Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

BELGRAVE AVENUE, WF5 0BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELGRAVE AVENUE, WF5 0BQ.

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Population

314

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 38,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF5 0BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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7/10
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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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7/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. WF5 0BQ's low deprivation rank, 81% ownership, and £485k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 50.6% year-on-year.

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

WF5 0BQ is a safe, established residential area on Belgrave Avenue, 0.3km from Ossett, South in Ossett. Administratively it sits within Ossett ward and the Wakefield constituency.

For serious buyers, WF5 0BQ is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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: Prices average £485k, up 50.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WF5 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00059675 (shared with 12 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 0BQ. The average age is 44.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 420,000

2 sales · Mean £ 420,000

Semi-Detached

£ 615,000

1 sales · Mean £ 615,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

WF5 0BQ has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences69
Vehicle crime14
Other theft12
Public order10
Burglary8

school Local Schools

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Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Good344 pupils0.1 km
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Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery

Good212 pupils0.2 km
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South Ossett Infant Academy

Outstanding98 pupils0.5 km
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Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College

Good1739 pupils0.6 km
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St Ignatius Catholic Primary School

Good151 pupils0.7 km
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Ossett South Parade Primary

Good455 pupils0.8 km
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Towngate Primary Academy

Good271 pupils0.9 km
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Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School

Requires Improvement354 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • The Vic0.4 km
  • The Railway Club0.5 km
  • Weavers Arms0.6 km
  • The George0.5 km
  • Park Tavern0.6 km
  • + 10 more
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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.6 km
  • Ossett Central Wmc0.5 km
  • Candy Mania Ltd0.5 km
  • Hitch Newsagents0.7 km
  • Sandra's Cabbage Patch0.5 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Bistro 420.6 km
  • Kingsway Cafe0.7 km
  • Bank Street Kitchen0.5 km
  • Olympus Cafe0.5 km
  • Baburchi0.6 km
  • + 14 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Cheung's0.7 km
  • Ali's & De Niro's0.6 km
  • Bobby's Salt & Pepper0.8 km
  • FGF0.7 km
  • Gandhi's Spice0.5 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Dimple Well Lodge Hotel0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dewsbury4.2 km
  • Wakefield Westgate4.7 km
  • Batley4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Healey Road0.1 km
  • Healey Road0.1 km
  • Dimplewells Road0.2 km
  • Southdale Road0.2 km
  • Southdale Road0.2 km