Greystones Drive is in Ossett and in Wakefield district. WF5 0BD 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 Greystones Drive, Ossett, WF5 0BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF5 0BE, WF5 0BB, WF5 0TN, WF5 0BA, WF5 0LD, WF5 0AU, WF5 0NA, WF5 0JD, WF5 0LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF5 0BD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 50.2% | 53.4% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 49.8% | 46.6% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 0BD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.7% 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 | 20% | 24.8% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -13.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.2% | 55.7% | -2.5% | 44.2% | 11.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 9.6% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 6.1% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 51.3% | 54.1% | 2.8% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 27.1% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -6.5% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 15.4% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 18.2% | 16.2% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 8.7% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 16.2% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 3.5% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 16.2% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.4% | 37.1% | 4.7% | 33.8% | 3.3% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.2% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.2% | 100% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 98.9% 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 | 97.8% | 98.9% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 98.9% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 76.7% | 12.0% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.2% | 37.2% | -3.0% |
| Christian | 58.3% | 46.2% | 12.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greystones Drive was 29.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.0% lower than the Horbury and South Ossett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Greystones Drive has the 13th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Horbury and South Ossett and the 163rd lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Greystones Drive, Ossett, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £2,500 | 2021-06-07 | £2,725 |
| 3 Greystones Drive, Ossett, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £181,000 | 2019-10-11 | £252,784 |
| 1 Greystones Drive, Ossett, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2010-10-15 | £244,802 |
| 3 Greystones Drive, Ossett, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £119,995 | 2005-11-23 | £200,681 |
WF5 0BD 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in WF5 0BD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crigglestone Nursery School High Street , Crigglestone WF4 3EB | 4out of 4 | 4,946 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 5,379 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 | 4out of 4 | 65 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ignatius Catholic Primary School Storrs Hill Road , Ossett WF5 0DQ | 3out of 4 | 348 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery Healey Road , WF5 8LB | 4out of 4 | 570 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Southdale Road , WF5 8BA | 2out of 4 | 616 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ossett South Parade Primary Fairfield Road , South Parade WF5 0DZ | 3out of 4 | 823 yd | Community 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 | 416 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horbury Academy Wakefield Road , Horbury WF4 5HE | 3out of 4 | 2,194 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy Valley Drive , WF12 0HE | 2out of 4 | 3,543 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Cathedral Thornes Road , WF2 8QF | 2out of 4 | 4,096 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Croft Academy Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW | 3out of 4 | 4,132 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 5,142 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CAPA College Unity Hall , Westgate WF1 1EP | - not rated | 5,213 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | 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 | 1,476 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School 2 Milner Way , Ossett WF5 9JE | - not rated | 1,522 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Evolve Academy St. Georges Road , Lupset WF2 8BB | - not rated | 2,427 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield School Gawthorpe Lane , WF5 9BS | 3out of 4 | 3,277 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paradise Primary School 1 Bretton Street , WF12 9BB | - not rated | 3,637 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Halfway House | Westfield Road, Horbury | 932 yd | |
| Malagor | Queens Drive, Ossett | 957 yd | |
| Ossett War Memorial Community Centre | Prospect Road, Ossett | 1,008 yd | |
| Cloud Nine Ossett Ltd | Ashfield House, Illingworth Street | 1,044 yd | |
| Newspring Church Kitchen | The Newspring Centre, Illingworth Street | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vic | Manor Road, Ossett | 132 yd | |
| Park Tavern | 50 Park Square, Ossett | 310 yd | |
| Ossett Brewery Tap | The Tap Public House, 2 The Green | 799 yd | |
| Ossett Cricket And Athletic Club | Dimplewells Road, Ossett | 837 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales Inn | South Parade, Ossett | 880 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barracuda Fisheries | Barracuda, 5 Horbury Road | 225 yd | |
| Nice Nosh | 168 Station Road, Ossett | 311 yd | |
| Kam Chuan Takeaway | 188 Station Road, Ossett | 311 yd | |
| Park Square Fisheries | Park Square, Ossett | 348 yd | |
| Dickinson's Sandwiches | 26 The Green, Ossett | 535 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Supermarket Limited | South Parade, Ossett | 887 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southdale Fields STATION ROAD | grass pitches | 377 yd |
| Illingworth Park MANOR ROAD | grass pitches | 520 yd |
| Ossett Academy And Sixth Form College STORRS HILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 658 yd |
| South Parade Primary School FAIRFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 710 yd |
| Green Park Horbury WESTFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 785 yd |
| Dimple Wells Dimple Wells Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 885 yd |
| Ossett Railway Club STATION ROAD | 1,075 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 46.85 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 46.85 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.84 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.