WF5 8DJ is a sought-after residential area on Wilman Drive, 0.1km from Kingsway in Ossett. Administratively it sits within Ossett ward and the Wakefield constituency.
For families considering a move, WF5 8DJ represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £205k.
Census 2021 statistics for WF5 8DJ are sourced from Output Area E00059651 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILMAN DRIVE, WF5 8DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILMAN DRIVE, WF5 8DJ.
286
49
£ 41,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF5 8DJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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 8DJ — age 49, 85% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF5 8DJ. The average age is 48.7. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 205,000
7 sales · Mean £ 201,428
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF5 8DJ has low crime rates — 27 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
Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School
Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Orchard Primary Academy
Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery
Gawthorpe Community Academy
Towngate Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Hitch Newsagents0.6 km
- Sandra's Cabbage Patch0.7 km
- Ossett Outdoor Market0.7 km
- Best - One1.0 km
- Candy Mania Ltd0.7 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Cock And Bottle0.7 km
- Horse & Jockey0.6 km
- Prop Ur Baa0.7 km
- Red Lion0.7 km
- The George0.7 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Baburchi0.6 km
- Cinta0.7 km
- Eller Coffee0.7 km
- Gracie's0.7 km
- Our Explorers0.6 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Chicken Hut0.6 km
- Ossett Spice0.6 km
- Casey's Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Chickin0.8 km
- The Big Butty Shop0.5 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.5 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dewsbury3.2 km
- Batley3.7 km
- Ravensthorpe4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Kingsway Wilman Drive0.1 km
- Kingsway Wilman Drive0.1 km
- Kingsway Crownlands Lane0.2 km
- Love Lane0.2 km
- Love Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WF58DJ · Data under Open Government Licence