Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

WHITLEY SPRING CRESCENT, WF5 0RF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITLEY SPRING CRESCENT, WF5 0RF.

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Population

292

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 41,300 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
workEmployment
10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WF5 0RF — age 48, 92% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 12.2% year-on-year.

home £253,704 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WF5 0RF is a safe, established residential area on Whitley Spring Crescent, 0.4km from Shepherd Hill in Ossett. Administratively it sits within Ossett ward and the Wakefield constituency.

For families considering a move, WF5 0RF represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 92% 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 £253k, down 12.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WF5 0RF are sourced from Output Area E00059657 (shared with 14 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 0RF. The average age is 47.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 234,850

12 sales · Mean £ 239,345

Detached

£ 250,000

5 sales · Mean £ 234,550

Terraced

£ 245,000

1 sales · Mean £ 245,000

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

WF5 0RF has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary21
Violence and sexual offences14
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft5
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Towngate Primary Academy

Good271 pupils0.1 km
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Ossett Flushdyke Junior and Infant School

Good110 pupils0.4 km
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Ossett South Parade Primary

Good455 pupils0.8 km
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Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School

Requires Improvement354 pupils0.9 km
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Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Good344 pupils1.0 km
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Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery

Good212 pupils1.2 km
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South Ossett Infant Academy

Outstanding98 pupils1.3 km
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Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College

Good1739 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Prince Of Wales Inn0.8 km
  • Bier Huis0.8 km
  • The Maypole0.8 km
  • The Prospect0.8 km
  • The Mews Hotel0.7 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • A & M Sandwich Bar0.9 km
  • Allsorts0.8 km
  • Londis0.7 km
  • Ossett United Afc Social Club0.8 km
  • Pinderco Limited0.4 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Cafe Latte0.8 km
  • Cafe Vie The Bistro0.8 km
  • Cloud Nine Ossett Ltd1.0 km
  • Malagor0.5 km
  • Newspring Church Kitchen1.0 km
  • + 12 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Crocodile Sisters0.9 km
  • Ossett's Best Kebab & Pizza0.8 km
  • Central Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Queens Drive Fish and Chips0.5 km
  • Nice Nosh1.0 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Iceland1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wakefield Westgate4.0 km
  • Dewsbury4.6 km
  • Batley4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Milner Way0.2 km
  • Milner Way0.2 km
  • Towngate Longlands Road0.3 km
  • Towngate Longlands Road0.3 km
  • Spring Mill Lane0.4 km