Devon Grove, Ossett, WF5 8QY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF5 8QY 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 8QY, 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 8QY 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 Devon Grove Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Devon Grove 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.

Devon Grove 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%.

🔎 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 8QY, 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 Devon Grove are based on 14 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 Devon Grove, Ossett, WF5 8QY

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF5 8QY

Average Price
£177,473

Semi-Detached
£196,572

Terraced
£173,653

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Devon Grove

Average Price
£172,804

Semi-Detached
£195,117

Terraced
£169,086

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Devon GroveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Devon Grove, Ossett, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£141,000	2020-01-10	£199,025
15 Devon Grove, Ossett, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£135,000	2018-04-12	£204,030
31 Devon Grove, Ossett, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£122,500	2018-02-28	£181,424
19 Devon Grove, Ossett, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£75,500	2016-01-11	£120,640
31 Devon Grove, Ossett, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£100,000	2015-07-17	£161,256

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF5 8QY

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
Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU	4out of 4	3,925 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	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	4out of 4	946 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Southdale Road , WF5 8BA	2out of 4	1,127 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School Church Street , WF5 9DG	4out of 4	1,263 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Ignatius Catholic Primary School Storrs Hill Road , Ossett WF5 0DQ	3out of 4	1,496 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
South Ossett Infant Academy Vicar Lane , WF5 0BE	4out of 4	1,541 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	1,277 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy Valley Drive , WF12 0HE	2out of 4	2,631 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Manor Croft Academy Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW	3out of 4	2,828 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Horbury Academy Wakefield Road , Horbury WF4 5HE	3out of 4	3,646 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL	1out of 4	4,377 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Grange School 2 Milner Way , Ossett WF5 9JE	- not rated	1,726 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Paradise Primary School 1 Bretton Street , WF12 9BB	- not rated	2,161 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Madni Academy 40-42 Scarborough Street , Savile Town WF12 9AY	- not rated	2,588 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
Highfield School Gawthorpe Lane , WF5 9BS	3out of 4	2,828 yd	Foundation special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hall Cliffe School Dovecote Lane , WF4 6BB	- not rated	2,891 yd	Other independent special school	No	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	787 yd
Ossett War Memorial Community Centre	Prospect Road, Ossett	838 yd
Newspring Church Kitchen	The Newspring Centre, Illingworth Street	847 yd
Cloud Nine Ossett Ltd	Ashfield House, Illingworth Street	868 yd
Cafe 26	26, 26-26A Bank Street	878 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ossett Cricket And Athletic Club	Dimplewells Road, Ossett	776 yd
The Thorn Tree Pub & Kitchen	Queen Street, Ossett	783 yd
The George	64 Bank Street, Ossett	787 yd
Brewers Pride	Low Mill Road, Ossett	867 yd
Devorar	Brewers Pride, Low Mill Road	867 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Casey's Fish & Chips	72 Bank Street, Ossett	787 yd
Top Chicken	57 Bank Street, Ossett	795 yd
Ossett Gyros	47 Bank Street, Ossett	795 yd
Saporito	45 Bank Street, Ossett	795 yd
Gandhi's Spice	31 Bank Street, Ossett	891 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Iceland	28 Bank Street, Ossett		882 yd
Lidl	Kingsway, Ossett		907 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Dimple Wells Dimple Wells Lane	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	615 yd
The Gym (Ladies Only) (Closed) Woburn House Woburn House Ventnor Way	health and fitness suite	846 yd
Ossett Railway Club STATION ROAD		979 yd
Ossett Academy And Sixth Form College STORRS HILL ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,075 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	9.1%
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	90.9%

Download Speed

Median download speed	15.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	14.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	20.68 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	20.68 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	3.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	3.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	5.32 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of WF5 8QY