Kingsway - WF5 8DW
Key Postcode Insights
WF5 8DW is a residential postcode situated on Kingsway, Ossett, WF5 with 12 addresses.
It ranks as the 773rd largest and 1672nd most expensive of the 1,917 postcodes in the WF5 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 12 properties: 8 houses and 4 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £386,947
- 10 Year change
- up 47.3%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,529pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 59.9%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £293/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.7%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
WF5 8DW is a residential postcode situated on Kingsway, Ossett, WF5 with 12 addresses.
It ranks as the 773rd largest and 1672nd most expensive of the 1,917 postcodes in the WF5 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 12 properties: 8 houses and 4 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £386,947
- 10 Year change
- up 47.3%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,529pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 59.9%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £293/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.7%/year/yr
Explore Properties in WF5 8DW
- 160-162 Kingsway
4 Bed Early-century House
- 164A Kingsway
House
- 164 Kingsway
4 Bed Early-century House
- 166 Kingsway
House
- 168 Kingsway
House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in WF5 8DW sold for £310,000 on 9th April 2021. Since then prices are up an average of 26.1%.
The current average value in the postcode is £386,947.
The WF5 8DW Sales Market has increased by 47.3% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 1.7% | £386,947 |
| June 2025 | 3.4% | £380,308 |
| June 2024 | -0.1% | £367,924 |
| June 2023 | 5.1% | £368,283 |
| June 2022 | 12.1% | £350,257 |
| June 2021 | 6.9% | £312,396 |
| June 2020 | 2.9% | £292,242 |
| June 2019 | 2.3% | £283,889 |
| June 2018 | 4.8% | £277,519 |
| June 2017 | 0.8% | £264,788 |
| June 2016 | 2.9% | £262,748 |
| June 2015 | 4% | £255,467 |
| June 2014 | 3.4% | £245,591 |
| June 2013 | -0.5% | £237,428 |
| June 2012 | -0.9% | £238,646 |
| June 2011 | -4.4% | £240,722 |
| June 2010 | 6.9% | £251,920 |
| June 2009 | -10.8% | £235,669 |
| June 2008 | -2.1% | £264,226 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £269,883 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,529.
The WF5 8DW Rental Market has increased by 59.9% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.5% | £1,529pcm |
| June 2025 | 2.5% | £1,477pcm |
| June 2024 | 9% | £1,441pcm |
| June 2023 | 8.6% | £1,322pcm |
| June 2022 | 8.3% | £1,218pcm |
| June 2021 | 8.3% | £1,125pcm |
| June 2020 | 3.6% | £1,039pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.6% | £1,003pcm |
| June 2018 | 0.6% | £988pcm |
| June 2017 | 2.6% | £982pcm |
| June 2016 | 2.8% | £956pcm |
| June 2015 | 2.2% | £930pcm |
| June 2014 | 1% | £911pcm |
| June 2013 | -0.2% | £901pcm |
| June 2012 | -0.4% | £903pcm |
| June 2011 | 4% | £907pcm |
| June 2010 | 3% | £873pcm |
| June 2009 | -4.7% | £848pcm |
| June 2008 | 3.6% | £889pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £858pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 9th April 2021 for £310,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 26.1%.
WF5 8DW has had 3 sales since 1995, none of them in the last three years.
- Sold Apr 2021£310,000 | 4 Bed House190, Kingsway, Ossett, WF5 8DW190, Kingsway, Ossett, WF5 8DW
- Sold Jan 2020£277,500 | 4 Bed House180, Kingsway, Ossett, WF5 8DW180, Kingsway, Ossett, WF5 8DW
- Sold Jul 2015£240,000 | 4 Bed House176, Kingsway, Ossett, WF5 8DW176, Kingsway, Ossett, WF5 8DW
Nearby Postcodes
WF5 8DW is the 773rd largest and the 1672nd most expensive postcode out of the 1,917 postcodes in the WF5 area.
- WF5 8DN, Kingsway, Ossett, WF5WF5 8DN30 Addresses|71 m away
- WF5 8EN, Kings Paddock, Ossett, WF5WF5 8EN14 Addresses|108 m away
- WF5 8EW, Holme Field, Ossett, WF5WF5 8EW26 Addresses|127 m away
- WF5 9EP, Cross Ryecroft Street, Ossett, WF5WF5 9EP13 Addresses|134 m away
- WF5 8QU, Kings Close, Ossett, WF5WF5 8QU12 Addresses|135 m away
Property Types
- 1 modern house built after 1980
- 4 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 3 early-century houses built between 1912 and 1935
- 4 other addresses of unknown type
- modern house (1)
- mid-century house (4)
- early-century house (3)
- Unknown (4)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 8 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (1)
- G (0)
- D (6)
- No EPC (4)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Feb 2021£630,000 | 5 Bed House56, Kingsway, Ossett, WF5 8DF56, Kingsway, Ossett, WF5 8DF
- Sold May 2022£499,950 | 5 Bed House74, Kingsway, Ossett, WF5 8DF74, Kingsway, Ossett, WF5 8DF
- Sold May 2018£495,000 | 5 Bed House199, Kingsway, Ossett, WF5 8ED199, Kingsway, Ossett, WF5 8ED
Schools Nearby
- Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School600 m away
- Orchard Primary Academy1.0 km away
- Gawthorpe Community Academy1.0 km away
- Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College1.9 km away
- Manor Croft Academy2.1 km away
- Thornhill Community Academy, A Share Academy3.4 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to WF5 8DW is Dewsbury station, which is 3.1 kilometres away.
- Dewsbury|3.1 km away
- Batley|3.5 km away
- Ravensthorpe|4.6 km away
- Wakefield Westgate|5.5 km away
