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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

WF149LJ

Fernhurst Road

WF149PQ

Richard Thorpe Avenue

WF149AN

Nettleton Avenue

WF149RH

The Knowl

WF148JN

Hopton Lane

WF148DD

Newgate

WF148AG

East Thorpe Place

WF148AX

St Pauls Road

WF148PX

Oakfield Drive

WF148LU

Lowlands Road

WF148HG

Woodbottom

WF149PR

Crowlees Road

WF148AH

Queen Street

WF149NB

Fernhurst Road

WF148JS

Hopton Lane

WF148HJ

Sands Lane

WF148LT

Trinity Street

WF148DL

Knowl Road

WF148PJ

Calder Road

WF149AL

Littlemoor Road

WF148NG

Back Station Road

WF148JW

Hopton Avenue

WF149DJ

Royd Court

WF148HP

Hopton Hall Lane

WF149PT

Westfield Court

WF148DP

Doctor Lane

WF148LL

Station Road

WF148LB

Four Acres

WF148DQ

Knowl Road

WF149HQ

Parkfield Crescent

WF149AU

Wilson Avenue

WF149RA

Knowl Road

WF149PX

Huddersfield Road

WF148LF

Granny Lane

WF148NU

Co Operative Street

WF148LS

South Brook Gardens

WF148QF

Back Station Road

WF148PL

South Street

WF148JY

Cross Bank Street

WF149RQ

Knowl Road

WF149HJ

Parkfield Avenue

WF148PN

North Street

WF149PL

Westfields Avenue

WF148LQ

Gregory Springs Road

WF148EW

Chapel Hill

WF148HQ

Boathouse Lane

WF148EG

Back Lane

WF149AT

Wilson Avenue

WF148BT

St Pauls Lock

WF149PY

Huddersfield Road

WF149HH

Parkfield Way

WF149PJ

Crowlees Road

WF148AB

Huddersfield Road

WF149AQ

Nettleton Road

WF148HX

Jackroyd Lane

WF149PW

Westfields Road

WF149BA

Field Croft Court

WF148PA

Waste Lane

WF149PP

Crowlees Road

WF149TG

Fernhurst Close

WF148AD

Trinity Street

WF148BJ

Huddersfield Road

WF148QH

Fishermans Walk

WF148HS

Jackroyd Lane

WF149RR

York Road

WF148LA

Granny Lane

WF148BP

Bellstring Lane

WF148EH

Jackroyd Lane

WF149FF

Knowl Park Gardens

WF148HY

Jackroyd Lane

WF148BB

Huddersfield Road

WF149RS

York Grove

WF149DA

Huddersfield Road

WF148NF

Back Station Road

WF148NY

Regent Street

WF149ND

Fernhurst Lea

WF149AA

Nettleton Road

WF149AD

Oddfellows Street

WF149PE

Springfield Park

WF148AY

St Pauls Road

WF148JQ

The Paddock

WF148AJ

Regency Road

WF148JT

Hopton Lane

WF149RZ

Back Knowl Road

WF148PH

Chadwick Fold Lane

WF149AG

Shaw Street

WF148JL

Covey Clough Court

WF148NX

Spencer Street

WF149RF

Knowl Grove

WF149TE

Fernhurst Crescent

WF149RP

The Knowl

WF148ER

Hopton Hall Lane

WF148NP

Calder Road

WF148LD

Granny Lane

WF149AR

Wilson Terrace

WF148AN

Huddersfield Road

WF148QA

Top Meadow

HD50BU

Highgate Lane

WF149AH

Armoury Avenue

WF148PR

Woodend Road

Data Sources

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