Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

HORBURY ROAD, WF5 0BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HORBURY ROAD, WF5 0BL.

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Population

235

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 39,200 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
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8/10
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5/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences56
Anti-social behaviour12
Vehicle crime8
Other theft5
Drugs4

school Local Schools

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South Ossett Infant Academy

Outstanding98 pupils0.1 km
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St Ignatius Catholic Primary School

Good151 pupils0.2 km
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Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College

Good1739 pupils0.3 km
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Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery

Good212 pupils0.5 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 pupils0.8 km
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Towngate Primary Academy

Good271 pupils1.3 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 Vic0.2 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
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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

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
fastfood

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

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