Moorlands Avenue is in Ossett and in Wakefield district. WF5 9PR 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 Moorlands Avenue, Ossett, WF5 9PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF5 9QA, WF5 9PP, WF5 9QB, WF5 9PL, WF5 8BX, WF5 9PS, WF5 9YA, WF5 9PN, WF5 9PW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF5 9PR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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% | 52.1% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 48% | 47.9% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 9PR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.2% 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 | 26.5% | 46.2% | 19.7% | 37.9% | 8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.1% | 35.8% | -16.3% | 44.2% | -8.4% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 11.8% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 3.3% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 46.2% | 52.8% | 6.6% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 29.7% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 12.8% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.1% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| 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.
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 17.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.8% | 22.6% | -8.2% | 18.2% | 4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 15.6% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 16% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 6.6% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 18.4% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.7% | 17.9% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -15.9% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.8% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.3% | 91% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 9.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 96.7% | 95.2% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 94.8% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.3% | 76.7% | -7.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 28.6% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.2% | 37.2% | 18.0% |
| Christian | 33.4% | 46.2% | -12.8% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moorlands Avenue was 138.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.0% higher than the Ossett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Moorlands Avenue has the 8th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Ossett and the 338th highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Moorlands Avenue, Ossett, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-11-20 | £186,167 |
| 1 Moorlands Avenue, Ossett, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-03-17 | £179,100 |
| 6 Moorlands Avenue, Ossett, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2020-10-23 | £169,904 |
| 17 Moorlands Avenue, Ossett, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £128,500 | 2019-03-01 | £185,033 |
| 20 Moorlands Avenue, Ossett, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2015-12-11 | £159,071 |
WF5 9PR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 3,439 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gawthorpe Community Academy High Street , Gawthorpe WF5 9QP | 4out of 4 | 222 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Primary Academy Princess Road , Chickenley WF12 8QT | 2out of 4 | 868 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School Church Street , WF5 9DG | 4out of 4 | 1,357 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bywell Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Bendigo Road , WF12 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,603 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlsheaton Infant School Commercial Street , Earlsheaton WF12 8JF | 3out of 4 | 1,614 yd | Community 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 | 1,808 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College Storrs Hill Road , WF5 0DG | 3out of 4 | 2,936 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | 1out of 4 | 3,853 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 4,123 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy Valley Drive , WF12 0HE | 2out of 4 | 4,411 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batley Grammar School Carlinghow Hill , WF17 0AD | 3out of 4 | 5,098 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 894 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School 2 Milner Way , Ossett WF5 9JE | - not rated | 1,616 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Madni Academy 40-42 Scarborough Street , Savile Town WF12 9AY | - not rated | 2,796 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Paradise Primary School 1 Bretton Street , WF12 9BB | - not rated | 2,800 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rida Girls High School 39 Warren Street , Savile Town WF12 9LX | - not rated | 3,056 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spinners Fisheries, Spinners Arms | 446 Wakefield Road, Chickenley | 674 yd | |
| Ma B's The Royal Oak | 114 Owl Lane, Ossett | 955 yd | |
| Our Cafe | Unit 5a, Sandbeds Trading Estate | 1,054 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammer & Stithy | 164 Dewsbury Road, Ossett | 306 yd | |
| Gawthorpe Conservative Club | High Street, Ossett | 328 yd | |
| Boot And Shoe | 27 High Street, Ossett | 328 yd | |
| White Rose Pool And Snooker Club | 580 Wakefield Road, Ossett | 367 yd | |
| Shoulder of Mutton | 41 High Street, Ossett | 591 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Urchin | Dewsbury Road, Ossett | 306 yd | |
| Munchies Sandwich Bar | The Old Chapel, Dewsbury Road | 306 yd | |
| Babylon Pizza | 187 Dewsbury Road, Ossett | 306 yd | |
| Chickin | 187 Dewsbury Road, Ossett | 306 yd | |
| Maypole Pizza | 39 High Street, Ossett | 328 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 99 Dewsbury Road, Ossett | 665 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gawthorpe Community Academy HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 288 yd |
| Gawthorpe Recreation Ground Chidswell Lane | grass pitches | 486 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 | 58.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.