Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

SOUTH PARADE, WF5 0DY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH PARADE, WF5 0DY.

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Population

278

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 39,200 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF5 0DY 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.

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8/10
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4/10
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4/10
workEmployment
7/10
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2/10
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5/10
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5/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WF5 0DY spans multiple life stages — average age 44, 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 0DY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on South Parade, 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 0DY represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, energy and utilities. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 78% 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 £205k.

Census 2021 statistics for WF5 0DY are sourced from Output Area E00059516 (shared with 17 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 0DY. 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

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 180,000

2 sales · Mean £ 180,000

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

WF5 0DY has low crime rates — 26 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.

Violence and sexual offences46
Public order9
Burglary6
Vehicle crime6
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Ossett South Parade Primary

Good455 pupils0.3 km
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South Ossett Infant Academy

Outstanding98 pupils0.7 km
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St Ignatius Catholic Primary School

Good151 pupils1.0 km
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Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Good344 pupils1.1 km
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Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College

Good1739 pupils1.1 km
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Towngate Primary Academy

Good271 pupils1.1 km
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Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery

Good212 pupils1.2 km
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Ossett Flushdyke Junior and Infant School

Good110 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Vic0.8 km
  • Park Tavern0.5 km
  • Prince Of Wales Inn0.4 km
  • Weavers Arms1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Nisa1.0 km
  • Sheema Food Store0.7 km
  • Slimming World0.7 km
  • The Little Bull0.4 km
  • Resource Aid Centre0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Malagor0.6 km
  • Harte Canteen0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Queens Drive Fish and Chips0.6 km
  • Nice Nosh0.7 km
  • Park Square Fisheries0.4 km
  • Kam Chuan Takeaway0.7 km
  • Barracuda Fisheries0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wakefield Westgate3.8 km
  • Wakefield4.6 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 Dr0.3 km