Deneside is in Ossett and in Wakefield district. WF5 8EA 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 Deneside, Ossett, WF5 8EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF5 8DT, WF5 8EB, WF5 8ED, WF5 8DU, WF5 8DX, WF5 8EQ, WF5 8DR, WF5 8RX, WF5 8DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF5 8EA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 52.8% | 52.5% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 47.2% | 47.5% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 8EA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.2% 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 | 20.6% | 22.7% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -15.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.2% | 62.2% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 18.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 5.6% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 7.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 48.7% | 45.6% | -3.1% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 33.5% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 16.3% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 25.3% | 23.8% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 6.8% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 12.8% | -6.9% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 6.8% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 15.7% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.5% | 30.6% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -3.2% |
| Other | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.5% | 96.6% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 98.5% | 97% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 97% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.4% | 76.7% | 6.7% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 15.8% | 13.5% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% |
| Christian | 56.5% | 46.2% | 10.3% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Deneside was 41.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.6% lower than the Ossett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Deneside has the 14th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Ossett and the 262nd lowest crime rate of 1,126 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Deneside, Ossett, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £286,000 | 2025-09-26 | £289,528 |
| 27 Deneside, Ossett, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2024-04-26 | £296,147 |
| 12 Deneside, Ossett, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £209,000 | 2023-09-25 | £223,899 |
| 9 Deneside, Ossett, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2018-11-02 | £257,453 |
| 13 Deneside, Ossett, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2018-08-08 | £236,952 |
WF5 8EA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 8EA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 107 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croft House Nursery School New Street , WF5 8AG | - not rated | 1,503 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Savile Town Nursery School Warren Street , WF12 9LY | - not rated | 2,797 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 3out of 4 | 3,442 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dewsbury Moor Nursery School Knowles Hill Road , Dewsbury Moor WF13 4QS | - not rated | 4,849 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Ardsley Nursery School Bradford Road , East Ardsley WF3 2DN | - not rated | 5,350 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gawthorpe Community Academy High Street , Gawthorpe WF5 9QP | 3out of 4 | 728 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gawthorpe Community Primary School High Street , Gawthorpe WF5 9QP | - not rated | 728 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Primary Academy Princess Road , Chickenley WF12 8QT | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chickenley Community Junior Infant and Nursery School Princess Road , Chickenley WF12 8QT | - not rated | 739 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chickenley Infant and Nursery School Princess Road , Chickenley WF12 8QT | - not rated | 739 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Ossett High School Gawthorpe Lane , Gawthorpe WF5 9BS | - not rated | 1,329 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlsheaton Technology College Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW | - not rated | 1,897 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Croft Academy Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW | 3out of 4 | 1,897 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ossett School Storrs Hill Road , WF5 0DG | - not rated | 2,477 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College Storrs Hill Road , WF5 0DG | 3out of 4 | 2,477 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewsbury College Halifax Road , WF13 2AS | - not rated | 3,402 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batley Grammar School Carlinghow Hill , WF17 0AD | - not rated | 5,442 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield School Gawthorpe Lane , WF5 9BS | 3out of 4 | 1,329 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paradise Primary School 1 Bretton Street , WF12 9BB | - not rated | 2,498 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madni Academy 40-42 Scarborough Street , Savile Town WF12 9AY | - not rated | 2,590 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Rida Girls High School 39 Warren Street , Savile Town WF12 9LX | - not rated | 2,886 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Institute of Islamic Education South Street , Savile Town WF12 9NG | - not rated | 2,936 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spinners Fisheries, Spinners Arms | 446 Wakefield Road, Chickenley | 668 yd | |
| Our Cafe | Unit 5a, Sandbeds Trading Estate | 1,031 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammer & Stithy | 164 Dewsbury Road, Ossett | 400 yd | |
| White Rose Pool And Snooker Club | 580 Wakefield Road, Ossett | 424 yd | |
| Red Lion | 73 Dewsbury Road, Ossett | 631 yd | |
| Gawthorpe Conservative Club | High Street, Ossett | 824 yd | |
| Boot And Shoe | 27 High Street, Ossett | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Urchin | Dewsbury Road, Ossett | 400 yd | |
| Munchies Sandwich Bar | The Old Chapel, Dewsbury Road | 400 yd | |
| Babylon Pizza | 187 Dewsbury Road, Ossett | 400 yd | |
| Chickin | 187 Dewsbury Road, Ossett | 400 yd | |
| Ossett Chinese | 133 Dewsbury Road, Ossett | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 99 Dewsbury Road, Ossett | 631 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gawthorpe Community Academy HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 744 yd |
| Gawthorpe Recreation Ground Chidswell Lane | grass pitches | 950 yd |
| Church Street Recreation Ground 2 DALE HOUSE 2 DALE HOUSE DALE STREET | grass pitches | 966 yd |
| Wakefield Road Recreation Ground WAKEFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,034 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 | 29.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.7 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.