Runtlings is in Ossett and in Wakefield district. WF5 8JJ 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 Runtlings, Ossett, WF5 8JJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF5 8NJ, WF5 8RE, WF5 8RF, WF5 8NZ, WF5 8RB, WF5 8JH, WF5 8JL, WF5 8LD, WF5 8RA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF5 8JJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 48.9% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 50.2% | 51.1% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WF5 8JJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.5% | 42.9% | 1.4% | 37.9% | 5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.8% | 36.4% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -7.8% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 16.1% | 12.9% | -3.2% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 5.1% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 43.7% | 42% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 33.8% | -4.5% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 17.5% | 5.9% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 5.6% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 8JJ this area, 29% 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 | 28.1% | 29% | 0.9% | 18.2% | 10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 12.9% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 19.4% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 6% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 15.7% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 15.2% | 1.8% | 33.8% | -18.6% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.5% | 96.6% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
In this area, 92.5% 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 | 97.5% | 92.5% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 5.2% | 4.5% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 92.5% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 76.7% | -3.8% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 23.4% | 13.5% | 9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.2% | 37.2% | 18.0% |
| Christian | 37.7% | 46.2% | -8.5% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Runtlings was 93.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.8% higher than the Ossett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Runtlings has the 16th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Ossett and the 517th highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bardon Runtlings, Ossett, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-05-13 | £185,092 |
| Holmeview Runtlings, Ossett, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-11-27 | £168,588 |
| 19 Runtlings, Ossett, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-07-31 | £294,284 |
| 9 Runtlings, Ossett, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2021-07-23 | £430,274 |
| 20 Runtlings, Ossett, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-04-23 | £188,073 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 3,795 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery Healey Road , WF5 8LB | 4out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School Church Street , WF5 9DG | 4out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Southdale Road , WF5 8BA | 2out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Primary Academy Princess Road , Chickenley WF12 8QT | 2out of 4 | 1,567 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ignatius Catholic Primary School Storrs Hill Road , Ossett WF5 0DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,643 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 | 1,431 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Croft Academy Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW | 3out of 4 | 2,632 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy Valley Drive , WF12 0HE | 2out of 4 | 2,805 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horbury Academy Wakefield Road , Horbury WF4 5HE | 3out of 4 | 3,772 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | 1out of 4 | 4,248 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 | 1,596 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paradise Primary School 1 Bretton Street , WF12 9BB | - not rated | 2,122 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 |
| Highfield School Gawthorpe Lane , WF5 9BS | 3out of 4 | 2,596 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rida Girls High School 39 Warren Street , Savile Town WF12 9LX | - not rated | 2,856 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Street Kitchen | 3 Dickinson House, Bank Street | 699 yd | |
| Kingsway Cafe | 13-15 Kingsway, Ossett | 757 yd | |
| Newspring Church Kitchen | The Newspring Centre, Illingworth Street | 772 yd | |
| Cafe 26 | 26, 26-26A Bank Street | 777 yd | |
| Ossett War Memorial Community Centre | Prospect Road, Ossett | 787 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George | 64 Bank Street, Ossett | 699 yd | |
| The Thorn Tree Pub & Kitchen | Queen Street, Ossett | 767 yd | |
| Cock And Bottle | 7 Bank Street, Ossett | 797 yd | |
| Ossett Cricket And Athletic Club | Dimplewells Road, Ossett | 798 yd | |
| The Railway Club | 19 Station Road, Ossett | 872 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casey's Fish & Chips | 72 Bank Street, Ossett | 699 yd | |
| Top Chicken | 57 Bank Street, Ossett | 716 yd | |
| Ossett Gyros | 47 Bank Street, Ossett | 716 yd | |
| Saporito | 45 Bank Street, Ossett | 716 yd | |
| Gandhi's Spice | 31 Bank Street, Ossett | 797 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Kingsway, Ossett | 757 yd | |
| Iceland | 28 Bank Street, Ossett | 779 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dimple Wells Dimple Wells Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 700 yd |
| The Gym (Ladies Only) (Closed) Woburn House Woburn House Ventnor Way | health and fitness suite | 725 yd |
| Ossett Railway Club STATION ROAD | 899 yd | |
| Heartbeat Health & Fitness (Ossett) (Closed) Thornes House Thornes House Dale Street | health and fitness suite | 1,000 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 | 88.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 9.3% |
| Median download speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 28.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 47.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 47.3 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 13.49 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.