Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

HORBURY ROAD, WF5 0BY House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 0BY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 75% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £399k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

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

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. 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 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £399k.

Census 2021 statistics for WF5 0BY 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 0BY. 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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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 472,600

2 sales · Mean £ 472,600

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

WF5 0BY has low crime rates — 26 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 offences41
Anti-social behaviour7
Other crime7
Other theft6
Vehicle crime5

school Local Schools

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St Ignatius Catholic Primary School

Good151 pupils0.4 km
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South Ossett Infant Academy

Outstanding98 pupils0.5 km
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Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College

Good1739 pupils0.5 km
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Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery

Good212 pupils1.0 km
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Ossett South Parade Primary

Good455 pupils1.0 km
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Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy

Good128 pupils1.0 km
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Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Good344 pupils1.1 km
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Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School

Good415 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Park Tavern0.7 km
  • The Vic0.6 km
  • Victoria Hotel0.7 km
  • Weavers Arms0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Old Halfway House0.4 km
  • The Quarry Restaurant Bar and Grill0.9 km
  • The Coffee Hive0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Green Park Off Licence0.6 km
  • Choudry Brothers0.9 km
  • Manor Stores0.8 km
  • Nisa0.5 km
  • Sheema Food Store0.6 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • New Paradise / Choochoo0.9 km
  • Dickinson's Sandwiches0.9 km
  • Dragon C0.8 km
  • Nice Nosh0.8 km
  • Park Square Fisheries0.7 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wakefield Westgate4.5 km
  • Dewsbury5.0 km
  • Wakefield5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Sowood Lane0.1 km
  • Sowood Lane0.2 km
  • Horbury Road Sowood Grange0.2 km
  • Horbury Rd South Terrace0.3 km
  • Old Halfway House0.3 km