Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

WF5 8NE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WF5 8NE.

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Population

271

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Avg Age

40

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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 8NE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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2/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

With 60% social renting, WF5 8NE is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

WF5 8NE is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Healey in Ossett. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Ossett ward and the Wakefield constituency.

Day-to-day life in WF5 8NE has the character of these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for WF5 8NE are sourced from Output Area E00059626 (shared with 9 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 8NE. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

WF5 8NE has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary5
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery

Good212 pupils1.1 km
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Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College

Good1739 pupils1.1 km
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St Ignatius Catholic Primary School

Good151 pupils1.2 km
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Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Good344 pupils1.3 km
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South Ossett Infant Academy

Outstanding98 pupils1.5 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Brewers Pride0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Slimming World0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dewsbury3.6 km
  • Ravensthorpe4.0 km
  • Batley4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Healey Road Low Mill Rd0.2 km
  • Healey Road Gas Works0.3 km
  • Healey Road Gas Works0.3 km