Runtlings, Ossett, WF5 8JJ

People

Gender

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%

Partnership Status

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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Runtlings Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Runtlings was 190.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 122.1% higher than the Ossett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Runtlings has the 4th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Ossett and the 184th highest crime rate of 1,126 local areas in Wakefield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 152.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£38,900

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in WF5 8JJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Runtlings are based on 27 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wakefield.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Runtlings, Ossett, WF5 8JJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF5 8JJ

Average Price
£290,943

Semi-Detached
£226,048

Terraced
£211,712

Detached
£480,721

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Runtlings

Average Price
£269,353

Semi-Detached
£207,480

Terraced
£206,795

Detached
£487,165

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on RuntlingsStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
24 Runtlings, Ossett, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£205,000	2025-12-12	£205,194
28 Runtlings, Ossett, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£200,000	2025-07-14	£208,047
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	£296,240

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF5 8JJ

Employment

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Croft House Nursery School New Street , WF5 8AG	- not rated	965 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Savile Town Nursery School Warren Street , WF12 9LY	- not rated	2,913 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU	3out of 4	3,904 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Dewsbury Moor Nursery School Knowles Hill Road , Dewsbury Moor WF13 4QS	- not rated	5,366 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery Healey Road , WF5 8LB	3out of 4	910 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Southdale Road , WF5 8BA	- not rated	1,031 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School Church Street , WF5 9DG	- not rated	1,037 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
South Ossett Infant Academy Vicar Lane , WF5 0BE	3out of 4	1,536 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
South Ossett Infant School Vicar Lane , WF5 0BE	- not rated	1,536 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ossett School Storrs Hill Road , WF5 0DG	- not rated	1,332 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College Storrs Hill Road , WF5 0DG	3out of 4	1,332 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
North Ossett High School Gawthorpe Lane , Gawthorpe WF5 9BS	- not rated	2,594 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Earlsheaton Technology College Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW	- not rated	2,723 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Manor Croft Academy Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW	3out of 4	2,723 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dewsbury College Halifax Road , WF13 2AS	- not rated	4,034 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Paradise Primary School 1 Bretton Street , WF12 9BB	- not rated	2,233 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Highfield School Gawthorpe Lane , WF5 9BS	3out of 4	2,594 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Madni Academy 40-42 Scarborough Street , Savile Town WF12 9AY	- not rated	2,618 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
Hall Cliffe School Dovecote Lane , WF4 6BB	- not rated	2,923 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Hilda's School Dovecote Lane , Horbury WF4 6BB	- not rated	2,943 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	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

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	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

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	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

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lidl	Kingsway, Ossett		757 yd
Iceland	28 Bank Street, Ossett		779 yd

Sport

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

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

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

Upload Speed

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.

Overview of WF5 8JJ