WF5 postcode area
The WF5 postcode district spans 6 neighbourhoods (MSOAs) in Kirklees, Wakefield. Area Scores range from 8 to 57 across them.
In summary
There is a sharp split within the WF5 district: Ossett North scores 58 out of 100 (#2,905 of 6,856 nationally) while Lupset sits at 8 — neighbours on the map, 49 points apart on the index. 3 of the 6 rank in the most-deprived third of England; none reaches the least-deprived third. Median prices range from £190,000 in Lupset to £226,500 in Ossett North. Note that the district straddles 2 local authorities — Kirklees and Wakefield — so its neighbourhoods answer to different councils.
| Neighbourhood | Nat. rank | Area score | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ossett NorthWakefield | 2,905 | 58 | £226,500 |
| Ossett South East & Horbury BridgeWakefield | 3,645 | 47 | £220,000 |
| Ossett WestWakefield | 3,720 | 46 | £212,500 |
| Alverthorpe & FlanshawWakefield | 5,091 | 26 | £200,000 |
| Earlsheaton & ChickenleyKirklees | 5,695 | 17 | £202,750 |
| LupsetWakefield | 6,291 | 8 | £190,000 |
Nearby areas
Postcode districts around WF5.
A postcode district overlaps several neighbourhoods, so figures are shown per neighbourhood rather than as a single postcode average — neighbouring areas can differ a lot. Neighbourhood (MSOA) boundaries contain ONS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025, Open Government Licence v3.0.