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Property Price Trends
Eden Ave, Ossett
WF5 9EB Wakefield District (B)
What are the historical property price trends?
Explore the yearly trends in property prices for the WF5 postcode district in the UK. Stay informed and make smart real estate decisions based on the accurate, analysed data.
Property Price Trends
WF5
Most Expensive Property
£595,000
The Knoll West Wells Road, WF5 8PH
Sold: 08 March 2024
Cheapest Property
£90,000
The Coach House Zion Street, WF5 9QT
Sold: 24 October 1997
£202,000
The average house price in Wakefield was £202,000 in November 2024 (provisional), up 3.6% from November 2023. This was lower than the rise in Yorkshire and The Humber (5.7%) over the same period.
£745
Private rents rose slightly to an average of £745 in December 2024, an annual increase of 1.4% from £735 in December 2023. This was lower than the rise in Yorkshire and The Humber (5.4%) over the year.
£179,000
The average price paid by first-time buyers was £179,000 in November 2024 (provisional). This was 4.1% higher than the average of £172,000 in November 2023 (revised).
£209,000
For homes bought with a mortgage, the average house price was £209,000 in November 2024 (provisional). This was 3.8% higher than the average of £202,000 in November 2023 (revised).
Data last updated: 17 Feb 2025. Data extracted from ONS housing prices/rents: inflation and price indices by local authority (Wakefield, E08000036). Rent estimates are provisional, and are for the latest 2 months.
Local House Price Trends
Have property prices been rising or falling in WF5 9EB?
The graph below shows the five-year capital growth figures for properties for the WF5 postcode district. Figures show year-on-year capital growth and not accumulative growth over the five-year period.
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Regional Property Analysis
What trends is the property market seeing in West Yorkshire?
For Homebuyers
West Yorkshire has seen a gradual increase in house prices in recent years, with the average property price currently standing at £196,000. Areas such as Leeds (LS1-LS14), Bradford (BD1-BD10), and Wakefield (WF1-WF4) are popular choices for homebuyers, with strong demand driving prices up. The availability of properties in these areas is moderate, with a good mix of new developments and older properties on the market. Overall, West Yorkshire offers a diverse range of housing options for homebuyers, from city centre apartments to suburban family homes.
For Renters
Rent prices in West Yorkshire are on the rise, with the average monthly rent for a two-bedroom property currently sitting at £700. Areas such as Huddersfield (HD1-HD6), Halifax (HX1-HX3), and Keighley (BD20-BD22) are popular among renters, offering a mix of affordable housing options. However, the availability of rental properties in these areas can be limited, with high demand driving prices up. Overall, West Yorkshire offers a range of rental properties to suit different budgets and preferences.
For Investors
West Yorkshire is an attractive option for property investors, with strong rental yields and potential for capital growth. Areas such as Halifax (HX1-HX3), Bradford (BD1-BD10), and Leeds (LS1-LS14) offer good opportunities for investors, with a high demand for rental properties driving up yields. The availability of investment properties in these areas is moderate, with a mix of buy-to-let apartments and houses on the market. Overall, West Yorkshire presents a promising market for property investors looking to make a return on their investment.
For Homebuyers
West Yorkshire has seen a gradual increase in house prices in recent years, with the average property price currently standing at £196,000. Areas such as Leeds (LS1-LS14), Bradford (BD1-BD10), and Wakefield (WF1-WF4) are popular choices for homebuyers, with strong demand driving prices up. The availability of properties in these areas is moderate, with a good mix of new developments and older properties on the market. Overall, West Yorkshire offers a diverse range of housing options for homebuyers, from city centre apartments to suburban family homes.
For Renters
Rent prices in West Yorkshire are on the rise, with the average monthly rent for a two-bedroom property currently sitting at £700. Areas such as Huddersfield (HD1-HD6), Halifax (HX1-HX3), and Keighley (BD20-BD22) are popular among renters, offering a mix of affordable housing options. However, the availability of rental properties in these areas can be limited, with high demand driving prices up. Overall, West Yorkshire offers a range of rental properties to suit different budgets and preferences.
