Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

HEATHER VIEW, WF5 8QW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEATHER VIEW, WF5 8QW.

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Population

303

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 38,900 /yr

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Employed

42%

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.

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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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8/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

WF5 8QW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £325k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

WF5 8QW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Heather View, 0.5km from Runtlings in Ossett. Administratively it sits within Ossett ward and the Wakefield constituency.

For serious buyers, WF5 8QW is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 86% 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 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k.

Census 2021 statistics for WF5 8QW are sourced from Output Area E00059674 (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 8QW. The average age is 48.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Detached

£ 251,250

2 sales · Mean £ 251,250

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

WF5 8QW has low crime rates — 40 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.

Violence and sexual offences90
Anti-social behaviour16
Public order14
Other theft12
Vehicle crime12

school Local Schools

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Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery

Good212 pupils0.3 km
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Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Good344 pupils0.4 km
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Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School

Requires Improvement354 pupils0.8 km
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Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College

Good1739 pupils0.8 km
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South Ossett Infant Academy

Outstanding98 pupils0.9 km
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St Ignatius Catholic Primary School

Good151 pupils0.9 km
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Towngate Primary Academy

Good271 pupils1.1 km
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Ossett South Parade Primary

Good455 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • The Vic0.8 km
  • Bier Huis0.6 km
  • The Maypole0.5 km
  • The Prospect0.5 km
  • The Railway Club0.4 km
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • A & M Sandwich Bar0.6 km
  • Allsorts0.6 km
  • Let It Go Balloons0.9 km
  • Londis0.7 km
  • Ossett United Afc Social Club0.6 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Cafe Latte0.6 km
  • Cafe Vie The Bistro0.5 km
  • Cloud Nine Ossett Ltd0.3 km
  • Newspring Church Kitchen0.3 km
  • Bistro 420.4 km
  • + 13 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Ossett's Best Kebab & Pizza0.6 km
  • Central Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Dickinson's Sandwiches0.4 km
  • Nice Nosh0.8 km
  • Top Chicken0.3 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Dimple Well Lodge Hotel0.3 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Iceland0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dewsbury3.8 km
  • Batley4.5 km
  • Ravensthorpe4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Queen Street0.2 km
  • Queen Street0.2 km
  • Headlands Road Marlborough St0.3 km
  • Dimplewells Road0.3 km
  • Healey Road South St0.3 km