Far Richard Close, Ossett
House prices, sold prices and local information for WF5 9NE.
At a glance
4 property sales on Far Richard Close, Ossett have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. The most recent sale was on 21 Jan 2022. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £253,750.
House prices on Far Richard Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Far Richard Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all WF5 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £253,750 | 21 Jan 2022 |
Sold prices on Far Richard Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2, Far Richard Close WF5 9NE | 21 Jan 2022 | £305,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 17, Far Richard Close WF5 9NE | 17 Aug 2020 | £220,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 15, Far Richard Close WF5 9NE | 27 Jun 2019 | £250,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 19, Far Richard Close WF5 9NE | 14 Nov 2018 | £240,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near Far Richard Close
Crime
137 crimes were reported within about a mile of Far Richard Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 44 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 14 |
| Other theft | 13 |
| Shoplifting | 9 |
| Public order | 7 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Far Richard Close is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood area:
- Lower River Calder catchment Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Far Richard Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ossett Holy Trinity CofE VA Primary School 341 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Towngate Primary Academy 311 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Gawthorpe Community Academy 231 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Ossett Flushdyke Junior and Infant School 111 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Highfield School 210 pupils | Foundation special school | 11–19 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Ossett Southdale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School 336 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Dimple Well Infant School and Nursery 161 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Orchard Primary Academy 363 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Dewsbury station 2.2 mi · 44 min walk
- Batley station 2.4 mi · 47 min walk
- Wakefield Westgate station 3.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Warneford Avenue (near, Dewsbury Road) 1 min walk
- Warneford Avenue (Dewsbury Road) 1 min walk
- Dale Street (Dewsbury Road) 3 min walk
- Church Street (Dewsbury Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Ossett Surgery
Ossett Health Village, Kingsway, Ossett · 0.4 mi - Windsor Medical Centre
2 William Street, Leeds Road, Dewsbury · 1.8 mi - Savile Town Medical Ctr.
Scarborough Street, Savile Town, Dewsbury · 1.9 mi - Locala Kirklees Sas
Locala Sas, Po Box 227, Liversedge · 1.9 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 7 of 10 · Crime: decile 6 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 70.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 20.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 8.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 796 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 18.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 65.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 16.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,831 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Nearby streets in WF5
- Kingsway£279k
- Church Street£164k
- New Street£174k
- Manor Road£160k
- Towngate£228k
- Dewsbury Road£140k
- Queens Drive£448k
- Springstone Avenue£219k
- High Street£138k
- Healey Road£148k
- South Parade£166k
- Sowood Avenue£211k