WF5 0DH is a safe, established residential area on Netherley Brow, 0.1km from Storrs Hill in Ossett. Administratively it sits within Ossett ward and the Wakefield constituency.
For families considering a move, WF5 0DH represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 91% 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 £295k.
Census 2021 statistics for WF5 0DH are sourced from Output Area E00059633 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NETHERLEY BROW, WF5 0DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NETHERLEY BROW, WF5 0DH.
283
46
£ 38,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
WF5 0DH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 91% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF5 0DH. The average age is 46.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 260,000
3 sales · Mean £ 265,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF5 0DH 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.
school Local Schools
St Ignatius Catholic Primary School
Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College
South Ossett Infant Academy
Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery
Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy
Ossett South Parade Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Vic0.5 km
- Ossett Cricket And Athletic Club0.9 km
- Weavers Arms0.2 km
- Park Tavern0.8 km
- Ossett Brewery Tap0.9 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Nisa0.3 km
- Slimming World0.5 km
- Resource Aid Centre0.5 km
- St Ignatius Parish Centre0.2 km
- Station Road Off Licence0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Dimple Well Lodge Hotel0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Dickinson's Sandwiches0.7 km
- Nice Nosh0.8 km
- Park Square Fisheries0.9 km
- Kam Chuan Takeaway0.8 km
- Barracuda Fisheries0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Old Halfway House0.8 km
- The Coffee Hive0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dewsbury4.6 km
- Wakefield Westgate4.9 km
- Ravensthorpe5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Storrs Hill Road0.2 km
- Storrs Hill Road0.2 km
- Horbury Rd South Terrace0.4 km
- Green Park0.4 km
- Horbury Road Sowood Grange0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WF50DH · Data under Open Government Licence