WF5 0DL is a safe, established residential area on Storrs Hill Road, 0.3km from Ossett, South in Ossett. Administratively it sits within Ossett ward and the Wakefield constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £172k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 53.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WF5 0DL are sourced from Output Area E00059629 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STORRS HILL ROAD, WF5 0DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STORRS HILL ROAD, WF5 0DL.
228
39
£ 38,900 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 69% owner-occupation and average age 39, WF5 0DL has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £172k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 53.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF5 0DL. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 110,000
1 sales · Mean £ 110,000
Semi-Detached
£ 235,000
1 sales · Mean £ 235,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF5 0DL has low crime rates — 24 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
Ossett South Parade Primary
Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy
Towngate Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Vic0.2 km
- Weavers Arms0.1 km
- The George1.0 km
- Park Tavern0.6 km
- Ossett Brewery Tap0.7 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Saporito1.0 km
- Casey's Fish & Chips1.0 km
- Barracuda Fisheries0.1 km
- Dickinson's Sandwiches0.4 km
- Nice Nosh0.5 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Candy Mania Ltd1.0 km
- Nisa0.0 km
- Slimming World0.5 km
- Resource Aid Centre0.2 km
- St Ignatius Parish Centre0.2 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Bank Street Kitchen1.0 km
- Olympus Cafe1.0 km
- Old Halfway House0.9 km
- The Coffee Hive0.3 km
- Cloud Nine Ossett Ltd0.9 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Dimple Well Lodge Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dewsbury4.5 km
- Wakefield Westgate4.7 km
- Ravensthorpe5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Storrs Hill Road0.1 km
- Storrs Hill Road0.1 km
- Green Park0.1 km
- Green Park0.2 km
- Horbury Rd South Terrace0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WF50DL · Data under Open Government Licence