Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

HORBURY ROAD, WF5 0BS House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

480

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 39,200 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

WF5 0BS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 75% 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 down 21.4% year-on-year.

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

WF5 0BS is a safe, established residential area on Horbury Road, 0.5km from South Ossett in Ossett. Administratively it sits within Horbury and South Ossett ward and the Wakefield constituency.

For families considering a move, WF5 0BS represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £197k, down 21.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WF5 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00059474 (shared with 10 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 0BS. 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

White / British94.8%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 237,000

5 sales · Mean £ 220,390

Terraced

£ 145,000

7 sales · Mean £ 158,000

Detached

£ 260,000

1 sales · Mean £ 260,000

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

WF5 0BS has low crime rates — 25 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 offences48
Anti-social behaviour9
Vehicle crime9
Other theft6
Other crime4

school Local Schools

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South Ossett Infant Academy

Outstanding98 pupils0.3 km
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St Ignatius Catholic Primary School

Good151 pupils0.3 km
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Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College

Good1739 pupils0.4 km
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Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery

Good212 pupils0.8 km
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Ossett South Parade Primary

Good455 pupils0.8 km
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Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Good344 pupils0.9 km
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Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy

Good128 pupils1.2 km
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Towngate Primary Academy

Good271 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Park Tavern0.5 km
  • The Vic0.4 km
  • Victoria Hotel0.9 km
  • Ossett Cricket And Athletic Club1.0 km
  • Weavers Arms0.3 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Old Halfway House0.6 km
  • The Coffee Hive0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Green Park Off Licence0.8 km
  • Manor Stores1.0 km
  • Nisa0.3 km
  • Sheema Food Store0.7 km
  • Slimming World0.8 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Dimple Well Lodge Hotel0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Dickinson's Sandwiches0.7 km
  • Dragon C1.0 km
  • Nice Nosh0.6 km
  • Park Square Fisheries0.5 km
  • Kam Chuan Takeaway0.6 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wakefield Westgate4.5 km
  • Dewsbury4.9 km
  • Wakefield5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Horbury Road Sowood Grange0.0 km
  • Horbury Rd South Terrace0.1 km
  • Sowood Lane0.1 km
  • Sowood Lane0.1 km
  • Manor Road0.3 km