Spa Lane is in Ossett and in Wakefield district. WF5 0HN 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 Spa Lane, Ossett, WF5 0HN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF5 0HJ, WF5 0HW, WF5 0HP, WF5 0FL, WF5 0HL, WF4 6DB, WF4 6DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF5 0HN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.4% | 50.5% | 3.1% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 52.6% | 49.5% | -3.1% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 33.9% | 35.2% | 1.3% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.6% | 49.6% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 8.5% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 6% | 5.5% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 52.3% | 43.3% | -9.0% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 37% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 14.8% | 4.9% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
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 | 21.9% | 20.3% | -1.6% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 12.7% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 13.1% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 7.6% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.9% | 16.9% | -3.0% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 26.3% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| White | 99.7% | 99.6% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 95.4% 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% | 95.4% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 96% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.2% | 37.2% | 8.0% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spa Lane was 65.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.3% lower than the Horbury and South Ossett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Spa Lane has the 26th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Horbury and South Ossett and the 439th lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Spa Lane, Ossett, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2015-02-06 | £505,797 |
| 9 Spa Lane, Ossett, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 1999-03-31 | £483,231 |
WF5 0HN 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 | 84 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 4,004 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Castle Nursery School 255A Barnsley Road , WF1 5NU | 3out of 4 | 5,131 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ossett South Parade Primary Fairfield Road , South Parade WF5 0DZ | 3out of 4 | 891 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Ossett Infant Academy Vicar Lane , WF5 0BE | 4out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horbury St Peter's and Clifton CofE (VC) Primary School Shepstye Road , Horbury WF4 5BE | 3out of 4 | 1,364 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ignatius Catholic Primary School Storrs Hill Road , Ossett WF5 0DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,369 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School St George's Road , Lupset WF2 8AA | 4out of 4 | 1,450 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horbury Academy Wakefield Road , Horbury WF4 5HE | 3out of 4 | 1,198 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College Storrs Hill Road , WF5 0DG | 3out of 4 | 1,569 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Cathedral Thornes Road , WF2 8QF | 2out of 4 | 2,866 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy Valley Drive , WF12 0HE | 2out of 4 | 4,640 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kettlethorpe High School Kettlethorpe Hall Drive , Standbridge Lane WF2 7EL | 3out of 4 | 5,003 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAPA College Unity Hall , Westgate WF1 1EP | - not rated | 4,097 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wakefield College Margaret Street , WF1 2DH | - not rated | 4,111 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 | 840 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Evolve Academy St. Georges Road , Lupset WF2 8BB | - not rated | 1,198 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School 2 Milner Way , Ossett WF5 9JE | - not rated | 2,125 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Silcoates School Silcoates Lane , Wrenthorpe WF2 0PD | - not rated | 3,506 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield School Gawthorpe Lane , WF5 9BS | 3out of 4 | 3,893 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harte Canteen | Harte Woodworking Ltd, Springfield Mill | 212 yd | |
| Hickorys Smokehouse Horbury | Wakefield Road, Horbury | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Of Wales Inn | South Parade, Ossett | 898 yd | |
| Kings Arms | 37 New Street, Horbury | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Spice | 16 Northgate, Horbury | 969 yd | |
| Park Square Fisheries | Park Square, Ossett | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Supermarket Limited | South Parade, Ossett | 945 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Illingworth Park MANOR ROAD | grass pitches | 787 yd |
| Haggs Hill Parkfield Drive | grass pitches | 825 yd |
| Carr Lodge Park WAKEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 985 yd |
| Green Park Horbury WESTFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,033 yd |
| South Parade Primary School FAIRFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,055 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 | 66.7% |
| 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 | 33.3% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.