WF5 0DX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Manor Road, 0.4km from Ossett Spa in Ossett. Administratively it sits within Horbury and South Ossett ward and the Wakefield constituency.
For families considering a move, WF5 0DX represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £189k.
Census 2021 statistics for WF5 0DX are sourced from Output Area E00059516 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MANOR ROAD, WF5 0DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANOR ROAD, WF5 0DX.
278
44
£ 39,200 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF5 0DX represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
WF5 0DX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 78% 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 0DX. The average age is 44.1. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 200,050
1 sales · Mean £ 200,050
Semi-Detached
£ 178,000
1 sales · Mean £ 178,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF5 0DX has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ossett South Parade Primary
South Ossett Infant Academy
St Ignatius Catholic Primary School
Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College
Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Towngate Primary Academy
Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery
Horbury Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Vic0.7 km
- Park Tavern0.5 km
- Prince Of Wales Inn0.4 km
- Weavers Arms1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Old Halfway House1.0 km
- Malagor0.7 km
- Harte Canteen0.7 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Nisa0.9 km
- Sheema Food Store0.7 km
- Slimming World0.7 km
- The Little Bull0.5 km
- Resource Aid Centre0.7 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Queens Drive Fish and Chips0.7 km
- Nice Nosh0.7 km
- Park Square Fisheries0.4 km
- Kam Chuan Takeaway0.7 km
- Barracuda Fisheries0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wakefield Westgate3.8 km
- Wakefield4.7 km
- Wakefield Kirkgate4.9 km
Bus Stops
- South Parade0.0 km
- South Parade0.1 km
- Illingworth Park0.2 km
- Illingworth Park0.2 km
- Fairfield Road Fairfield Dr0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WF50DX · Data under Open Government Licence