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Is South Ossett a good place to live?

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In South Ossett (WF5 0), recorded crime is 54% below the national average, homes sell for around £239,715 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is low, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Flood risk in South Ossett WF5 0

South Ossett WF5 0 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~4,545 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

1995: £49,804 (116 sales)1996: £49,378 (129 sales)1997: £53,021 (119 sales)1998: £55,911 (152 sales)1999: £57,130 (147 sales)2000: £64,576 (196 sales)2001: £80,187 (183 sales)2002: £90,145 (168 sales)2003: £113,965 (146 sales)2004: £132,273 (176 sales)2005: £137,329 (136 sales)2006: £149,797 (174 sales)2007: £155,202 (140 sales)2008: £161,052 (88 sales)2009: £157,059 (69 sales)2010: £140,987 (69 sales)2011: £144,166 (80 sales)2012: £150,162 (103 sales)2013: £154,939 (111 sales)2014: £155,006 (143 sales)2015: £158,897 (168 sales)2016: £173,502 (176 sales)2017: £175,994 (141 sales)2018: £191,058 (142 sales)2019: £185,931 (155 sales)2020: £172,922 (143 sales)2021: £202,394 (131 sales)2022: £234,502 (151 sales)2023: £221,382 (103 sales)2024: £239,715 (103 sales)2025: £250,732 (117 sales)2026: £258,282 (25 sales) 2026: £258,282 (25 sales) — part year so far £258,282 £49,378 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in WF5 0, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (25 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 39 crimesJun 24: 39 crimesJul 24: 37 crimesAug 24: 50 crimesSep 24: 48 crimesOct 24: 39 crimesNov 24: 42 crimesDec 24: 42 crimesJan 25: 30 crimesFeb 25: 18 crimesMar 25: 35 crimesApr 25: 58 crimesMay 25: 44 crimesJun 25: 39 crimesJul 25: 46 crimesAug 25: 44 crimesSep 25: 35 crimesOct 25: 23 crimesNov 25: 37 crimesDec 25: 44 crimesJan 26: 41 crimesFeb 26: 38 crimesMar 26: 25 crimesApr 26: 30 crimes Apr 26: 30 crimes 58 18 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in WF5 0 (May 24–Apr 26, average 38/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
46
One-person households
32%
Households with children
26%
Households
5,818

Owned 68% · Social rent 18% · Private rent 13%

Census 2021 (ONS), for WF5 0.

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South Ossett WF5 0: frequently asked questions

Is South Ossett WF5 0 a good place to live?

In South Ossett (WF5 0), recorded crime is 54% below the national average, homes sell for around £239,715 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is low, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in South Ossett WF5 0?

Recorded crime in South Ossett WF5 0 runs at 123.5 per 1,000 properties, 54% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is South Ossett WF5 0 safe?

Crime in South Ossett WF5 0 is below the national average. Recorded crime in South Ossett WF5 0 runs at 123.5 per 1,000 properties, 54% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in South Ossett WF5 0?

Homes in South Ossett WF5 0 sell for around £239,715 on average, based on 103 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is South Ossett WF5 0 at risk of flooding?

South Ossett WF5 0 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~4,545 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in South Ossett WF5 0?

There are 5 schools in South Ossett WF5 0 (4 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in South Ossett WF5 0 any good?

Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in South Ossett WF5 0, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is South Ossett WF5 0 a deprived area?

South Ossett WF5 0 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).