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WF5

OSSETT

West Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

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WF5 covers OSSETT in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

Avg price £227,192
1yr change ▲ 1.4%
Crime 48% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£227,192

▲ 1.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

21% below national avg

Crime Rate

42.7/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

47% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

11 schools

Broadband Speed

379 Mbps

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.

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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

£223K £225K £228K £230K £233K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

4

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

447,847

Population

62

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.

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379.0 Mbps

Avg Download

68.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

94%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about WF5 OSSETT

What is the average house price in WF5 OSSETT?
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 OSSETT 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 is the population of WF5 OSSETT?
The population of WF5 (OSSETT) is approximately 447,847 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 31% of homes are owner-occupied, 17% are privately rented, and 15% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in WF5 OSSETT?
There are 11 schools in or near WF5. 36% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

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