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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

WF149RX

St Peters Close

WF148ER

Hopton Hall Lane

WF148AG

East Thorpe Place

WF148RA

Chadwick Lane

WF149HL

Parkfield Croft

WF149HQ

Parkfield Crescent

WF149PQ

Richard Thorpe Avenue

WF149TF

Fernhurst Way

HD50BU

Highgate Lane

WF148AW

King Street

WF148BB

Huddersfield Road

WF148DJ

Knowl Road

WF148HP

Hopton Hall Lane

WF148LS

South Brook Gardens

WF148PS

Chadwick Fold Lane

WF149AF

Chapel Street

WF149AL

Littlemoor Road

WF149HG

Park View

WF149HW

Park Grove

WF149PW

Westfields Road

WF149RW

The Knowl

WF148DW

The Embankment

WF148HF

Woodbottom

WF148PA

Waste Lane

WF148DH

Knowl Road

WF148BU

Riverside Close

WF148DZ

Chadwick Hall Gardens

WF148HB

Steanard Lane

WF148HR

Elmwood Close

WF148JD

Calder View

WF148JN

Hopton Lane

WF148JW

Hopton Avenue

WF148DG

Fenton Street

WF148HL

Brook Field

WF148JF

Calder View

WF148NR

Calder Road

WF149HH

Parkfield Way

WF149LD

West Royd Avenue

WF149LU

Water Royd Avenue

WF149NY

Parker Lane

WF149TG

Fernhurst Close

WF148AU

Mirfield

WF148AD

Trinity Street

WF148HE

Woodbottom

WF148HN

Brendon Court

WF148JP

Hopton Lane

WF148LZ

Ledgard Wharf

WF148QJ

River Bank View

WF149AN

Nettleton Avenue

WF149ND

Fernhurst Lea

WF149PR

Crowlees Road

WF148NF

Back Station Road

WF148JR

Hopton Drive

WF148LB

Four Acres

WF148PF

Chadwick Fold Lane

WF148PN

North Street

WF148PR

Woodend Road

WF149AW

Nettleton Road

WF149HP

Huddersfield Road

WF149NZ

Crowlees Gardens

WF149SA

Back Knowl Road

WF149TQ

Richmond Lea

WF148JY

Cross Bank Street

WF149RD

Crowther Road

WF148EN

Hopton Hall Lane

WF148HW

Cheviot Way

WF148LE

Gregory Springs Lane

WF149AU

Wilson Avenue

WF149HN

Huddersfield Road

WF149PL

Westfields Avenue

WF149RP

The Knowl

WF148AQ

Princess Street

WF148AZ

Huddersfield Road

WF148JS

Hopton Lane

WF149BA

Field Croft Court

WF149PT

Westfield Court

WF148HA

Steanard Lane

WF148NL

Station Road

WF148NN

Calder Road

WF148QE

Oakleigh Gardens

WF149AB

Oddfellows Street

WF149RS

York Grove

WF148AY

St Pauls Road

WF149AJ

Nettleton Road

WF149JX

Beechwood Road

WF149PJ

Crowlees Road

WF148AJ

Regency Road

WF148HG

Woodbottom

WF148HT

Hill Top Crescent

WF148JL

Covey Clough Court

WF148NU

Co Operative Street

WF148NZ

Ledgard Wharf

WF148PD

Hurst Lane

WF149AE

Beech Street

WF149RF

Knowl Grove

WF148EL

Hopton Hall Lane

WF149HR

Shepley Bridge

WF149NE

Huddersfield Road

WF149RB

Knowl Road

WF148JB

Hill Park

Data Sources

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