Turn Othe Nook is in Ossett and in Wakefield district. WF5 8HA is located in the Ossett electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wakefield. This postcode has been in use since 1987-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Turn Othe Nook, Ossett, WF5 8HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF5 8QB, WF5 8PX, WF5 8DL, WF5 8QT, WF5 8HT, WF5 8HB, WF5 8QE, WF5 8QA, WF5 8DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF5 8HA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 50.5% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 46.7% | 49.5% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 8HA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.5% 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 | 16.9% | 22.1% | 5.2% | 37.9% | -15.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.2% | 61.5% | -7.7% | 44.2% | 17.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 8.7% | 3.1% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 6% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 51.1% | 50.1% | -1.0% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 33.2% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 12.3% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 | 19.5% | 14.4% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 11.1% | 1.2% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 12.4% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 8.4% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 16.8% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.1% | 34.6% | 1.5% | 33.8% | 0.8% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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 | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 96.7% | 96.5% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 96.7% | 97.8% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 97.8% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.8% | 76.7% | 12.1% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.3% | 37.2% | -6.9% |
| Christian | 66.4% | 46.2% | 20.2% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Turn Othe Nook was 102.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.9% higher than the Ossett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Turn Othe Nook has the 13th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Ossett and the 475th highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.2%.

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 Turn Othe Nook, Ossett, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-02-07 | £195,000 |
| 2 Turn Othe Nook, Ossett, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2024-09-10 | £170,489 |
| 9 Turn Othe Nook, Ossett, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2024-02-29 | £188,390 |
| 5 Turn Othe Nook, Ossett, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2018-11-23 | £221,696 |
| 5 Turn Othe Nook, Ossett, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2014-05-16 | £214,438 |
WF5 8HA 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 8HA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Retired | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 3,624 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School Church Street , WF5 9DG | 4out of 4 | 775 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Primary Academy Princess Road , Chickenley WF12 8QT | 2out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Southdale Road , WF5 8BA | 2out of 4 | 1,295 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery Healey Road , WF5 8LB | 4out of 4 | 1,312 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gawthorpe Community Academy High Street , Gawthorpe WF5 9QP | 4out of 4 | 1,451 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 | 1,835 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Croft Academy Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW | 3out of 4 | 2,269 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy Valley Drive , WF12 0HE | 2out of 4 | 3,333 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horbury Academy Wakefield Road , Horbury WF4 5HE | 3out of 4 | 4,044 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | 1out of 4 | 4,076 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,304 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield School Gawthorpe Lane , WF5 9BS | 3out of 4 | 1,996 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paradise Primary School 1 Bretton Street , WF12 9BB | - not rated | 2,250 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Madni Academy 40-42 Scarborough Street , Savile Town WF12 9AY | - not rated | 2,506 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Rida Girls High School 39 Warren Street , Savile Town WF12 9LX | - not rated | 2,841 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway Cafe | 13-15 Kingsway, Ossett | 582 yd | |
| Our Explorers | 3 Wellgate, Ossett | 721 yd | |
| The Well | 1 Wellgate, Ossett | 724 yd | |
| Nikoz | 43 Dale Street, Ossett | 727 yd | |
| Bank Street Kitchen | 3 Dickinson House, Bank Street | 733 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George | 64 Bank Street, Ossett | 733 yd | |
| Horse & Jockey | 18 Dale Street, Ossett | 765 yd | |
| Cock And Bottle | 7 Bank Street, Ossett | 770 yd | |
| The Railway Club | 19 Station Road, Ossett | 820 yd | |
| Prop Ur Baa | 3 New Street, Ossett | 848 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Big Butty Shop | 2 Springstone Avenue, Ossett | 689 yd | |
| Ali's & De Niro's | 4 Wesley Street, Ossett | 705 yd | |
| My Punjab | 1 Wesley Street, Ossett | 705 yd | |
| Bobby's Salt & Pepper | Thornes House, Dale Street | 727 yd | |
| FGF | 27 Dale Street, Ossett | 727 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Kingsway, Ossett | 582 yd | |
| Iceland | 28 Bank Street, Ossett | 736 yd | |
| Tesco | 99 Dewsbury Road, Ossett | 933 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Ladies Only) (Closed) Woburn House Woburn House Ventnor Way | health and fitness suite | 656 yd |
| Heartbeat Health & Fitness (Ossett) (Closed) Thornes House Thornes House Dale Street | health and fitness suite | 727 yd |
| Church Street Recreation Ground 2 DALE HOUSE 2 DALE HOUSE DALE STREET | grass pitches | 765 yd |
| Ossett Railway Club STATION ROAD | 874 yd | |
| Ingfield Prospect Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 903 yd |
| Dimple Wells Dimple Wells Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,072 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 | 59.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.