Ossett
| Ossett | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
Location within West Yorkshire | |
| Population | 21,861 (2021 census) |
| OS grid reference | SE279205 |
| • London | 186 mi SE |
| Metropolitan borough | |
| Metropolitan county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | OSSETT |
| Postcode district | WF5 |
| Dialling code | 01924 |
| Police | West Yorkshire |
| Fire | West Yorkshire |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| UK Parliament | |
Ossett /ˈɒsɪt/ is a market town in the Wakefield district, in the county of West Yorkshire, England. 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.