Longlands Road is in Ossett and in Wakefield district. WF5 0QU 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 Longlands Road, Ossett, WF5 0QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF5 0PS, WF5 0QX, WF5 0PP, WF5 0PR, WF5 0RD, WF5 0SB, WF5 0SD, WF5 0PT, WF5 0QB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF5 0QU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.7% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.3% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 0QU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.7% 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 | 21% | 19% | -2.0% | 37.9% | -18.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.2% | 64.7% | -4.5% | 44.2% | 20.5% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 9.1% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 4% | 6.5% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 41% | 47.4% | 6.4% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 41.3% | 35.1% | -6.2% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 15.3% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 20.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.7% | 21.9% | 0.2% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 10.5% | -9.1% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.1% | 14% | -8.1% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 10.1% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 21.5% | 11.0% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.8% | 20.6% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -13.2% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.3% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.4% | 97% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 97.4% 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 | 97.1% | 97.4% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 97.4% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.5% | 37.2% | -6.7% |
| Christian | 61.3% | 46.2% | 15.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Longlands Road was 33.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.0% lower than the Ossett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Longlands Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Ossett and the 193rd lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Longlands Road, Ossett, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2025-03-28 | £261,872 |
| 42 Longlands Road, Ossett, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2024-03-20 | £255,714 |
| 37 Longlands Road, Ossett, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-12-12 | £299,293 |
| 30 Longlands Road, Ossett, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-04-29 | £327,336 |
| 65 Longlands Road, Ossett, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2020-11-20 | £247,984 |
WF5 0QU 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 0QU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 96 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 4,831 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 | 308 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School Church Street , WF5 9DG | 4out of 4 | 500 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Southdale Road , WF5 8BA | 2out of 4 | 768 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ossett Flushdyke Junior and Infant School Wakefield Road , Flushdyke WF5 9AN | 3out of 4 | 867 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery Healey Road , WF5 8LB | 4out of 4 | 1,049 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 | 1,543 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horbury Academy Wakefield Road , Horbury WF4 5HE | 3out of 4 | 3,142 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Croft Academy Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW | 3out of 4 | 3,353 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy Valley Drive , WF12 0HE | 2out of 4 | 4,167 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Cathedral Thornes Road , WF2 8QF | 2out of 4 | 4,421 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,901 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CAPA College Unity Hall , Westgate WF1 1EP | - not rated | 5,127 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 | 239 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield School Gawthorpe Lane , WF5 9BS | 3out of 4 | 2,017 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cliffe School Dovecote Lane , WF4 6BB | - not rated | 2,566 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Evolve Academy St. Georges Road , Lupset WF2 8BB | - not rated | 2,872 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Silcoates School Silcoates Lane , Wrenthorpe WF2 0PD | - not rated | 3,453 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Vie The Bistro | Thompsons Yard, New Street | 497 yd | |
| Cafe Latte | Seemore Shopping Centre, Dale Street | 534 yd | |
| Nikoz | 43 Dale Street, Ossett | 543 yd | |
| Eller Coffee | 14, 14-14A Station Road | 628 yd | |
| The Well | 1 Wellgate, Ossett | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bier Huis | 17 Towngate, Ossett | 456 yd | |
| The Mews Hotel | 77-79 Dale Street, Ossett | 472 yd | |
| Horse & Jockey | 18 Dale Street, Ossett | 508 yd | |
| The Maypole | 14 Town End, Ossett | 510 yd | |
| Prop Ur Baa | 3 New Street, Ossett | 527 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ossett's Best Kebab & Pizza | 29 Towngate, Ossett | 456 yd | |
| Chicken Hut | 70 Prospect Road, Ossett | 477 yd | |
| Bobby's Salt & Pepper | Thornes House, Dale Street | 530 yd | |
| FGF | 27 Dale Street, Ossett | 543 yd | |
| Cheung's | 41 Dale Street, Ossett | 543 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 28 Bank Street, Ossett | 687 yd | |
| Lidl | Kingsway, Ossett | 726 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarket Limited | South Parade, Ossett | 1,023 yd | |
| Tesco | 99 Dewsbury Road, Ossett | 1,090 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ingfield Prospect Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 359 yd |
| Heartbeat Health & Fitness (Ossett) (Closed) Thornes House Thornes House Dale Street | health and fitness suite | 530 yd |
| Ossett Railway Club STATION ROAD | 592 yd | |
| Church Street Recreation Ground 2 DALE HOUSE 2 DALE HOUSE DALE STREET | grass pitches | 608 yd |
| Springmill Playing Fields SPRING MILL LANE | grass pitches | 631 yd |
| The Gym (Ladies Only) (Closed) Woburn House Woburn House Ventnor Way | health and fitness suite | 737 yd |
| Springmill Golf Course Queens Drive | golf | 844 yd |
| South Parade Primary School FAIRFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 913 yd |
| Southdale Fields STATION ROAD | grass pitches | 956 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% |
| Median download speed | 32.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.