Station Road is in Ossett and in Wakefield district. WF5 0AB is located in the Ossett electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wakefield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Station Road, Ossett, WF5 0AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF5 0AD, WF5 0RH, WF5 0AE, WF5 0AQ, WF5 0JG, WF5 0RQ, WF5 8AZ, WF5 0RL, WF5 0BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF5 0AB has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 50% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 50.5% | 50% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of WF5 0AB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.3% | 27.5% | 3.2% | 37.9% | -10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.1% | 53.5% | -6.6% | 44.2% | 9.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 9.3% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 7.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.9% | 54.3% | 9.4% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 30% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 12.1% | -5.1% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.6% | 13.4% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 7.7% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 17.6% | 2.8% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 4.6% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 13% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.4% | 41% | 3.6% | 33.8% | 7.2% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.2% | 97.1% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
In this area, 96.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.9% | 96.8% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 96.8% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.4% | 76.7% | 13.7% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.8% | 37.2% | 9.6% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Station Road was 25.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.2% lower than the Ossett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Station Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Ossett and the 129th lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 112 Station Road, Ossett, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2023-04-28 | £357,831 |
| 123 Station Road, Ossett, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £399,000 | 2021-10-14 | £465,795 |
| 114 Station Road, Ossett, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £242,500 | 2021-04-09 | £299,407 |
| 103 Station Road, Ossett, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £413,000 | 2021-03-29 | £521,504 |
| 115 Station Road, Ossett, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2017-07-04 | £421,496 |
WF5 0AB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in WF5 0AB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 88 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 4,922 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Southdale Road , WF5 8BA | 2out of 4 | 51 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery Healey Road , WF5 8LB | 4out of 4 | 341 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Ossett Infant Academy Vicar Lane , WF5 0BE | 4out of 4 | 667 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ignatius Catholic Primary School Storrs Hill Road , Ossett WF5 0DQ | 3out of 4 | 883 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Towngate Primary Academy Whitley Spring Road , WF5 0QA | 3out of 4 | 886 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College Storrs Hill Road , WF5 0DG | 3out of 4 | 800 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horbury Academy Wakefield Road , Horbury WF4 5HE | 3out of 4 | 2,720 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Croft Academy Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW | 3out of 4 | 3,596 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy Valley Drive , WF12 0HE | 2out of 4 | 3,601 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Cathedral Thornes Road , WF2 8QF | 2out of 4 | 4,392 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield College Margaret Street , WF1 2DH | - not rated | 5,195 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CAPA College Unity Hall , Westgate WF1 1EP | - not rated | 5,338 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange School 2 Milner Way , Ossett WF5 9JE | - not rated | 983 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cliffe School Dovecote Lane , WF4 6BB | - not rated | 2,044 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield School Gawthorpe Lane , WF5 9BS | 3out of 4 | 2,685 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Evolve Academy St. Georges Road , Lupset WF2 8BB | - not rated | 2,747 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paradise Primary School 1 Bretton Street , WF12 9BB | - not rated | 3,313 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ossett War Memorial Community Centre | Prospect Road, Ossett | 459 yd | |
| Cloud Nine Ossett Ltd | Ashfield House, Illingworth Street | 479 yd | |
| Cafe Vie The Bistro | Thompsons Yard, New Street | 520 yd | |
| Newspring Church Kitchen | The Newspring Centre, Illingworth Street | 523 yd | |
| Eller Coffee | 14, 14-14A Station Road | 541 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ossett Brewery Tap | The Tap Public House, 2 The Green | 310 yd | |
| Ossett Cricket And Athletic Club | Dimplewells Road, Ossett | 402 yd | |
| The Thorn Tree Pub & Kitchen | Queen Street, Ossett | 431 yd | |
| The Prospect | Prospect Road, Ossett | 481 yd | |
| The Vic | Manor Road, Ossett | 502 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinson's Sandwiches | 26 The Green, Ossett | 324 yd | |
| Nice Nosh | 168 Station Road, Ossett | 347 yd | |
| Kam Chuan Takeaway | 188 Station Road, Ossett | 347 yd | |
| MT Taiwanese Special Fried Chicken | 27 Station Road, Ossett | 376 yd | |
| Top Chicken | 57 Bank Street, Ossett | 567 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 28 Bank Street, Ossett | 603 yd | |
| Lidl | Kingsway, Ossett | 783 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarket Limited | South Parade, Ossett | 905 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southdale Fields STATION ROAD | grass pitches | 232 yd |
| Ossett Railway Club STATION ROAD | 482 yd | |
| Dimple Wells Dimple Wells Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 592 yd |
| The Gym (Ladies Only) (Closed) Woburn House Woburn House Ventnor Way | health and fitness suite | 680 yd |
| South Parade Primary School FAIRFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 694 yd |
| Ingfield Prospect Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 713 yd |
| Heartbeat Health & Fitness (Ossett) (Closed) Thornes House Thornes House Dale Street | health and fitness suite | 821 yd |
| Illingworth Park MANOR ROAD | grass pitches | 854 yd |
| Ossett Academy And Sixth Form College STORRS HILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 891 yd |
| Church Street Recreation Ground 2 DALE HOUSE 2 DALE HOUSE DALE STREET | grass pitches | 1,080 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 54.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.