WF5 8QT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Westfield Farm, 0.4km from Kingsway in Ossett. Administratively it sits within Ossett ward and the Wakefield constituency.
For families considering a move, WF5 8QT represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £200k.
Census 2021 statistics for WF5 8QT are sourced from Output Area E00059661 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WESTFIELD FARM, WF5 8QT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTFIELD FARM, WF5 8QT.
226
51
£ 38,900 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF5 8QT 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WF5 8QT spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. 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 8QT. The average age is 50.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 200,000
1 sales · Mean £ 200,000
Terraced
£ 140,000
1 sales · Mean £ 140,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF5 8QT has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School
Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery
Orchard Primary Academy
Towngate Primary Academy
Gawthorpe Community Academy
Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College
South Ossett Infant Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Hitch Newsagents0.7 km
- Sandra's Cabbage Patch0.7 km
- Ossett Outdoor Market0.6 km
- Candy Mania Ltd0.6 km
- A & M Sandwich Bar0.6 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Cock And Bottle0.6 km
- Horse & Jockey0.7 km
- Ossett Brewery Tap0.9 km
- Prop Ur Baa0.7 km
- Red Lion0.9 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Baburchi0.6 km
- Cinta0.6 km
- Eller Coffee0.7 km
- Gracie's0.6 km
- Our Explorers0.6 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Chicken Hut0.7 km
- Ossett Spice0.6 km
- Casey's Fish & Chips0.6 km
- The Big Butty Shop0.7 km
- Ossett's Best Kebab & Pizza0.7 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.5 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Dimple Well Lodge Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dewsbury3.2 km
- Batley3.8 km
- Ravensthorpe4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Westfield Drive0.1 km
- Westfield Drive0.1 km
- Westfield Drive Westfield Farm0.1 km
- Love Lane0.2 km
- Love Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WF58QT · Data under Open Government Licence