Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

STORRS HILL ROAD, WF5 0DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STORRS HILL ROAD, WF5 0DA.

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Population

363

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 39,200 /yr

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Employed

52%

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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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

WF5 0DA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 83% 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.

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

WF5 0DA is a safe, established residential area on Storrs Hill Road, 0.1km 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 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 83% 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 £235k.

Census 2021 statistics for WF5 0DA are sourced from Output Area E00059471 (shared with 4 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 0DA. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Terraced

£ 235,000

1 sales · Mean £ 235,000

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

WF5 0DA 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 offences32
Anti-social behaviour7
Vehicle crime5
Other theft3
Drugs2

school Local Schools

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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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South Ossett Infant Academy

Outstanding98 pupils0.5 km
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Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery

Good212 pupils0.8 km
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Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy

Good128 pupils0.9 km
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Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Good344 pupils1.0 km
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Ossett South Parade Primary

Good455 pupils1.2 km
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Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School

Good415 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Green Park Off Licence0.9 km
  • Nisa0.4 km
  • Slimming World0.6 km
  • Ali's Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Resource Aid Centre0.5 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Vic0.6 km
  • Horse & Jockey1.0 km
  • Victoria Hotel1.0 km
  • Weavers Arms0.3 km
  • Park Tavern0.9 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Dimple Well Lodge Hotel1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Dickinson's Sandwiches0.8 km
  • Nice Nosh0.8 km
  • Park Square Fisheries0.9 km
  • Kam Chuan Takeaway0.8 km
  • Barracuda Fisheries0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Old Halfway House0.6 km
  • The Coffee Hive0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dewsbury4.7 km
  • Wakefield Westgate4.9 km
  • Ravensthorpe5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Storrs Hill Road0.3 km
  • Storrs Hill Road0.3 km
  • Horbury Rd South Terrace0.4 km
  • Horbury Road Sowood Grange0.4 km
  • Sowood Lane0.4 km