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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 108 recent sales, the median property price is £236,000 in Mirfield Central & Hopton area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £875,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mirfield Central & Hopton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats11£75,000
Terraced27£177,000
Semi-Detached32£230,000
Detached38£364,000

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

WF148DP

Doctor Lane

WF148NP

Calder Road

WF149AQ

Nettleton Road

WF149AX

Wilson Road

WF149BP

New Tanhouse

WF149HJ

Parkfield Avenue

WF149PE

Springfield Park

WF149RN

The Knowl

WF148HS

Jackroyd Lane

WF148PU

Spinners Way

WF149PN

Westfields Avenue

WF148QF

Back Station Road

WF149DB

Royd Court

WF148AA

Huddersfield Road

WF148DD

Newgate

WF148EJ

Hopton Lane

WF148LT

Trinity Street

WF148NW

Wheatley Drive

WF148PW

Chadwick Fold Lane

WF148DL

Knowl Road

WF148JG

Calder Close

WF148PJ

Calder Road

WF149PD

Springfield Park

WF149RH

The Knowl

WF148AH

Queen Street

WF148BT

St Pauls Lock

WF148DE

St Pauls Terrace

WF148EA

Hopton Hall Lane

WF148LX

Lowlands Road

WF149AG

Shaw Street

WF149DA

Huddersfield Road

WF149RQ

Knowl Road

WF149SP

Crow Nest Court

WF149RZ

Back Knowl Road

WF148AT

Huddersfield Road

WF148ET

Northgate

WF148LD

Granny Lane

WF148LP

Eastthorpe Court

WF148NH

Brewery Wharf

WF149AH

Armoury Avenue

WF149NB

Fernhurst Road

WF148ES

Hopton Lane

WF148NG

Back Station Road

WF148HY

Jackroyd Lane

WF148LQ

Gregory Springs Road

WF148NT

Waste Lane

WF148PH

Chadwick Fold Lane

WF148PX

Oakfield Drive

WF148PZ

Chiltern Drive

WF149AP

Nettleton Road

WF148BJ

Huddersfield Road

WF148DQ

Knowl Road

WF148EH

Jackroyd Lane

WF148HQ

Boathouse Lane

WF148JX

Briery Grove

WF148LG

Gregory Springs Mount

WF148NS

Hirst Street

WF148NY

Regent Street

WF148BL

Mirfield

WF149AD

Oddfellows Street

WF148AB

Huddersfield Road

WF148PQ

Johnson Street

WF149AA

Nettleton Road

WF149AY

Edward Road

WF149JY

West Royd Avenue

WF149RL

Castle View

WF149RU

Scarboro Meadows

WF148AE

Huddersfield Road

WF148DU

Doctor Lane

WF149LJ

Fernhurst Road

WF148BE

Mirfield

WF148HZ

Steanard Lane

WF148EG

Back Lane

WF149BT

Armoury Avenue

WF148AX

St Pauls Road

WF148DN

Doctor Lane

WF148NX

Spencer Street

WF148QH

Fishermans Walk

WF149PP

Crowlees Road

WF148DF

Fenton Street

WF148EP

Hopton Hall Lane

WF148HJ

Sands Lane

WF148PY

Fairway

WF149PB

Park Avenue

WF149RJ

Knowl Road

WF148DB

Newgate

WF148AF

Huddersfield Road

WF148HU

Jackroyd Lane

WF148JU

Hopton Lane

WF148LA

Granny Lane

WF149PX

Huddersfield Road

WF149RA

Knowl Road

WF149PH

Richard Thorpe Avenue

WF148JJ

Banks Mews

WF148JQ

The Paddock

WF148JT

Hopton Lane

WF148LN

Station Road

WF148PL

South Street

WF148QA

Top Meadow

WF149PY

Huddersfield Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.