Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the WF5 postcode area, covering Ossett and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£140,901
Median price
£131,498
5-year trend
+32.6%
Total sales
11,681
The WF5 area has 587 individual postcodes with 11,681 registered sales. Prices are +64.5% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Ossett. The five-year price movement is +32.6%.
WF5 averages £140,901, placing it in the affordable category, +64.5% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 11,681 recorded sales across 587 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in WF5 is +32.6%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
WF5 9JL
£132,607 avg · 150 sales
WF5 8HE
£105,405 avg · 119 sales
WF5 9EQ
£94,757 avg · 101 sales
WF5 9TD
£101,506 avg · 98 sales
WF5 9LN
£75,343 avg · 85 sales
WF5 9TE
£101,983 avg · 81 sales
WF5 8LH
£104,885 avg · 79 sales
WF5 9ER
£85,839 avg · 76 sales
WF5 9TF
£91,263 avg · 76 sales
This WF5 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the WF5 postcode area is £140,901, based on 11,681 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Ossett.
Properties in WF5 average £140,901, which is +64.5% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£131,498) is 6.7% below the average (£140,901), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in WF5 have moved +32.6% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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