WF5 0RF is a safe, established residential area on Whitley Spring Crescent, 0.4km from Shepherd Hill in Ossett. Administratively it sits within Ossett ward and the Wakefield constituency.
For families considering a move, WF5 0RF represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £253k, down 12.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WF5 0RF are sourced from Output Area E00059657 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHITLEY SPRING CRESCENT, WF5 0RF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITLEY SPRING CRESCENT, WF5 0RF.
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48
£ 41,300 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WF5 0RF — age 48, 92% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 12.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF5 0RF. The average age is 47.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 234,850
12 sales · Mean £ 239,345
Detached
£ 250,000
5 sales · Mean £ 234,550
Terraced
£ 245,000
1 sales · Mean £ 245,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF5 0RF has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Towngate Primary Academy
Ossett Flushdyke Junior and Infant School
Ossett South Parade Primary
Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School
Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery
South Ossett Infant Academy
Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Prince Of Wales Inn0.8 km
- Bier Huis0.8 km
- The Maypole0.8 km
- The Prospect0.8 km
- The Mews Hotel0.7 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- A & M Sandwich Bar0.9 km
- Allsorts0.8 km
- Londis0.7 km
- Ossett United Afc Social Club0.8 km
- Pinderco Limited0.4 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Cafe Latte0.8 km
- Cafe Vie The Bistro0.8 km
- Cloud Nine Ossett Ltd1.0 km
- Malagor0.5 km
- Newspring Church Kitchen1.0 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Crocodile Sisters0.9 km
- Ossett's Best Kebab & Pizza0.8 km
- Central Fish Bar1.0 km
- Queens Drive Fish and Chips0.5 km
- Nice Nosh1.0 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Iceland1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wakefield Westgate4.0 km
- Dewsbury4.6 km
- Batley4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Milner Way0.2 km
- Milner Way0.2 km
- Towngate Longlands Road0.3 km
- Towngate Longlands Road0.3 km
- Spring Mill Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WF50RF · Data under Open Government Licence