WF5 9LN is a safe, established residential area on Woodbine Street, 0.3km from Ossett in Ossett. Administratively it sits within Ossett ward and the Wakefield constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £124k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 4.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WF5 9LN are sourced from Output Area E00059625 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODBINE STREET, WF5 9LN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODBINE STREET, WF5 9LN.
286
41
£ 41,300 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WF5 9LN 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
WF5 9LN is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 4.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF5 9LN. The average age is 41.4. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 105,250
18 sales · Mean £ 104,705
Detached
£ 145,000
1 sales · Mean £ 145,000
Semi-Detached
£ 122,000
4 sales · Mean £ 121,625
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF5 9LN has low crime rates — 26 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
Towngate Primary Academy
Ossett Flushdyke Junior and Infant School
Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Gawthorpe Community Academy
Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery
Highfield School
Ossett South Parade Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Candy Mania Ltd0.9 km
- Bargain Booze0.7 km
- Ossett Central Wmc0.7 km
- Slimming World0.8 km
- B & M Retail Ltd0.5 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Red Lion0.4 km
- The George0.8 km
- The Railway Club0.7 km
- The Mews Hotel0.2 km
- Cock And Bottle0.8 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Bank Street Kitchen0.8 km
- Olympus Cafe0.9 km
- Bistro 420.8 km
- Kingsway Cafe0.6 km
- Kylie's Cakes Bakes and Shakes0.2 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.6 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Tesco0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Casey's Fish & Chips0.8 km
- Chickin0.7 km
- The Big Butty Shop0.3 km
- Cheung's0.5 km
- Ali's & De Niro's0.7 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dewsbury3.7 km
- Batley3.9 km
- Wakefield Westgate4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Dale Street0.1 km
- Dale Street0.1 km
- Dale St Cromwell Place0.1 km
- Dale St Cromwell Place0.1 km
- Milner Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: WF59LN · Data under Open Government Licence