WF5 0BN is a safe, established residential area on Horbury Road, 0.3km from South Ossett in Ossett. Administratively it sits within Horbury and South Ossett ward and the Wakefield constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in WF5, WF5 0BN offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
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 £350k.
Census 2021 statistics for WF5 0BN are sourced from Output Area E00059519 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HORBURY ROAD, WF5 0BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HORBURY ROAD, WF5 0BN.
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 0BN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 81% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £350k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF5 0BN. 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
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 350,000
3 sales · Mean £ 327,500
Terraced
£ 75,000
2 sales · Mean £ 75,000
Semi-Detached
£ 186,500
1 sales · Mean £ 186,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF5 0BN 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
Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy
Towngate Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Vic0.2 km
- Park Tavern0.5 km
- Ossett Cricket And Athletic Club0.8 km
- The Thorn Tree Pub & Kitchen0.9 km
- Weavers Arms0.1 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Nisa0.1 km
- Sheema Food Store1.0 km
- Slimming World0.6 km
- Resource Aid Centre0.2 km
- St Ignatius Parish Centre0.2 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Dimple Well Lodge Hotel0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Cloud Nine Ossett Ltd1.0 km
- Old Halfway House0.8 km
- Ossett War Memorial Community Centre1.0 km
- The Coffee Hive0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Dickinson's Sandwiches0.5 km
- Nice Nosh0.5 km
- Park Square Fisheries0.5 km
- Kam Chuan Takeaway0.5 km
- The Lotus Chop Suey House0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wakefield Westgate4.6 km
- Dewsbury4.7 km
- Ravensthorpe5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Horbury Rd South Terrace0.1 km
- Storrs Hill Road0.1 km
- Storrs Hill Road0.1 km
- Green Park0.2 km
- Green Park0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WF50BN · Data under Open Government Licence