Intake Lane is in Ossett and in Wakefield district. WF5 0RG 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 Intake Lane, Ossett, WF5 0RG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF5 8AG, WF5 0RU, WF5 8BP, WF5 0RT, WF5 0RS, WF5 0TH, WF5 8AY, WF5 0RN, WF5 8AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF5 0RG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 51.6% | 52% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 48.4% | 48% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 37.8% | 40.9% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.7% | 35.1% | 0.4% | 44.2% | -9.1% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 12.2% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 12.6% | 8.2% | -4.4% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 31.8% | 44% | 12.2% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 29.3% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 24% | 16.6% | -7.4% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 7.3% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 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.
In the area around WF5 0RG this area, 34.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 15.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.3% | 34.1% | -8.2% | 18.2% | 15.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 11.5% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 14.7% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 7.2% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 13.6% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.5% | 15.4% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -18.4% |
| Other | 5% | 3.6% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 100% | 98.1% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
In this area, 97.6% 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 | 98.8% | 97.6% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 97.6% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.6% | 76.7% | -4.1% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 25.3% | 13.5% | 11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.4% | 37.2% | 15.2% |
| Christian | 42.1% | 46.2% | -4.1% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Intake Lane was 200.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 128.7% higher than the Ossett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Intake Lane has the 5th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Ossett and the 181st highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 144.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Intake Lane, Ossett, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2025-01-06 | £174,468 |
| 34 Intake Lane, Ossett, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-03-14 | £139,970 |
| 6 Intake Lane, Ossett, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £129,000 | 2022-09-16 | £136,109 |
| 20 Intake Lane, Ossett, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-07-15 | £173,512 |
| Coopers Arms Intake Lane, Ossett, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-07-15 | £292,801 |
WF5 0RG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 75 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 4,718 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Southdale Road , WF5 8BA | 2out of 4 | 347 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School Church Street , WF5 9DG | 4out of 4 | 564 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery Healey Road , WF5 8LB | 4out of 4 | 597 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Towngate Primary Academy Whitley Spring Road , WF5 0QA | 3out of 4 | 693 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Ossett Infant Academy Vicar Lane , WF5 0BE | 4out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,127 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horbury Academy Wakefield Road , Horbury WF4 5HE | 3out of 4 | 3,009 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Croft Academy Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW | 3out of 4 | 3,333 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy Valley Drive , WF12 0HE | 2out of 4 | 3,728 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Cathedral Thornes Road , WF2 8QF | 2out of 4 | 4,543 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 | 5,204 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CAPA College Unity Hall , Westgate WF1 1EP | - not rated | 5,387 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 | 688 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield School Gawthorpe Lane , WF5 9BS | 3out of 4 | 2,342 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cliffe School Dovecote Lane , WF4 6BB | - not rated | 2,359 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Evolve Academy St. Georges Road , Lupset WF2 8BB | - not rated | 2,929 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paradise Primary School 1 Bretton Street , WF12 9BB | - not rated | 3,215 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 | 207 yd | |
| Eller Coffee | 14, 14-14A Station Road | 292 yd | |
| Cloud Nine Ossett Ltd | Ashfield House, Illingworth Street | 310 yd | |
| Ossett War Memorial Community Centre | Prospect Road, Ossett | 333 yd | |
| Gracie's | 29 Bank Street, Ossett | 339 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Prospect | Prospect Road, Ossett | 207 yd | |
| The Maypole | 14 Town End, Ossett | 247 yd | |
| Prop Ur Baa | 3 New Street, Ossett | 250 yd | |
| Bier Huis | 17 Towngate, Ossett | 274 yd | |
| The Railway Club | 19 Station Road, Ossett | 276 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MT Taiwanese Special Fried Chicken | 27 Station Road, Ossett | 187 yd | |
| Ossett's Best Kebab & Pizza | 29 Towngate, Ossett | 274 yd | |
| The Speciality Sandwich Shop | 2A Market Place, Ossett | 292 yd | |
| Gandhi's Spice | 31 Bank Street, Ossett | 339 yd | |
| Central Fish Bar | 13 Bank Street, Ossett | 339 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 28 Bank Street, Ossett | 368 yd | |
| Lidl | Kingsway, Ossett | 515 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarket Limited | South Parade, Ossett | 1,037 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ossett Railway Club STATION ROAD | 229 yd | |
| Ingfield Prospect Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 369 yd |
| The Gym (Ladies Only) (Closed) Woburn House Woburn House Ventnor Way | health and fitness suite | 447 yd |
| Heartbeat Health & Fitness (Ossett) (Closed) Thornes House Thornes House Dale Street | health and fitness suite | 490 yd |
| Southdale Fields STATION ROAD | grass pitches | 576 yd |
| Dimple Wells Dimple Wells Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 702 yd |
| Church Street Recreation Ground 2 DALE HOUSE 2 DALE HOUSE DALE STREET | grass pitches | 738 yd |
| South Parade Primary School FAIRFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 853 yd |
| Springmill Playing Fields SPRING MILL LANE | grass pitches | 1,022 yd |
| Springmill Golf Course Queens Drive | golf | 1,070 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 | 96.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.4% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.