Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

CLARENDON COTTAGES, WF5 0BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLARENDON COTTAGES, WF5 0BP.

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Population

235

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 39,200 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WF5 0BP spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WF5 0BP is a safe, established residential area on Clarendon Cottages, 0.3km from South Ossett in Ossett. Administratively it sits within Horbury and South Ossett ward and the Wakefield constituency.

For families considering a move, WF5 0BP represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for WF5 0BP are sourced from Output Area E00059519 (shared with 11 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 0BP. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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

WF5 0BP has low crime rates — 23 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.

Violence and sexual offences56
Anti-social behaviour12
Vehicle crime9
Other theft6
Drugs5

school Local Schools

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South Ossett Infant Academy

Outstanding98 pupils0.1 km
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St Ignatius Catholic Primary School

Good151 pupils0.2 km
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Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College

Good1739 pupils0.3 km
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Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery

Good212 pupils0.6 km
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Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Good344 pupils0.7 km
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Ossett South Parade Primary

Good455 pupils0.8 km
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Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy

Good128 pupils1.3 km
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Towngate Primary Academy

Good271 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Green Park Off Licence1.0 km
  • Nisa0.2 km
  • Sheema Food Store0.9 km
  • Slimming World0.6 km
  • Resource Aid Centre0.1 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Vic0.2 km
  • Park Tavern0.4 km
  • Prince Of Wales Inn1.0 km
  • Ossett Cricket And Athletic Club0.8 km
  • The Thorn Tree Pub & Kitchen0.9 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Dimple Well Lodge Hotel0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Dickinson's Sandwiches0.5 km
  • Nice Nosh0.4 km
  • Park Square Fisheries0.5 km
  • Kam Chuan Takeaway0.4 km
  • The Lotus Chop Suey House1.0 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Old Halfway House0.8 km
  • Ossett War Memorial Community Centre1.0 km
  • The Coffee Hive0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wakefield Westgate4.6 km
  • Dewsbury4.7 km
  • Ravensthorpe5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Horbury Rd South Terrace0.1 km
  • Horbury Road Sowood Grange0.2 km
  • Greystones Drive0.2 km
  • Greystones Drive0.2 km
  • Storrs Hill Road0.2 km