The Green is in Ossett and in Wakefield district. WF5 0AL 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 The Green, Ossett, WF5 0AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF5 0AR, WF5 0AS, WF5 8BL, WF5 8LE, WF5 8PD, WF5 8LA, WF5 8NH, WF5 8LF, WF5 8LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF5 0AL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 54.1% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 48.1% | 45.9% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 0AL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.6% 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 | 29% | 26.6% | -2.4% | 37.9% | -11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.1% | 51.6% | -2.5% | 44.2% | 7.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 11.3% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 8.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 | 51.5% | 50.3% | -1.2% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 33.8% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 11.5% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 23.2% | 19.7% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 11.6% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 14.5% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.7% | 6.8% | -0.9% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 17.7% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.4% | 29.7% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -4.1% |
| Other | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| White | 98% | 94.6% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 97.3% | 96.3% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 96.3% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Green was 45.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.2% lower than the Ossett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Green has the 18th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Ossett and the 286th lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 The Green, Ossett, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-06-30 | £103,826 |
| Flat 4 28 The Green, Ossett, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2023-06-16 | £75,274 |
| Flat 3 28 The Green, Ossett, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2023-06-13 | £75,274 |
| Flat 2 28 The Green, Ossett, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2023-06-13 | £75,274 |
| Sowood House The Green, Ossett, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £790,000 | 2022-01-07 | £902,980 |
WF5 0AL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 4,848 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery Healey Road , WF5 8LB | 4out of 4 | 38 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Southdale Road , WF5 8BA | 2out of 4 | 287 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Ossett Infant Academy Vicar Lane , WF5 0BE | 4out of 4 | 598 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ignatius Catholic Primary School Storrs Hill Road , Ossett WF5 0DQ | 3out of 4 | 693 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School Church Street , WF5 9DG | 4out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 548 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horbury Academy Wakefield Road , Horbury WF4 5HE | 3out of 4 | 2,728 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy Valley Drive , WF12 0HE | 2out of 4 | 3,293 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Croft Academy Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW | 3out of 4 | 3,602 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Cathedral Thornes Road , WF2 8QF | 2out of 4 | 4,558 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 | 5,460 yd | Further education | 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 | 1,281 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cliffe School Dovecote Lane , WF4 6BB | - not rated | 2,006 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Evolve Academy St. Georges Road , Lupset WF2 8BB | - not rated | 2,896 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield School Gawthorpe Lane , WF5 9BS | 3out of 4 | 2,911 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paradise Primary School 1 Bretton Street , WF12 9BB | - not rated | 3,144 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 | 519 yd | |
| Cloud Nine Ossett Ltd | Ashfield House, Illingworth Street | 565 yd | |
| Newspring Church Kitchen | The Newspring Centre, Illingworth Street | 600 yd | |
| Bank Street Kitchen | 3 Dickinson House, Bank Street | 648 yd | |
| Eller Coffee | 14, 14-14A Station Road | 669 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ossett Brewery Tap | The Tap Public House, 2 The Green | 301 yd | |
| Ossett Cricket And Athletic Club | Dimplewells Road, Ossett | 310 yd | |
| The Vic | Manor Road, Ossett | 402 yd | |
| The Thorn Tree Pub & Kitchen | Queen Street, Ossett | 420 yd | |
| The Prospect | Prospect Road, Ossett | 647 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinson's Sandwiches | 26 The Green, Ossett | 2 yd | |
| Barracuda Fisheries | Barracuda, 5 Horbury Road | 426 yd | |
| Nice Nosh | 168 Station Road, Ossett | 449 yd | |
| Kam Chuan Takeaway | 188 Station Road, Ossett | 449 yd | |
| MT Taiwanese Special Fried Chicken | 27 Station Road, Ossett | 528 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 28 Bank Street, Ossett | 703 yd | |
| Lidl | Kingsway, Ossett | 885 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southdale Fields STATION ROAD | grass pitches | 264 yd |
| Dimple Wells Dimple Wells Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 369 yd |
| Ossett Academy And Sixth Form College STORRS HILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 580 yd |
| Ossett Railway Club STATION ROAD | 632 yd | |
| The Gym (Ladies Only) (Closed) Woburn House Woburn House Ventnor Way | health and fitness suite | 763 yd |
| South Parade Primary School FAIRFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 929 yd |
| Ingfield Prospect Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 940 yd |
| Illingworth Park MANOR ROAD | grass pitches | 959 yd |
| Heartbeat Health & Fitness (Ossett) (Closed) Thornes House Thornes House Dale Street | health and fitness suite | 1,001 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 | 85.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.2% |
| 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 | 66.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.