Ossett · WF5

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Covering Gawthorpe, Ossett, including Dewsbury East, Horbury & South Ossett, Wakefield West. Find accredited domestic energy assessors nearby.

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WF5 (Gawthorpe) in a nutshell

WF5 covers Gawthorpe, Ossett, in Kirklees and Wakefield. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for WF5

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Two councils in one district

WF5 is split between Kirklees and Wakefield. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

WF5 stretches across Dewsbury East, Horbury & South Ossett, Ossett and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'WF5', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Terrace and semi country

Most homes here are terraces or semis. Insulation and heating upgrades are the usual way to nudge a rating up, so have receipts ready.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Ossett: 23.7% terraced, 43.2% semi-detached
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England landlord rules: quick version

  • When you let: you need a valid EPC, usually good for 10 years.
  • Minimum E: most private lets need E or better, unless exempt.

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Next door to WF5

WF12 · ChickenleyWF2 · KirkhamgateWF13 · Dewsbury MoorWF1 · AlverthorpeWF4 · CrigglestoneWF3 · East Ardsley

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does WF5 cover?

WF5 (Gawthorpe, Ossett) includes the wards of Dewsbury East, Horbury & South Ossett, Ossett, Wakefield West, Wrenthorpe & Outwood West (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to WF5?

Neighbouring districts include WF12 (Chickenley), WF2 (Kirkhamgate), WF13 (Dewsbury Moor), WF1 (Alverthorpe) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering WF5 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in WF5?

About 9,360 households and 21,233 residents at the 2011 Census, across 664 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is WF5 in?

WF5 sits in Kirklees, Wakefield (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Dewsbury and Batley, Ossett and Denby Dale, Wakefield and Rothwell.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
WF5 1
Areas covered
Gawthorpe, Ossett 2
Active postcodes
664 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
9,360 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
21,233 2
Electoral wards
Dewsbury East, Horbury & South Ossett, Ossett, Wakefield West, Wrenthorpe & Outwood West 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Dewsbury and Batley, Ossett and Denby Dale, Wakefield and Rothwell 4
Local authority
Kirklees, Wakefield 4
Households privately renting (Ossett built-up area)
14.2% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

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