Manor Road is in Ossett and in Wakefield district. WF5 0AX is located in the Horbury and South Ossett electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wakefield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Manor Road, Ossett, WF5 0AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF5 0AY, WF5 0AT, WF5 0BL, WF5 0AH, WF5 0BJ, WF5 0DL, WF5 0AZ, WF5 0AU, WF5 0AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF5 0AX has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 47.5% | 47.3% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 52.5% | 52.7% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 17.3% | 28.9% | 11.6% | 37.9% | -9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.2% | 50% | -12.2% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 13.7% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 4.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 47.9% | 47.9% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 36% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 14% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 2.1% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 23.5% | 15.7% | -7.8% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 11.3% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 15.2% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 8.3% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 22.1% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 24% | 25.5% | 1.5% | 33.8% | -8.3% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95% | 98.3% | 3.3% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 98.3% | 95.8% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 95.4% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.2% | 37.2% | 5.0% |
| Christian | 51.5% | 46.2% | 5.3% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Manor Road was 30.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.6% lower than the Horbury and South Ossett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Manor Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Horbury and South Ossett and the 165th lowest crime rate of 1,125 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Manor Road, Ossett, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-07-30 | £268,695 |
| 6 Manor Road, Ossett, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2020-10-23 | £187,786 |
| 2 Manor Road, Ossett, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2013-08-08 | £260,793 |
| 6 Manor Road, Ossett, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2004-03-24 | £292,672 |
| 6 Manor Road, Ossett, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £54,500 | 1997-02-24 | £254,965 |
WF5 0AX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 82 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croft House Nursery School New Street , WF5 8AG | - not rated | 928 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Savile Town Nursery School Warren Street , WF12 9LY | - not rated | 4,246 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crigglestone Nursery School High Street , Crigglestone WF4 3EB | 4out of 4 | 5,038 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 3out of 4 | 5,261 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Ossett Infant Academy Vicar Lane , WF5 0BE | 3out of 4 | 188 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Ossett Infant School Vicar Lane , WF5 0BE | - not rated | 188 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ignatius Catholic Primary School Storrs Hill Road , WF5 0DQ | - not rated | 304 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ignatius Catholic Primary School Storrs Hill Road , Ossett WF5 0DQ | 3out of 4 | 304 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery Healey Road , WF5 8LB | 3out of 4 | 470 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ossett School Storrs Hill Road , WF5 0DG | - not rated | 298 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College Storrs Hill Road , WF5 0DG | 3out of 4 | 298 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horbury Academy Wakefield Road , Horbury WF4 5HE | 3out of 4 | 2,305 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horbury School - A Specialist Language College Wakefield Road , Horbury WF4 5HE | - not rated | 2,305 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Ossett High School Gawthorpe Lane , Gawthorpe WF5 9BS | - not rated | 3,265 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart of Yorkshire Education Group Margaret Street , WF1 2DH | - not rated | 5,279 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CAPA College Mulberry Way , WF1 2QN | - not rated | 5,353 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dewsbury College Halifax Road , WF13 2AS | - not rated | 5,389 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hall Cliffe School Dovecote Lane , WF4 6BB | - not rated | 1,572 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hilda's School Dovecote Lane , Horbury WF4 6BB | - not rated | 1,590 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Evolve Academy St. Georges Road , Lupset WF2 8BB | 3out of 4 | 2,567 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Centre St. Georges Road , Lupset WF2 8BB | - not rated | 2,647 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield School Gawthorpe Lane , WF5 9BS | 3out of 4 | 3,265 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 862 yd | |
| Cloud Nine Ossett Ltd | Ashfield House, Illingworth Street | 906 yd | |
| Newspring Church Kitchen | The Newspring Centre, Illingworth Street | 943 yd | |
| Bank Street Kitchen | 3 Dickinson House, Bank Street | 994 yd | |
| Eller Coffee | 14, 14-14A Station Road | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vic | Manor Road, Ossett | 151 yd | |
| Park Tavern | 50 Park Square, Ossett | 509 yd | |
| Ossett Brewery Tap | The Tap Public House, 2 The Green | 644 yd | |
| Ossett Cricket And Athletic Club | Dimplewells Road, Ossett | 656 yd | |
| The Thorn Tree Pub & Kitchen | Queen Street, Ossett | 766 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barracuda Fisheries | Barracuda, 5 Horbury Road | 79 yd | |
| Dickinson's Sandwiches | 26 The Green, Ossett | 349 yd | |
| Nice Nosh | 168 Station Road, Ossett | 397 yd | |
| Kam Chuan Takeaway | 188 Station Road, Ossett | 397 yd | |
| Park Square Fisheries | Park Square, Ossett | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 28 Bank Street, Ossett | 1,044 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarket Limited | South Parade, Ossett | 1,083 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southdale Fields STATION ROAD | grass pitches | 330 yd |
| Ossett Academy And Sixth Form College STORRS HILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 443 yd |
| Dimple Wells Dimple Wells Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 660 yd |
| Illingworth Park MANOR ROAD | grass pitches | 764 yd |
| South Parade Primary School FAIRFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 887 yd |
| Green Park Horbury WESTFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 931 yd |
| Ossett Railway Club STATION ROAD | 961 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.