Broadowler Lane is in Ossett and in Wakefield district. WF5 0QL 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 Broadowler Lane, Ossett, WF5 0QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF5 0QN, WF5 0QJ, WF5 0RZ, WF5 0QH, WF5 0NB, WF5 0QW, WF5 0PX, WF5 0PZ, WF5 0QR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF5 0QL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 51.1% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 48.9% | 48.9% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 0QL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.6% 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 | 18.5% | 25.8% | 7.3% | 37.9% | -12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.1% | 53.6% | -5.5% | 44.2% | 9.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 7.7% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 11.2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
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 | 35.1% | 45.1% | 10.0% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 34.8% | -4.1% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 18.7% | 15.2% | -3.5% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 2.3% | -3.8% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.9% | 27.3% | -10.6% | 18.2% | 9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 8.2% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 12.1% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 12.6% | 7.4% | 5.3% | 7.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 11.7% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.2% | 22.5% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 2.2% | 5.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.2% | 96.9% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
In this area, 93.2% 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 | 98.1% | 93.2% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 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 | 96.9% | 94.3% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.4% | 76.7% | 7.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 52.3% | 46.2% | 6.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broadowler Lane was 92.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.1% higher than the Ossett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broadowler Lane has the 17th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Ossett and the 524th highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 Broadowler Lane, Ossett, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,999 | 2012-10-04 | £224,914 |
| 71 Broadowler Lane, Ossett, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2008-09-30 | £117,660 |
| 73 Broadowler Lane, Ossett, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2001-06-22 | £271,745 |
WF5 0QL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 0QL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 95 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 5,235 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towngate Primary Academy Whitley Spring Road , WF5 0QA | 3out of 4 | 401 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ossett South Parade Primary Fairfield Road , South Parade WF5 0DZ | 3out of 4 | 584 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Southdale Road , WF5 8BA | 2out of 4 | 634 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ossett Flushdyke Junior and Infant School Wakefield Road , Flushdyke WF5 9AN | 3out of 4 | 911 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery Healey Road , WF5 8LB | 4out of 4 | 925 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 | 1,281 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horbury Academy Wakefield Road , Horbury WF4 5HE | 3out of 4 | 2,656 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Croft Academy Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW | 3out of 4 | 3,799 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Cathedral Thornes Road , WF2 8QF | 2out of 4 | 4,012 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy Valley Drive , WF12 0HE | 2out of 4 | 4,186 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield College Margaret Street , WF1 2DH | - not rated | 4,657 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CAPA College Unity Hall , Westgate WF1 1EP | - not rated | 4,833 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | 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 | 674 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cliffe School Dovecote Lane , WF4 6BB | - not rated | 2,094 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Evolve Academy St. Georges Road , Lupset WF2 8BB | - not rated | 2,425 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield School Gawthorpe Lane , WF5 9BS | 3out of 4 | 2,476 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Silcoates School Silcoates Lane , Wrenthorpe WF2 0PD | - not rated | 3,380 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malagor | Queens Drive, Ossett | 323 yd | |
| Cafe Vie The Bistro | Thompsons Yard, New Street | 731 yd | |
| Eller Coffee | 14, 14-14A Station Road | 842 yd | |
| Cafe Latte | Seemore Shopping Centre, Dale Street | 843 yd | |
| Cloud Nine Ossett Ltd | Ashfield House, Illingworth Street | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Of Wales Inn | South Parade, Ossett | 587 yd | |
| Park Tavern | 50 Park Square, Ossett | 678 yd | |
| Bier Huis | 17 Towngate, Ossett | 753 yd | |
| The Prospect | Prospect Road, Ossett | 756 yd | |
| The Maypole | 14 Town End, Ossett | 765 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Drive Fish and Chips | 123-125 Queens Drive, Ossett | 323 yd | |
| Nice Nosh | 168 Station Road, Ossett | 638 yd | |
| Kam Chuan Takeaway | 188 Station Road, Ossett | 638 yd | |
| MT Taiwanese Special Fried Chicken | 27 Station Road, Ossett | 735 yd | |
| Ossett's Best Kebab & Pizza | 29 Towngate, Ossett | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Supermarket Limited | South Parade, Ossett | 544 yd | |
| Iceland | 28 Bank Street, Ossett | 917 yd | |
| Lidl | Kingsway, Ossett | 1,037 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Parade Primary School FAIRFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 429 yd |
| Springmill Golf Course Queens Drive | golf | 524 yd |
| Springmill Playing Fields SPRING MILL LANE | grass pitches | 622 yd |
| Southdale Fields STATION ROAD | grass pitches | 707 yd |
| Ingfield Prospect Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 745 yd |
| Ossett Railway Club STATION ROAD | 781 yd | |
| Illingworth Park MANOR ROAD | grass pitches | 824 yd |
| Heartbeat Health & Fitness (Ossett) (Closed) Thornes House Thornes House Dale Street | health and fitness suite | 922 yd |
| The Gym (Ladies Only) (Closed) Woburn House Woburn House Ventnor Way | health and fitness suite | 992 yd |
| Haggs Hill Parkfield Drive | grass pitches | 996 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.