Postcode Analysis Wakefield, Yorkshire and The Humber

WOODBINE STREET, WF5 9LN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODBINE STREET, WF5 9LN.

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Population

286

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 41,300 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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10/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences39
Anti-social behaviour16
Vehicle crime13
Burglary12
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School

Requires Improvement354 pupils0.4 km
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Towngate Primary Academy

Good271 pupils0.8 km
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Ossett Flushdyke Junior and Infant School

Good110 pupils1.0 km
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Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School

Good344 pupils1.1 km
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Gawthorpe Community Academy

Good229 pupils1.2 km
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Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery

Good212 pupils1.3 km
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Highfield School

Good190 pupils1.4 km
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Ossett South Parade Primary

Good455 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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

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
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
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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