltd1.0 km
- Resource Aid Centre0.1 km
- St Ignatius Parish Centre0.2 km
- Station Road Off Licence0.4 km
- Sandra's Cabbage Patch1.0 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Bank Street Kitchen1.0 km
- Olympus Cafe1.0 km
- Ossett War Memorial Community Centre0.9 km
- Old Halfway House0.9 km
- Eller Coffee1.0 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Casey's Fish & Chips1.0 km
- Kam Chuan Takeaway0.4 km
- The Lotus Chop Suey House0.9 km
- Saporito1.0 km
- Barracuda Fisheries0.0 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Dimple Well Lodge Hotel0.6 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
- Storrs Hill Road0.2 km
- Storrs Hill Road0.2 km
- Horbury Rd South Terrace0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WF50BL · Data under Open Government Licence