Cardigan Lane is in Ossett and in Wakefield district. WF5 0LT 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 Cardigan Lane, Ossett, WF5 0LT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF5 0SJ, WF5 0SL, WF5 0LR, WF5 0LH, WF5 0LW, WF5 0DX, WF5 0LP, WF5 0DU, WF5 0LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF5 0LT 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 Cardigan 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.
Cardigan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fern Cottage Cardigan Lane, Ossett, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2022-11-25 | £448,032 |
| Spa View Cardigan Lane, Ossett, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2019-10-25 | £319,539 |
| 3 Cardigan Lane, Ossett, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £179,950 | 2017-09-22 | £265,203 |
| 16 Cardigan Lane, Ossett, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2017-08-01 | £319,972 |
| 3 Cardigan Lane, Ossett, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2003-10-22 | £281,382 |
WF5 0LT 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 | 4,479 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 | 524 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Ossett Infant Academy Vicar Lane , WF5 0BE | 4out of 4 | 614 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ignatius Catholic Primary School Storrs Hill Road , Ossett WF5 0DQ | 3out of 4 | 847 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Southdale Road , WF5 8BA | 2out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery Healey Road , WF5 8LB | 4out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Foundation 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 | 1,021 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horbury Academy Wakefield Road , Horbury WF4 5HE | 3out of 4 | 1,671 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Cathedral Thornes Road , WF2 8QF | 2out of 4 | 3,439 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy Valley Drive , WF12 0HE | 2out of 4 | 4,144 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Croft Academy Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW | 3out of 4 | 4,658 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 | 4,546 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CAPA College Unity Hall , Westgate WF1 1EP | - not rated | 4,586 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 | 1,071 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School 2 Milner Way , Ossett WF5 9JE | - not rated | 1,697 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Evolve Academy St. Georges Road , Lupset WF2 8BB | - not rated | 1,770 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield School Gawthorpe Lane , WF5 9BS | 3out of 4 | 3,499 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Silcoates School Silcoates Lane , Wrenthorpe WF2 0PD | - not rated | 3,704 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harte Canteen | Harte Woodworking Ltd, Springfield Mill | 801 yd | |
| Malagor | Queens Drive, Ossett | 825 yd | |
| Old Halfway House | Westfield Road, Horbury | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Tavern | 50 Park Square, Ossett | 515 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales Inn | South Parade, Ossett | 567 yd | |
| The Vic | Manor Road, Ossett | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Square Fisheries | Park Square, Ossett | 391 yd | |
| Nice Nosh | 168 Station Road, Ossett | 729 yd | |
| Kam Chuan Takeaway | 188 Station Road, Ossett | 729 yd | |
| Queens Drive Fish and Chips | 123-125 Queens Drive, Ossett | 825 yd | |
| Barracuda Fisheries | Barracuda, 5 Horbury Road | 874 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Supermarket Limited | South Parade, Ossett | 606 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Illingworth Park MANOR ROAD | grass pitches | 217 yd |
| South Parade Primary School FAIRFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 600 yd |
| Green Park Horbury WESTFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 756 yd |
| Haggs Hill Parkfield Drive | grass pitches | 857 yd |
| Southdale Fields STATION ROAD | grass pitches | 907 yd |
| Springmill Golf Course Queens Drive | golf | 1,081 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 | 74 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.