Pildacre Brow is in Ossett and in Wakefield district. WF5 8QE 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 Pildacre Brow, Ossett, WF5 8QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF5 8HS, WF5 8QB, WF5 8QF, WF5 8QS, WF5 8HP, WF5 8DL, WF5 8HA, WF5 8RG, WF5 8HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF5 8QE, 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 | 52.4% | 52.5% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 47.6% | 47.5% | -0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.5% | 41.8% | 10.3% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35% | 18.7% | -16.3% | 44.2% | -25.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2% | 5.5% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Divorced | 24.9% | 23.1% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 14.0% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 8.2% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (63.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 27.9% | 25.7% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -22.7% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 37.4% | -3.4% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 25.7% | 8.1% | 12.7% | 13.0% |
| Bad health | 12% | 8.9% | -3.1% | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 8QE this area, 37.3% 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 12.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 46.2% | 37.3% | -8.9% | 18.2% | 19.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 15.3% | 1.1% | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 16.4% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5.6% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 11.3% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.2% | 12.4% | 1.2% | 33.8% | -21.4% |
| Other | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 95.3% | 92.1% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 10.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 95.7% | 93.5% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 93.5% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.6% | 76.7% | -15.1% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 33.8% | 13.5% | 20.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.5% | 37.2% | 13.3% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pildacre Brow was 77.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.0% lower than the Ossett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pildacre Brow has the 22nd highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Ossett and the 529th lowest crime rate of 1,125 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Pildacre Brow, Ossett, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £52,500 | 2024-10-02 | £52,923 |
| 30 Pildacre Brow, Ossett, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2017-05-19 | £101,252 |
| 30 Pildacre Brow, Ossett, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2015-10-30 | £85,519 |
| 30 Pildacre Brow, Ossett, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2007-08-22 | £134,500 |
| 34 Pildacre Brow, Ossett, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £94,995 | 2007-04-26 | £111,719 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Full-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croft House Nursery School New Street , WF5 8AG | - not rated | 1,088 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Savile Town Nursery School Warren Street , WF12 9LY | - not rated | 2,776 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 3out of 4 | 3,604 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dewsbury Moor Nursery School Knowles Hill Road , Dewsbury Moor WF13 4QS | - not rated | 5,053 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | - not rated | 755 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Primary Academy Princess Road , Chickenley WF12 8QT | 3out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chickenley Community Junior Infant and Nursery School Princess Road , Chickenley WF12 8QT | - not rated | 1,039 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chickenley Infant and Nursery School Princess Road , Chickenley WF12 8QT | - not rated | 1,039 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chickenley Junior School Princess Road , Chickenley WF12 8QT | - not rated | 1,039 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,891 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ossett School Storrs Hill Road , WF5 0DG | - not rated | 1,916 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College Storrs Hill Road , WF5 0DG | 3out of 4 | 1,916 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlsheaton Technology College Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW | - not rated | 2,217 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Croft Academy Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW | 3out of 4 | 2,217 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewsbury College Halifax Road , WF13 2AS | - not rated | 3,648 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,891 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paradise Primary School 1 Bretton Street , WF12 9BB | - not rated | 2,288 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madni Academy 40-42 Scarborough Street , Savile Town WF12 9AY | - not rated | 2,520 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Rida Girls High School 39 Warren Street , Savile Town WF12 9LX | - not rated | 2,852 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Institute of Islamic Education South Street , Savile Town WF12 9NG | - not rated | 2,910 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway Cafe | 13-15 Kingsway, Ossett | 721 yd | |
| Nikoz | 43 Dale Street, Ossett | 848 yd | |
| Our Explorers | 3 Wellgate, Ossett | 867 yd | |
| The Well | 1 Wellgate, Ossett | 869 yd | |
| Bank Street Kitchen | 3 Dickinson House, Bank Street | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horse & Jockey | 18 Dale Street, Ossett | 887 yd | |
| The George | 64 Bank Street, Ossett | 888 yd | |
| Red Lion | 73 Dewsbury Road, Ossett | 889 yd | |
| Hammer & Stithy | 164 Dewsbury Road, Ossett | 906 yd | |
| Cock And Bottle | 7 Bank Street, Ossett | 920 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Big Butty Shop | 2 Springstone Avenue, Ossett | 708 yd | |
| Bobby's Salt & Pepper | Thornes House, Dale Street | 834 yd | |
| Ali's & De Niro's | 4 Wesley Street, Ossett | 847 yd | |
| My Punjab | 1 Wesley Street, Ossett | 847 yd | |
| FGF | 27 Dale Street, Ossett | 848 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Kingsway, Ossett | 721 yd | |
| Iceland | 28 Bank Street, Ossett | 885 yd | |
| Tesco | 99 Dewsbury Road, Ossett | 889 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Ladies Only) (Closed) Woburn House Woburn House Ventnor Way | health and fitness suite | 805 yd |
| Church Street Recreation Ground 2 DALE HOUSE 2 DALE HOUSE DALE STREET | grass pitches | 824 yd |
| Heartbeat Health & Fitness (Ossett) (Closed) Thornes House Thornes House Dale Street | health and fitness suite | 835 yd |
| Ingfield Prospect Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,014 yd |
| Ossett Railway Club STATION ROAD | 1,020 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 58.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 58.1 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.