WF5 0AZ is a safe, established residential area on Elm Close, 0.3km from Ossett, South in Ossett. Administratively it sits within Ossett ward and the Wakefield constituency.
For families considering a move, WF5 0AZ represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £133k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for WF5 0AZ are sourced from Output Area E00059633 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELM CLOSE, WF5 0AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELM CLOSE, WF5 0AZ.
283
46
£ 38,900 /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
WF5 0AZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 91% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF5 0AZ. The average age is 46.3. 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
Terraced
£ 133,250
2 sales · Mean £ 133,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF5 0AZ has low crime rates — 21 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 Academy and Sixth Form College
St Ignatius Catholic Primary School
South Ossett Infant Academy
Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery
Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Ossett South Parade Primary
Towngate Primary Academy
Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The Vic0.3 km
- The Railway Club1.0 km
- Weavers Arms0.1 km
- The George0.9 km
- Park Tavern0.6 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Bistro 421.0 km
- Bank Street Kitchen0.9 km
- Olympus Cafe0.9 km
- Old Halfway House0.9 km
- Eller Coffee1.0 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Gandhi's Spice1.0 km
- Saporito0.9 km
- Casey's Fish & Chips0.9 km
- Barracuda Fisheries0.1 km
- Central Fish Bar1.0 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Candy Mania Ltd0.9 km
- Sandra's Cabbage Patch1.0 km
- Nisa0.1 km
- Slimming World0.4 km
- Resource Aid Centre0.3 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Dimple Well Lodge Hotel0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dewsbury4.5 km
- Wakefield Westgate4.8 km
- Ravensthorpe5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Green Park0.1 km
- Green Park0.1 km
- Storrs Hill Road0.1 km
- Storrs Hill Road0.2 km
- Horbury Rd South Terrace0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WF50AZ · Data under Open Government Licence