The Bungalows is in Ossett and in Wakefield district. WF5 8HP 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 The Bungalows, Ossett, WF5 8HP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF5 8HS, WF5 8HN, WF5 8QE, WF5 8QB, WF5 8QS, WF5 8QF, WF5 8HA, WF5 8RG, WF5 8DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF5 8HP 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 8HP 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 The Bungalows 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.
The Bungalows 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 The Bungalows, Ossett, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2022-11-30 | £122,159 |
| 4 The Bungalows, Ossett, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2021-08-27 | £174,033 |
| 3 The Bungalows, Ossett, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2021-07-30 | £158,657 |
| 4 The Bungalows, Ossett, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2021-01-25 | £142,612 |
| 3 The Bungalows, Ossett, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2015-07-06 | £171,833 |
WF5 8HP 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 8HP 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 | 3,394 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Primary Academy Princess Road , Chickenley WF12 8QT | 2out of 4 | 885 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School Church Street , WF5 9DG | 4out of 4 | 973 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gawthorpe Community Academy High Street , Gawthorpe WF5 9QP | 4out of 4 | 1,358 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlsheaton Infant School Commercial Street , Earlsheaton WF12 8JF | 3out of 4 | 1,362 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Southdale Road , WF5 8BA | 2out of 4 | 1,528 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Croft Academy Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW | 3out of 4 | 2,038 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College Storrs Hill Road , WF5 0DG | 3out of 4 | 2,046 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy Valley Drive , WF12 0HE | 2out of 4 | 3,322 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | 1out of 4 | 3,845 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 4,074 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,492 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield School Gawthorpe Lane , WF5 9BS | 3out of 4 | 1,961 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paradise Primary School 1 Bretton Street , WF12 9BB | - not rated | 2,082 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Madni Academy 40-42 Scarborough Street , Savile Town WF12 9AY | - not rated | 2,303 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Rida Girls High School 39 Warren Street , Savile Town WF12 9LX | - not rated | 2,634 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 | 813 yd | |
| Nikoz | 43 Dale Street, Ossett | 949 yd | |
| Our Explorers | 3 Wellgate, Ossett | 955 yd | |
| The Well | 1 Wellgate, Ossett | 958 yd | |
| Bank Street Kitchen | 3 Dickinson House, Bank Street | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammer & Stithy | 164 Dewsbury Road, Ossett | 961 yd | |
| The George | 64 Bank Street, Ossett | 966 yd | |
| Red Lion | 73 Dewsbury Road, Ossett | 976 yd | |
| Horse & Jockey | 18 Dale Street, Ossett | 987 yd | |
| Cock And Bottle | 7 Bank Street, Ossett | 1,005 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stew's Brews | 161 Chickenley Lane, Chickenley | 809 yd | |
| The Big Butty Shop | 2 Springstone Avenue, Ossett | 814 yd | |
| Paradise Indian Takeaway | 4 Princess Street, Chickenley | 898 yd | |
| Ossett Chinese | 133 Dewsbury Road, Ossett | 924 yd | |
| Ali's & De Niro's | 4 Wesley Street, Ossett | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Kingsway, Ossett | 813 yd | |
| Iceland | 28 Bank Street, Ossett | 971 yd | |
| Tesco | 99 Dewsbury Road, Ossett | 976 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Ladies Only) (Closed) Woburn House Woburn House Ventnor Way | health and fitness suite | 890 yd |
| Church Street Recreation Ground 2 DALE HOUSE 2 DALE HOUSE DALE STREET | grass pitches | 933 yd |
| Heartbeat Health & Fitness (Ossett) (Closed) Thornes House Thornes House Dale Street | health and fitness suite | 939 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.