Wakefield Road, Ossett, WF5 9AD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF5 9AD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.6%	51.3%	2.7%	51.0%	0.3%
Male	51.4%	48.7%	-2.7%	49.0%	-0.3%

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 vicinity of WF5 9AD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.2% 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	27.3%	34.1%	6.8%	37.9%	-3.8%
Married: Opposite sex	61.7%	51.2%	-10.5%	44.2%	7.0%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Separated	0.4%	2.8%	2.4%	2.2%	0.6%
Divorced	9%	9.1%	0.1%	9.1%	0.0%
Widowed	1.6%	2.1%	0.5%	6.1%	-4.0%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	57.2%	56.5%	-0.7%	48.4%	8.1%
Good health	36.2%	30.2%	-6.0%	33.6%	-3.4%
Fair health	5.5%	10.4%	4.9%	12.7%	-2.3%
Bad health	1.1%	2.7%	1.6%	4.0%	-1.3%
Very bad health	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	11.7%	12.9%	1.2%	18.2%	-5.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.2%	12.2%	-5.0%	9.6%	2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.1%	18.8%	-2.3%	13.4%	5.4%
Apprenticeship	4.7%	7.7%	3.0%	5.3%	2.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.2%	19.5%	4.3%	16.9%	2.6%
Degree or Similar	25%	27.2%	2.2%	33.8%	-6.6%
Other	5.1%	1.7%	-3.4%	2.8%	-1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	3.1%	-2.2%
Pakistani	1.1%	1.2%	0.1%	2.7%	-1.5%
Other Black	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	96.1%	96.5%	0.4%	81.4%	15.1%
Other	1.1%	0.3%	-0.8%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.6% 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%	95.6%	-1.4%	83.2%	12.4%
European Union	1.4%	3.2%	1.8%	6.1%	-2.9%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	0.9%	-0.5%	5.6%	-4.7%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97%	95.6%	-1.4%	83.2%	12.4%
10+ Years	0%	2.9%	2.9%	9.8%	-6.9%
5-10 Years	1.4%	1.5%	0.1%	2.9%	-1.4%
2-5 Years	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.6%	76.7%	10.9%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	2.9%	1.3%	1.6%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
North Africa	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	8.5%	13.5%	-5.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36%	37.2%	-1.2%
Christian	55.8%	46.2%	9.6%
Hindu	0.6%	1.7%	-1.1%
Muslim	2.1%	6.5%	-4.4%
Not answered	5.6%	6.0%	-0.4%

Safety

Is Wakefield Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wakefield Road was 312.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.3% higher than the Wakefield North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Wakefield Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Wakefield North and the 76th highest crime rate of 1,125 local areas in Wakefield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 98.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,800

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in WF5 9AD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 1/10 (very 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) - 4/10 (below average )
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 Wakefield Road are based on 157 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 Wakefield Road, Ossett, WF5 9AD

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF5 9AD

Average Price
£93,155

Semi-Detached
£135,639

Terraced
£95,103

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£33,134

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wakefield Road

Average Price
£211,111

Semi-Detached
£230,067

Terraced
£152,118

Detached
£390,327

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£563,297

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wakefield Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
139 Wakefield Road, Ossett, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£112,550	2026-01-09	£113,293
143 Wakefield Road, Ossett, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£95,000	2024-11-20	£101,056
131 Wakefield Road, Ossett, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building	£33,000	2024-03-22	£33,535
151 Wakefield Road, Ossett, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£95,000	2021-12-10	£113,363
147 Wakefield Road, Ossett, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£78,000	2020-08-28	£109,037

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF5 9AD

Employment

WF5 9AD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	138
Part-Time Employee	44
Retired	33
Self-Employed	20
Student (economically inactive)	19
Other	8
Unemployed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Looking after home or family	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	53
Construction	27
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	21
Human health and social work activities	19
Manufacturing	19
Education	13
Financial and insurance activities	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Transport and storage	7
Other	6
Information and communication	6
Real estate activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	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	2,300 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Greenhill Nursery School Greenhill Road , Eastmoor WF1 4LU	- not rated	4,238 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Castle Nursery School 255A Barnsley Road , WF1 5NU	3out of 4	4,738 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Crigglestone Nursery School High Street , Crigglestone WF4 3EB	4out of 4	4,822 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Waterton Junior and Infants School Waterton Road , Lupset WF2 8LZ	- not rated	1,081 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School Dewsbury Road , WF2 9DD	- not rated	1,093 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Dewsbury Road , WF2 9DD	3out of 4	1,093 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School Broadway , WF2 8AA	2out of 4	1,224 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Michael's CofE Academy Flanshaw Lane , WF2 9JA	3out of 4	1,281 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Horbury Academy Wakefield Road , Horbury WF4 5HE	3out of 4	2,323 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Horbury School - A Specialist Language College Wakefield Road , Horbury WF4 5HE	- not rated	2,323 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Cathedral School Thornes Road , WF2 8QF	- not rated	2,419 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cathedral Academy Thornes Road , WF2 8QF	- not rated	2,419 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Trinity Academy Cathedral Thornes Road , WF2 8QF	4out of 4	2,523 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Manygates Middle School Manygates Lane , Sandal WF2 7DQ	- not rated	4,566 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Heart of Yorkshire Education Group Margaret Street , WF1 2DH	- not rated	2,966 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
CAPA College Mulberry Way , WF1 2QN	- not rated	3,132 yd	Free schools 16 to 19	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Priory Centre St. Georges Road , Lupset WF2 8BB	- not rated	1,324 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Evolve Academy St. Georges Road , Lupset WF2 8BB	3out of 4	1,331 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Silcoates School Silcoates Lane , Wrenthorpe WF2 0PD	- not rated	2,047 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Hilda's School Dovecote Lane , Horbury WF4 6BB	- not rated	2,242 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hall Cliffe School Dovecote Lane , WF4 6BB	- not rated	2,273 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
Three Flames Limited	270 Wakefield Road, Ossett	33 yd
Costa Coffee	Goldsmith Avenue, Ossett	171 yd
Total Fitness Club Cafe	Total Fitness Uk Limited, Fryersway	335 yd
Silkwood Farm Pub	Mothers Way, Ossett	379 yd
Rita's Sandwich Bar and Cafe	279-281 Dewsbury Road, Wakefield	1,083 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Eagle	161 Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield		926 yd
Alverthorpe Working Mens Club	99-111 Flanshaw Lane, Wakefield		1,071 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Abduls	151 Broadway, Wakefield	232 yd
Victoria Sandwich	145 Broadway, Wakefield	232 yd
The Cod Father	117 Townley Road, Wakefield	930 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	319 Dewsbury Road, Wakefield		1,083 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Total Fitness (Wakefield) FRYERS WAY	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	271 yd
Thornes Junior Football Club QUEENS DRIVE	grass pitches	432 yd
Haggs Hill Parkfield Drive	grass pitches	788 yd
Springmill Golf Course Queens Drive	golf	1,081 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	87.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	87.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	87.5%

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	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	73.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	195.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of WF5 9AD