Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

BARMBY CLOSE, WF5 0DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARMBY CLOSE, WF5 0DS.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 39,200 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: WF5 0DS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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6/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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1/10
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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

WF5 0DS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 74% 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 2.4% year-on-year.

home £256,375 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WF5 0DS is a safe, established residential area on Barmby Close, 0.4km from Low Common in Ossett. Administratively it sits within Horbury and South Ossett ward and the Wakefield constituency.

For families considering a move, WF5 0DS represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £256k, up 2.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WF5 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00059507 (shared with 8 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 0DS. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 225,000

9 sales · Mean £ 195,833

Detached

£ 317,500

2 sales · Mean £ 317,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

WF5 0DS has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences67
Public order13
Criminal damage and arson9
Vehicle crime7
Burglary7

school Local Schools

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Ossett South Parade Primary

Good455 pupils0.2 km
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South Ossett Infant Academy

Outstanding98 pupils0.7 km
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St Ignatius Catholic Primary School

Good151 pupils1.0 km
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Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Good344 pupils1.0 km
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Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College

Good1739 pupils1.1 km
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Towngate Primary Academy

Good271 pupils1.1 km
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Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery

Good212 pupils1.1 km
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Ossett Flushdyke Junior and Infant School

Good110 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Park Tavern0.4 km
  • Prince Of Wales Inn0.3 km
  • The Vic0.7 km
  • Weavers Arms0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Harte Canteen0.8 km
  • Malagor0.6 km
  • The Coffee Hive1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Nisa0.9 km
  • Sheema Food Store0.8 km
  • Slimming World0.6 km
  • The Little Bull0.5 km
  • Resource Aid Centre0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Dickinson's Sandwiches1.0 km
  • Queens Drive Fish and Chips0.6 km
  • Nice Nosh0.6 km
  • Park Square Fisheries0.3 km
  • Kam Chuan Takeaway0.6 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wakefield Westgate3.8 km
  • Wakefield4.7 km
  • Wakefield Kirkgate5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • South Parade0.1 km
  • South Parade0.2 km
  • Illingworth Park0.2 km
  • Illingworth Park0.2 km
  • Fairfield Road Fairfield Dr0.3 km