WF5 0DQ is a safe, established residential area on Storrs Hill Road, 0.2km from Storrs Hill in Ossett. Administratively it sits within Horbury and South Ossett ward and the Wakefield constituency.
For families considering a move, WF5 0DQ represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 81% 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: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 40.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WF5 0DQ are sourced from Output Area E00059519 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STORRS HILL ROAD, WF5 0DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STORRS HILL ROAD, WF5 0DQ.
235
45
£ 39,200 /yr
51%
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
WF5 0DQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 81% 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. Property prices are trending up 40.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF5 0DQ. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 150,000
3 sales · Mean £ 169,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF5 0DQ 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
Ossett South Parade Primary
Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy
Towngate Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Vic0.4 km
- Weavers Arms0.1 km
- Park Tavern0.7 km
- Ossett Brewery Tap0.8 km
- Brewers Pride1.0 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Old Halfway House0.8 km
- The Coffee Hive0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Barracuda Fisheries0.2 km
- Dickinson's Sandwiches0.5 km
- Nice Nosh0.6 km
- Park Square Fisheries0.7 km
- Kam Chuan Takeaway0.6 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Nisa0.2 km
- Slimming World0.5 km
- Resource Aid Centre0.3 km
- St Ignatius Parish Centre0.0 km
- Station Road Off Licence0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Dimple Well Lodge Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dewsbury4.6 km
- Wakefield Westgate4.8 km
- Ravensthorpe5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Storrs Hill Road0.1 km
- Storrs Hill Road0.1 km
- Horbury Rd South Terrace0.2 km
- Green Park0.3 km
- Green Park0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WF50DQ · Data under Open Government Licence