Woodlands is in Ossett and in Wakefield district. WF5 9PY 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 Woodlands, Ossett, WF5 9PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF5 9NQ, WF5 9NP, WF5 9NR, WF5 9AT, WF5 9BH, WF5 9RT, WF5 9NY, WF5 9NZ, WF5 9BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WF5 9PY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 50.4% | 48.8% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 49.6% | 51.2% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 | 26.4% | 33.1% | 6.7% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.8% | 44.6% | -6.2% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 15.4% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 4.3% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 54.1% | 49.2% | -4.9% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 32.7% | 1.8% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 14.1% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 23.8% | 23.7% | -0.1% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 7.6% | -10.6% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 14.1% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 4.6% | -2.0% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 21.4% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.5% | 26% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -7.8% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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 | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98% | 97.4% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.3% 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 | 98.8% | 95.3% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 95% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.4% | 37.2% | 8.2% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodlands was 54.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.4% lower than the Ossett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Woodlands has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Ossett and the 340th lowest crime rate of 1,125 local areas in Wakefield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12A Woodlands, Ossett, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2021-11-24 | £286,971 |
| 9 Woodlands, Ossett, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2021-04-14 | £192,188 |
| 10 Woodlands, Ossett, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-02-26 | £219,592 |
| 18 Woodlands, Ossett, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2018-05-03 | £220,367 |
| 16 Woodlands, Ossett, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2016-08-31 | £217,088 |
| Full-Time Employee | 138 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Other | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croft House Nursery School New Street , WF5 8AG | - not rated | 1,290 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Savile Town Nursery School Warren Street , WF12 9LY | - not rated | 3,458 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 3out of 4 | 4,078 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Ardsley Nursery School Bradford Road , East Ardsley WF3 2DN | - not rated | 4,945 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Dewsbury Moor Nursery School Knowles Hill Road , Dewsbury Moor WF13 4QS | - not rated | 5,464 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 | 745 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gawthorpe Community Academy High Street , Gawthorpe WF5 9QP | 3out of 4 | 858 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gawthorpe Community Primary School High Street , Gawthorpe WF5 9QP | - not rated | 858 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Towngate Primary Academy Whitley Spring Road , WF5 0QA | 3out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Towngate Primary School Whitley Spring Road , WF5 0QA | - not rated | 1,232 yd | Foundation school | Yes | 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 | 1,066 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ossett School Storrs Hill Road , WF5 0DG | - not rated | 2,396 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College Storrs Hill Road , WF5 0DG | 3out of 4 | 2,396 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlsheaton Technology College Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW | - not rated | 2,490 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Croft Academy Old Bank Road , WF12 7DW | 3out of 4 | 2,490 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 | 4,007 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 | 1,066 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paradise Primary School 1 Bretton Street , WF12 9BB | - not rated | 3,129 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madni Academy 40-42 Scarborough Street , Savile Town WF12 9AY | - not rated | 3,249 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Rida Girls High School 39 Warren Street , Savile Town WF12 9LX | - not rated | 3,547 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Institute of Islamic Education South Street , Savile Town WF12 9NG | - not rated | 3,597 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Cafe | Unit 5a, Sandbeds Trading Estate | 424 yd | |
| Nikoz | 43 Dale Street, Ossett | 976 yd | |
| Kingsway Cafe | 13-15 Kingsway, Ossett | 1,045 yd | |
| Cafe Latte | Seemore Shopping Centre, Dale Street | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion | 73 Dewsbury Road, Ossett | 81 yd | |
| Hammer & Stithy | 164 Dewsbury Road, Ossett | 353 yd | |
| The Mews Hotel | 77-79 Dale Street, Ossett | 707 yd | |
| Boot And Shoe | 27 High Street, Ossett | 847 yd | |
| Gawthorpe Conservative Club | High Street, Ossett | 847 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ossett Chinese | 133 Dewsbury Road, Ossett | 238 yd | |
| Sea Urchin | Dewsbury Road, Ossett | 353 yd | |
| Munchies Sandwich Bar | The Old Chapel, Dewsbury Road | 353 yd | |
| Babylon Pizza | 187 Dewsbury Road, Ossett | 353 yd | |
| Chickin | 187 Dewsbury Road, Ossett | 353 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 99 Dewsbury Road, Ossett | 81 yd | |
| Lidl | Kingsway, Ossett | 1,045 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Church Street Recreation Ground 2 DALE HOUSE 2 DALE HOUSE DALE STREET | grass pitches | 620 yd |
| Gawthorpe Community Academy HIGH STREET | grass pitches | 892 yd |
| Heartbeat Health & Fitness (Ossett) (Closed) Thornes House Thornes House Dale Street | health and fitness suite | 892 yd |
| Ingfield Prospect Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 988 yd |
| Gawthorpe Recreation Ground Chidswell Lane | grass pitches | 1,055 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 | 143.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.