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Mirfield Central & Hopton

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About

Mirfield Central & Hopton is a distinct area within the larger town of Mirfield, situated in the Kirklees district. The central part is defined by its position near the River Calder and the Calder and Hebble Navigation canal, with the railway line serving as a key transport link. Hopton forms a more residential segment to the southeast, characterised by its own local facilities and community focus.

The area's landscape is marked by the transition from the central valley to the rising ground of Hopton. A notable local landmark is Hopton Hall, a historic country house with grounds that contribute to the area's green spaces. The parish church of St Mary's, with its prominent spire, is a central feature overlooking the town from its hillside position.

Area overview

On average Mirfield Central & Hopton has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Mirfield Central & Hopton is £47,547 per year. There are 3 schools in Mirfield Central & Hopton: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Mirfield Central & Hopton is home to around 6,930 people, with a population density of about 885.7 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
12.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Mirfield Central & Hopton Population
6,930
Population density
885.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.54(-11%)
Public order
6.49(-27%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.35(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.35(-56%)
Burglary
5.63(+10%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,418
92.55%
Pakistani
101
1.46%
Other White
68
0.98%
White and Asian (mixed)
61
0.88%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
53
0.76%
Total population: 6,935

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,960
33.65%
Level 3 (A level)
1,080
18.54%
No qualifications
970
16.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
800
13.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
472
8.1%
Total 16+ residents: 5,824

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,177
36.23%
Owns with a mortgage
1,034
31.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
511
15.73%
Social rents from council
334
10.28%
Other social rented
117
3.6%
Total households: 3,249

Property prices in Mirfield Central & Hopton

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Mirfield Central & Hopton area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £1,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Mirfield Central & Hopton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mirfield Central & Hopton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached36£375,250£3,161
Flats10£73,500£1,546
Semi-Detached35£230,000£3,013
Terraced30£176,000£2,308

10 years median price trend in Mirfield Central & Hopton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mirfield Central & Hopton.

All postcodes in Mirfield Central & Hopton

WF148EJ

Hopton Lane

WF148PF

Chadwick Fold Lane

WF149SP

Crow Nest Court

WF148PQ

Johnson Street

WF148JF

Calder View

WF149NZ

Crowlees Gardens

WF149AF

Chapel Street

WF149LU

Water Royd Avenue

WF148QE

Oakleigh Gardens

WF149RT

Brown Street

WF149PN

Westfields Avenue

WF149RN

The Knowl

WF148HE

Woodbottom

WF149RL

Castle View

WF148PE

The Waste

WF148EP

Hopton Hall Lane

WF148DJ

Knowl Road

WF148JB

Hill Park

WF149HW

Park Grove

WF148JH

Cross Bank Street

WF149JX

Beechwood Road

WF148JG

Calder Close

WF149PB

Park Avenue

WF148PG

Marshall Street

WF148AW

King Street

WF148NZ

Ledgard Wharf

WF148DW

The Embankment

WF148HL

Brook Field

WF148HN

Brendon Court

WF149HG

Park View

WF149TQ

Richmond Lea

WF149SA

Back Knowl Road

WF149AY

Edward Road

WF148LN

Station Road

WF148NS

Hirst Street

WF149NE

Huddersfield Road

WF148NT

Waste Lane

WF149RX

St Peters Close

WF148AQ

Princess Street

WF149HR

Shepley Bridge

WF149RU

Scarboro Meadows

WF148LP

Eastthorpe Court

WF148DG

Fenton Street

WF148NL

Station Road

WF148QJ

River Bank View

WF149AP

Nettleton Road

WF149TF

Fernhurst Way

WF148PD

Hurst Lane

WF149AS

Wilson Road

WF148AT

Huddersfield Road

WF148BU

Riverside Close

WF149BP

New Tanhouse

WF148NA

Station Road

WF149RD

Crowther Road

WF148DN

Doctor Lane

WF148HU

Jackroyd Lane

WF148AF

Huddersfield Road

WF148LY

Hurst Lane

WF148AZ

Huddersfield Road

WF149AX

Wilson Road

WF149RJ

Knowl Road

WF148BE

Mirfield

WF149HP

Huddersfield Road

WF148JJ

Banks Mews

WF148JU

Hopton Lane

WF149JY

West Royd Avenue

WF148HZ

Steanard Lane

WF148LG

Gregory Springs Mount

WF148LX

Lowlands Road

WF148DB

Newgate

WF148HT

Hill Top Crescent

WF149PU

The Maltings

WF149DB

Royd Court

WF148BL

Mirfield

WF148JZ

Hopton Lane

WF149PG

Crowlees Road

WF148AE

Huddersfield Road

WF148PW

Chadwick Fold Lane

WF148EN

Hopton Hall Lane

WF149RW

The Knowl

WF148HW

Cheviot Way

WF148EL

Hopton Hall Lane

WF149AW

Nettleton Road

WF148AR

Beech Grove

WF148JX

Briery Grove

WF148BD

Huddleston Court

WF148HB

Steanard Lane

WF148PU

Spinners Way

WF149BT

Armoury Avenue

WF148JP

Hopton Lane

WF148NH

Brewery Wharf

WF148NR

Calder Road

WF148PZ

Chiltern Drive

WF148HR

Elmwood Close

WF149PD

Springfield Park

WF148DE

St Pauls Terrace

WF148PS

Chadwick Fold Lane

WF149NY

Parker Lane

WF149LD

West Royd Avenue

WF148JR

Hopton Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.