WF5 0DT is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Low Common in Ossett. Administratively it sits within Horbury and South Ossett ward and the Wakefield constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in WF5, WF5 0DT offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. At 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 74% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £480k.
Census 2021 statistics for WF5 0DT are sourced from Output Area E00059507 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WF5 0DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WF5 0DT.
267
45
£ 39,200 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF5 0DT 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. WF5 0DT's low deprivation rank, 74% ownership, and £480k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF5 0DT. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 480,000
1 sales · Mean £ 480,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF5 0DT 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.
school Local Schools
Ossett South Parade Primary
South Ossett Infant Academy
St Ignatius Catholic Primary School
Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Towngate Primary Academy
Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College
Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery
Ossett Flushdyke Junior and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Park Tavern0.3 km
- Prince Of Wales Inn0.3 km
- The Vic0.6 km
- Weavers Arms0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Harte Canteen0.9 km
- Malagor0.5 km
- The Coffee Hive0.9 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Nisa0.9 km
- Sheema Food Store0.8 km
- Slimming World0.6 km
- The Little Bull0.5 km
- Resource Aid Centre0.6 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Dickinson's Sandwiches0.9 km
- Queens Drive Fish and Chips0.5 km
- Nice Nosh0.5 km
- Park Square Fisheries0.2 km
- Kam Chuan Takeaway0.5 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wakefield Westgate3.9 km
- Wakefield4.8 km
- Wakefield Kirkgate5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Fairfield Road Fairfield Dr0.2 km
- Illingworth Park0.2 km
- South Parade0.2 km
- Illingworth Park0.2 km
- South Parade0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WF50DT · Data under Open Government Licence