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About

Mirfield ward encompasses a mix of residential neighbourhoods and green spaces within the town of Mirfield. The area is centred around the River Calder, which flows through its southern part, and includes local amenities and shopping streets serving the community. Housing ranges from Victorian terraces to more modern developments, with several parks and recreational grounds scattered throughout the ward.

The ward contains the historic Mirfield Parish Church, a prominent landmark with origins dating back centuries, situated near the river. Industrial heritage is present along the waterways, though the landscape is largely characterised by suburban living. Transport links include the railway station, providing connections to nearby Huddersfield and Leeds, while the M62 motorway runs along the ward's northern boundary.

Area overview

On average Mirfield has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Mirfield is £51,606 per year. There are 7 schools in Mirfield: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Mirfield is home to around 19,771 people, with a population density of about 1,461.3 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Mirfield Population
19,771
Population density
1,461.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.38(-15%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.64(-47%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.72(-33%)
Public order
5.72(-35%)
Other theft
5.31(-20%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
18,062
91.35%
Pakistani
411
2.08%
Other White
264
1.34%
Indian
204
1.03%
White and Asian (mixed)
153
0.77%
Total population: 19,773

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,255
32.11%
Level 3 (A level)
2,957
18.07%
No qualifications
2,781
16.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,262
13.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,511
9.23%
Total 16+ residents: 16,365

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
3,560
40.61%
Owns with a mortgage
2,921
33.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,102
12.57%
Social rents from council
814
9.29%
Other social rented
170
1.94%
Total households: 8,766

Property prices in Mirfield

Based on 273 recent sales, the median property price is £242,500 in Mirfield 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 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached112£240,000
Detached75£377,000
Flats25£105,000
Terraced61£177,000

10 years median price trend in Mirfield

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

All postcodes in Mirfield

WF148NT

Waste Lane

WF148PH

Chadwick Fold Lane

WF148PX

Oakfield Drive

WF148PZ

Chiltern Drive

WF149AP

Nettleton Road

WF149DG

Kenilworth Close

WF149FB

Waspsnest Court

WF149HZ

Pinfold Lane

WF149JL

Vicarage Meadow

WF149JS

Lodge Drive

WF140AD

Lee Green

WF140DR

Jill Lane

WF140LN

Southway

WF140NQ

Sunny Bank Walk

WF140NW

Sunnybank Road

WF140PP

Hepworth Close

WF140PZ

Shill Bank Lane

WF140QW

Shill Bank Lane

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

WF149BW

Wilson Road

WF149EG

Kitson Hill Road

WF149QT

Stocks Bank Road

WF149QY

Abbey Close

WF149SJ

Kings Head Road

WF148BL

Mirfield

WF149AD

Oddfellows Street

WF140AL

Savile Place

WF140AS

Greenside Road

WF140AU

Greenside Road

WF140BJ

Bishops Way

WF140HX

Old Bank Road

WF140PR

Hepworth Lane

WF140QZ

Spring Place Court

WF148AB

Huddersfield Road

WF148PQ

Johnson Street

WF149AA

Nettleton Road

WF149AY

Edward Road

WF149DX

Farrar Drive

WF149HX

Church Lane

WF149JY

West Royd Avenue

WF149LH

Overhall Road

WF149NH

Park Drive

WF149RL

Castle View

WF149RU

Scarboro Meadows

WF140EH

Leeds Road

WF140AR

Greenside Road

WF140AT

Greenside Road

WF140EL

Coppin Hall Lane

WF140PD

Wellhouse Avenue

WF148AE

Huddersfield Road

WF148DU

Doctor Lane

WF149DF

Water Royd Lane

WF149FA

Moor Croft Close

WF149LJ

Fernhurst Road

WF149NQ

Park Drive

WF149NR

Ingham Garth

WF149PA

Parker Lane

WF149SL

Kings Head Road

WF149SS

Norman Drive

WF149TH

Ford Drive

WF148BE

Mirfield

WF148HZ

Steanard Lane

WF148EG

Back Lane

WF149BT

Armoury Avenue

WF140AA

Lee Green

WF140AF

Savile Court

WF140HH

Chestnut Meadows

WF140JF

Old Engine Close

WF140NU

Crossley Lane

WF140PU

Flash Lane

WF148AX

St Pauls Road

WF148DN

Doctor Lane

WF148NX

Spencer Street

WF148QH

Fishermans Walk

WF149EB

Priory Way

WF149EQ

Lady Heton Drive

WF149JQ

Camm Lane

WF149SB

Water Royd Lane

WF149PP

Crowlees Road

WF140AY

Greenside Mount

WF140BD

Wellhouse Lane

WF140ER

Manor Drive

WF140JX

Crossley Grove

WF140PQ

Wellhouse Court Mews

WF140QY

Grove Street

WF148DF

Fenton Street

WF148EP

Hopton Hall Lane

WF148HJ

Sands Lane

WF148PY

Fairway

WF149DT

Moor Top

WF149PB

Park Avenue

WF149QA

Back Lane

WF149QD

Stocks Bank Road

Data Sources

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