Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

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

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

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Population

228

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 38,900 /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: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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4/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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10/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British99.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences54
Anti-social behaviour11
Vehicle crime8
Other theft4
Burglary3

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 pupils0.2 km
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South Ossett Infant Academy

Outstanding98 pupils0.2 km
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Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery

Good212 pupils0.5 km
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Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Good344 pupils0.6 km
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Ossett South Parade Primary

Good455 pupils0.9 km
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Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy

Good128 pupils1.3 km
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Towngate Primary Academy

Good271 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
fastfood

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
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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

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

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