WF5 0DF is a safe, established residential area on Storrs Hill Road, 0.2km from Storrs Hill in Ossett. Administratively it sits within Horbury and South Ossett ward and the Wakefield constituency.
For serious buyers, WF5 0DF is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £430k, up 34.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WF5 0DF are sourced from Output Area E00059519 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STORRS HILL ROAD, WF5 0DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STORRS HILL ROAD, WF5 0DF.
235
45
£ 39,200 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WF5 0DF spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. £430k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 34.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF5 0DF. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 430,000
2 sales · Mean £ 430,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF5 0DF has low crime rates — 24 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
Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College
South Ossett Infant Academy
Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery
Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Horbury Bridge Church of England Junior and Infant Academy
Ossett South Parade Primary
Towngate Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Green Park Off Licence1.0 km
- Nisa0.3 km
- Slimming World0.5 km
- Resource Aid Centre0.4 km
- St Ignatius Parish Centre0.1 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Vic0.5 km
- Ossett Cricket And Athletic Club0.9 km
- The Thorn Tree Pub & Kitchen1.0 km
- Weavers Arms0.2 km
- Park Tavern0.8 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Dimple Well Lodge Hotel0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Dickinson's Sandwiches0.6 km
- Nice Nosh0.7 km
- Park Square Fisheries0.8 km
- Kam Chuan Takeaway0.7 km
- Barracuda Fisheries0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Old Halfway House0.7 km
- The Coffee Hive0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dewsbury4.6 km
- Wakefield Westgate4.9 km
- Ravensthorpe5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Storrs Hill Road0.1 km
- Storrs Hill Road0.1 km
- Horbury Rd South Terrace0.3 km
- Horbury Road Sowood Grange0.4 km
- Green Park0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WF50DF · Data under Open Government Licence