For Investors
West Yorkshire is an attractive option for property investors, with strong rental yields and potential for capital growth. Areas such as Halifax (HX1-HX3), Bradford (BD1-BD10), and Leeds (LS1-LS14) offer good opportunities for investors, with a high demand for rental properties driving up yields. The availability of investment properties in these areas is moderate, with a mix of buy-to-let apartments and houses on the market. Overall, West Yorkshire presents a promising market for property investors looking to make a return on their investment.
Last updated on 31 May 2025. Property market analysis is based on official data, and interpreted using neural networks (machine learning model), and subject to our Terms and Conditions.
Yield for WF5 9EB
Estimated yield for property investors
4.32%
Yield
The estimated yield for the WF5 9EB postcode area is 4.32%, compared to the national average yield of 3.8%.
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Use this graph to view the housing affordability ratio data, as well as median house prices and household earnings in England and Wales, from 1997-2024.
Property sales
What houses have been sold in WF5 9EB?
The recently sold properties table lists homes around WF5 9EB that have been recorded by HM Land Registry, and their sold prices.
Price paid information is not personal, but property-related information. All commercial transactions, sales that have not been lodged with HM Land Registry or sales that were not for full market value are excluded.
| Date | Price | Property Address | Property Type | Estate Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 February 2024 | £300,000 | Unit 2a Roundwood Industrial Estate, Ossett, WF5 9BQ | Other | Freehold |
| 19 February 2024 | £112,500 | 15 Denholme Drive, Ossett, WF5 9NB | Terraced | Freehold |
| 29 February 2024 | £185,000 | 32 Wood Street, Ossett, WF5 9NT | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
| 02 February 2004 | £226,000 | The Coach House Zion Street, Ossett, WF5 9QT | Detached | Freehold |
| 24 October 1997 | £90,000 | The Coach House Zion Street, Ossett, WF5 9QT | Detached | Freehold |
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| 03 November 2023 | £170,000 | 7 Willow Grove, Ossett, WF5 0AH | Terraced | Freehold |
| 29 February 2024 | £230,000 | 15 Marsden Avenue, Ossett, WF5 0AW | Semi-Detached | Leasehold |
| 15 February 2024 | £200,000 | 18 Sowood Avenue, Ossett, WF5 0DD | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
| 01 March 2024 | £107,500 | 59 Greenfield Avenue, Ossett, WF5 0ER | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 30 November 2023 | £160,000 | 10 Charles Street, Ossett, WF5 0LR | Terraced | Freehold |
| 01 March 2024 | £138,000 | 1 Kingsway Gardens, Ossett, WF5 8BX | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
| 03 April 2023 | £103,000 | 31 Kingsway Gardens, Ossett, WF5 8BX | Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold |
| 25 September 2023 | £209,000 | 12 Deneside, Ossett, WF5 8EA | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
| 24 November 2023 | £280,000 | 6 Deneside, Ossett, WF5 8EB | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
| 15 September 2022 | £275,000 | 1 Kingsway Grove, Ossett, WF5 8FA | Terraced | Freehold |
| 15 November 2022 | £250,000 | 40 Birchen Avenue, Ossett, WF5 8HT | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
| 27 November 2023 | £155,000 | Holmeview Runtlings, Ossett, WF5 8JJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold |
| 08 March 2024 | £595,000 | The Knoll West Wells Road, Ossett, WF5 8PH | Detached | Freehold |
Please note that house prices for properties sold in and around WF5 9EB during this period do not reflect current values of properties in this postcode area, they are the prices paid at the time of sale. Prices paid is property price data for single residential property sales in England and Wales, sold on the market at full market value, and lodged with the Land Registry for registration.
For more information about the statistical data sets contained on this page, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets.
Average monthly mortgage payments
Data on this page contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Property data and analysis from PropertyData.co.uk.
Statistical Data Sets
Statistics extracted are from the UK House Price Index, published each month from HM Land Registry, and broken down into Country, Region, and County level.
All content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0, except where otherwise stated
