Fearnley Avenue is in Ossett and in Wakefield district. WF5 9ET 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 Fearnley Avenue, Ossett, WF5 9ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF5 8EL, WF5 9DS, WF5 9DR, WF5 9ER, WF5 9ES, WF5 8QU, WF5 9DP, WF5 8DY, WF5 9EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF5 9ET has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 47.8% | 50% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 52.2% | 50% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 25.7% | 35.4% | 9.7% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.7% | 45.4% | -13.3% | 44.2% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 12.1% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 4.6% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 52.6% | 43.4% | -9.2% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 41.6% | 6.3% | 33.6% | 8.0% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 10.8% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 14.7% | 17.6% | 2.9% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 10.7% | -8.6% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 15.2% | -5.0% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 18% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.1% | 32.4% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -1.4% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96.3% | 96.2% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
In this area, 97.6% 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 | 96.3% | 97.6% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 97.6% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.7% | 76.7% | 10.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.2% | 6.2% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fearnley Avenue was 210.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 140.7% higher than the Ossett average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Fearnley Avenue has the 4th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Ossett and the 166th highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northdene Fearnley Avenue, Ossett, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2017-08-18 | £622,193 |
| Oak Dene Fearnley Avenue, Ossett, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2012-04-19 | £627,846 |
| Northdene Fearnley Avenue, Ossett, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £397,000 | 2007-03-18 | £612,163 |
| 4 Fearnley Avenue, Ossett, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £99,500 | 2001-01-31 | £359,229 |
| Northdene Fearnley Avenue, Ossett, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2000-06-12 | £567,604 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 3,764 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 4out of 4 | 688 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gawthorpe Community Academy High Street , Gawthorpe WF5 9QP | 4out of 4 | 889 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Primary Academy Princess Road , Chickenley WF12 8QT | 2out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Towngate Primary Academy Whitley Spring Road , WF5 0QA | 3out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Southdale Road , WF5 8BA | 2out of 4 | 1,549 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Croft Academy Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW | 3out of 4 | 2,228 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College Storrs Hill Road , WF5 0DG | 3out of 4 | 2,248 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy Valley Drive , WF12 0HE | 2out of 4 | 3,994 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | 1out of 4 | 4,201 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horbury Academy Wakefield Road , Horbury WF4 5HE | 3out of 4 | 4,231 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 | 1,057 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield School Gawthorpe Lane , WF5 9BS | 3out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paradise Primary School 1 Bretton Street , WF12 9BB | - not rated | 2,716 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Madni Academy 40-42 Scarborough Street , Savile Town WF12 9AY | - not rated | 2,858 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Rida Girls High School 39 Warren Street , Savile Town WF12 9LX | - not rated | 3,165 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Cafe | Unit 5a, Sandbeds Trading Estate | 616 yd | |
| Nikoz | 43 Dale Street, Ossett | 816 yd | |
| Kingsway Cafe | 13-15 Kingsway, Ossett | 824 yd | |
| Cafe Latte | Seemore Shopping Centre, Dale Street | 903 yd | |
| The Well | 1 Wellgate, Ossett | 967 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion | 73 Dewsbury Road, Ossett | 283 yd | |
| Hammer & Stithy | 164 Dewsbury Road, Ossett | 399 yd | |
| The Mews Hotel | 77-79 Dale Street, Ossett | 667 yd | |
| White Rose Pool And Snooker Club | 580 Wakefield Road, Ossett | 814 yd | |
| Horse & Jockey | 18 Dale Street, Ossett | 844 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ossett Chinese | 133 Dewsbury Road, Ossett | 295 yd | |
| The Big Butty Shop | 2 Springstone Avenue, Ossett | 323 yd | |
| Sea Urchin | Dewsbury Road, Ossett | 399 yd | |
| Munchies Sandwich Bar | The Old Chapel, Dewsbury Road | 399 yd | |
| Babylon Pizza | 187 Dewsbury Road, Ossett | 399 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 99 Dewsbury Road, Ossett | 283 yd | |
| Lidl | Kingsway, Ossett | 824 yd | |
| Iceland | 28 Bank Street, Ossett | 1,004 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Church Street Recreation Ground 2 DALE HOUSE 2 DALE HOUSE DALE STREET | grass pitches | 535 yd |
| Heartbeat Health & Fitness (Ossett) (Closed) Thornes House Thornes House Dale Street | health and fitness suite | 747 yd |
| Ingfield Prospect Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 892 yd |
| The Gym (Ladies Only) (Closed) Woburn House Woburn House Ventnor Way | health and fitness suite | 947 yd |
| Gawthorpe Community Academy HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 978 yd |
| Ossett Railway Club STATION ROAD | 1,091 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.