Taylor Drive is in Ossett and in Wakefield district. WF5 0SX 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 Taylor Drive, Ossett, WF5 0SX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF5 0SY, WF5 0SZ, WF5 0EQ, WF5 0TD, WF5 0SU, WF5 0LA, WF5 0ST, WF5 0JS, WF5 0TW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF5 0SX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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% | 52.7% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 48.4% | 47.3% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 | 29.4% | 33.3% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.9% | 37.4% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -6.8% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 16.2% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 7.1% |
| Widowed | 16.6% | 10.4% | -6.2% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.8% | 32.9% | 0.1% | 48.4% | -15.5% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 35.7% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 21.3% | 19.5% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| Bad health | 8.2% | 9.7% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 0SX this area, 33.2% 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 15.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37% | 33.2% | -3.8% | 18.2% | 15.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 13.5% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 13.9% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 9% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 12.6% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.4% | 15.2% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -18.6% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 100% | 95.3% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
In this area, 97.1% 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% | 97.1% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| 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 | 98.8% | 97.1% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 26.9% | 13.5% | 13.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.3% | 37.2% | 14.1% |
| Christian | 42.6% | 46.2% | -3.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Taylor Drive was 84.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.7% higher than the Horbury and South Ossett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Taylor Drive has the 18th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Horbury and South Ossett and the 561st lowest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Taylor Drive, Ossett, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2021-01-29 | £176,570 |
| 3 Taylor Drive, Ossett, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £118,500 | 2012-09-24 | £208,663 |
| 13 Taylor Drive, Ossett, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2009-02-27 | £82,137 |
| 4 Taylor Drive, Ossett, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £24,180 | 2000-03-27 | £104,878 |
WF5 0SX 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in WF5 0SX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 72 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crigglestone Nursery School High Street , Crigglestone WF4 3EB | 4out of 4 | 5,045 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 5,429 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Ossett Infant Academy Vicar Lane , WF5 0BE | 4out of 4 | 444 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ossett South Parade Primary Fairfield Road , South Parade WF5 0DZ | 3out of 4 | 448 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Southdale Road , WF5 8BA | 2out of 4 | 549 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery Healey Road , WF5 8LB | 4out of 4 | 706 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ignatius Catholic Primary School Storrs Hill Road , Ossett WF5 0DQ | 3out of 4 | 767 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 | 822 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horbury Academy Wakefield Road , Horbury WF4 5HE | 3out of 4 | 2,241 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Cathedral Thornes Road , WF2 8QF | 2out of 4 | 3,901 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy Valley Drive , WF12 0HE | 2out of 4 | 3,902 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Croft Academy Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW | 3out of 4 | 4,090 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 | 4,806 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CAPA College Unity Hall , Westgate WF1 1EP | - not rated | 4,912 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 | 1,198 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cliffe School Dovecote Lane , WF4 6BB | - not rated | 1,606 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Evolve Academy St. Georges Road , Lupset WF2 8BB | - not rated | 2,248 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield School Gawthorpe Lane , WF5 9BS | 3out of 4 | 2,995 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Silcoates School Silcoates Lane , Wrenthorpe WF2 0PD | - not rated | 3,727 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 | 535 yd | |
| Ossett War Memorial Community Centre | Prospect Road, Ossett | 965 yd | |
| Cafe Vie The Bistro | Thompsons Yard, New Street | 973 yd | |
| Cloud Nine Ossett Ltd | Ashfield House, Illingworth Street | 981 yd | |
| Newspring Church Kitchen | The Newspring Centre, Illingworth Street | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Tavern | 50 Park Square, Ossett | 126 yd | |
| The Vic | Manor Road, Ossett | 444 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales Inn | South Parade, Ossett | 500 yd | |
| Ossett Brewery Tap | The Tap Public House, 2 The Green | 807 yd | |
| Ossett Cricket And Athletic Club | Dimplewells Road, Ossett | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Square Fisheries | Park Square, Ossett | 213 yd | |
| Nice Nosh | 168 Station Road, Ossett | 224 yd | |
| Kam Chuan Takeaway | 188 Station Road, Ossett | 224 yd | |
| Queens Drive Fish and Chips | 123-125 Queens Drive, Ossett | 535 yd | |
| Barracuda Fisheries | Barracuda, 5 Horbury Road | 609 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Supermarket Limited | South Parade, Ossett | 495 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Parade Primary School FAIRFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 296 yd |
| Illingworth Park MANOR ROAD | grass pitches | 355 yd |
| Southdale Fields STATION ROAD | grass pitches | 407 yd |
| Springmill Golf Course Queens Drive | golf | 864 yd |
| Ossett Railway Club STATION ROAD | 963 yd | |
| Haggs Hill Parkfield Drive | grass pitches | 1,008 yd |
| Dimple Wells Dimple Wells Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,030 yd |
| Ossett Academy And Sixth Form College STORRS HILL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,034 yd |
| Green Park Horbury WESTFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,069 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 | 58 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.