WF5 — OSSETT | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WF5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WF5 is £227,192, which is 18% below the West Yorkshire average of £277,857.

Properties in WF5 cost 20.8% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WF5 have risen 1.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£342,373	172
Semi-detached	£218,819	334
Terraced	£164,171	272
Flat	£173,813	123
All types	£227,192	937

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WF5

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 42.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WF5 has a crime rate well 47% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

19.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

2.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

2.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

5.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

5.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in WF5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WF5 has 11 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Ossett Flushdyke Junior and Infant School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery	Primary	Good	mi
Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Highfield School	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

447,847

Population

Median Age

31%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

31.0%

Private rent

17.0%

Social rent

15.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WF5 are 379.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

379.0 Mbps

Avg Download

68.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

94%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WF5 is collected by Kirklees. The Band D rate is £2,102/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

WF5 — OSSETT

Area Summary

WF5 (OSSETT) offers affordable property prices (£227,192, 21% below national average), low crime (47% below national average), 11 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (379 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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£220K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WF5?

The average house price in WF5 (OSSETT) is £227,192, based on 937 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 21% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.4% over the past year.

Is WF5 a safe area to live?

Crime in WF5 is significantly below the national average (42.7 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (19.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (5.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WF5?

There are 11 schools in or near WF5. 36% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in WF5?

Council tax in WF5 is collected by Kirklees. The Band D rate is £2,102 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in WF5?

The average broadband download speed in WF5 is 379 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 94%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WF5 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 31% of homes in WF5 are owner-occupied. 17% are privately rented and 15% are social housing. The total population is approximately 447,847.