WF5 0BY is a safe, established residential area on Horbury Road, 0.5km from Storrs Hill in Ossett. Administratively it sits within Horbury and South Ossett ward and the Wakefield constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £399k.
Census 2021 statistics for WF5 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00059474 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HORBURY ROAD, WF5 0BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HORBURY ROAD, WF5 0BY.
480
36
£ 39,200 /yr
53%
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 0BY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 75% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £399k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF5 0BY. The average age is 36.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 472,600
2 sales · Mean £ 472,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF5 0BY has low crime rates — 26 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
St Ignatius Catholic Primary School
South Ossett Infant Academy
Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College
Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery
Ossett South Parade Primary
Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy
Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Park Tavern0.7 km
- The Vic0.6 km
- Victoria Hotel0.7 km
- Weavers Arms0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Old Halfway House0.4 km
- The Quarry Restaurant Bar and Grill0.9 km
- The Coffee Hive0.8 km
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Green Park Off Licence0.6 km
- Choudry Brothers0.9 km
- Manor Stores0.8 km
- Nisa0.5 km
- Sheema Food Store0.6 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- New Paradise / Choochoo0.9 km
- Dickinson's Sandwiches0.9 km
- Dragon C0.8 km
- Nice Nosh0.8 km
- Park Square Fisheries0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wakefield Westgate4.5 km
- Dewsbury5.0 km
- Wakefield5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Sowood Lane0.1 km
- Sowood Lane0.2 km
- Horbury Road Sowood Grange0.2 km
- Horbury Rd South Terrace0.3 km
- Old Halfway House0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WF50BY · Data under Open Government Licence