Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

QUEENS DRIVE, WF5 0ND House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEENS DRIVE, WF5 0ND.

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Population

314

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 38,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WF5 0ND is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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7/10
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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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7/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

WF5 0ND is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 81% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £336k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 23.1% year-on-year.

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

WF5 0ND is a safe, established residential area on Queens Drive, 0.4km from Ossett, South in Ossett. Administratively it sits within Ossett ward and the Wakefield constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WF5, WF5 0ND offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £336k, up 23.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WF5 0ND are sourced from Output Area E00059675 (shared with 12 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 0ND. The average age is 44.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
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

£ 323,750

6 sales · Mean £ 325,583

Semi-Detached

£ 285,000

4 sales · Mean £ 278,750

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

WF5 0ND has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences68
Burglary18
Anti-social behaviour14
Other theft13
Public order11

school Local Schools

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Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Good344 pupils0.4 km
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Ossett South Parade Primary

Good455 pupils0.5 km
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South Ossett Infant Academy

Outstanding98 pupils0.5 km
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Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery

Good212 pupils0.6 km
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Towngate Primary Academy

Good271 pupils0.7 km
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Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College

Good1739 pupils0.8 km
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St Ignatius Catholic Primary School

Good151 pupils0.8 km
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Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School

Requires Improvement354 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Candy Mania Ltd0.8 km
  • A & M Sandwich Bar0.8 km
  • Allsorts0.7 km
  • Londis0.7 km
  • Ossett United Afc Social Club0.6 km
  • + 21 more
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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • The George0.8 km
  • Park Tavern0.3 km
  • Prince Of Wales Inn0.6 km
  • The Vic0.5 km
  • Bier Huis0.7 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Bank Street Kitchen0.8 km
  • Olympus Cafe0.7 km
  • Cafe Latte0.8 km
  • Cafe Vie The Bistro0.6 km
  • Cloud Nine Ossett Ltd0.7 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Casey's Fish & Chips0.8 km
  • Ossett's Best Kebab & Pizza0.7 km
  • Central Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Dickinson's Sandwiches0.5 km
  • Queens Drive Fish and Chips0.5 km
  • + 14 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Dimple Well Lodge Hotel0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wakefield Westgate4.3 km
  • Dewsbury4.5 km
  • Batley5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Queens Drive Top0.2 km
  • Queens Drive Top0.2 km
  • Fairfield Road Fisher Grove0.2 km
  • Fairfield Road Richmond Garth0.2 km
  • Fairfield Road0.2 km