Overview for West View, OSSETT, WF5 8JG

Introduction

Ossett is a market town in West Yorkshire, England, within the City of Wakefield. Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, it is situated between Dewsbury, Horbury and Wakefield. At the 2021 census, the town had a population of 21,861. Ossett forms part of the Heavy Woollen District.

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Summary for West View, OSSETT, WF5 8JG

Yorkshire and The Humber
This postcode is in the
Ossett
within
Wakefield
Rural/Urban
Major conurbation   ?

Roadworks near WF5 8JG

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
25
In Progress
63
Completed
17
Cancelled
9

Road Safety near WF5 8JG

Details of personal injury accidents in and around West View, WF5 8JG that have been reported to West Yorkshire Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near WF5 8JG

View traffic levels near West View, WF5 8JG from official Department for Transport counts.

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Police

This area is policed by West Yorkshire Police.

West Yorkshire Police split their policing area into 21 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the Wakefield North West and South neighbourhood.

West Yorkshire Police

Wakefield North West and South Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Wakefield parliamentary constituency.

Wakefield is a constituency in the Yorkshire and The Humber region of England. The seat has been held by Simon Lightwood (Labour) since June 2022.

MP photograph

Most Recent House Sales for West View, WF5 8JG

1 WEST VIEW, WF5 8JG
25 Mar 2022
£187,000
1 WEST VIEW, WF5 8JG
14 Dec 2018
£159,000
1 WEST VIEW, WF5 8JG
4 Mar 2016
£92,000

Local Petrol Station Prices

Petrol Standard (E10)
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Petrol Super (E5)
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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for WF5 8JG

Latitude
53.677909
Longitude
-1.586394

Residents at WF5 8JG

Households
2
Male
4
Female
3
People per Household
3.50

Sunrise and Sunset at WF5 8JG

Sunrise
05:45
Sunset
18:36

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

WF5 8JG is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear9.05%
Cloudy71.44%
Rain10.64%
Windy8.46%
Other0.41%

Population

Wakefield
341,000

Deprivation Index

36.7 England
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at WF5 8JG

Active
None

Postcode Details for WF5 8JG

Introduced
1 Jan 1980

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024
16 Mar 2024
Companies Data updated for February 2024
2 Mar 2024
Police and Crime data updated for January 2024
1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
Sold House Price data updated for January 2024
24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views to Roadworks within London
17 Feb 2024
Schools Data updated for February 2024

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