Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

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

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

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Population

235

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 39,200 /yr

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Employed

51%

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

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

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.

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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

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences44
Anti-social behaviour8
Vehicle crime6
Other theft4
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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St Ignatius Catholic Primary School

Good151 pupils0.0 km
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Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College

Good1739 pupils0.1 km
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South Ossett Infant Academy

Outstanding98 pupils0.3 km
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Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery

Good212 pupils0.6 km
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Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Good344 pupils0.8 km
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Ossett South Parade Primary

Good455 pupils1.0 km
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Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy

Good128 pupils1.2 km
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Towngate Primary Academy

Good271 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Old Halfway House0.8 km
  • The Coffee Hive0.5 km
fastfood

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
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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

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