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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 283 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Mirfield 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 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached74£367,500£3,057
Flats25£105,000£1,833
Semi-Detached108£245,000£2,892
Terraced76£177,000£2,356

10 years median price trend in Mirfield

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

All postcodes in Mirfield

WF149QU

Stocks Bank Road

WF140QF

Shill Bank Lane

WF149ES

Kitson Hill Crescent

WF140PA

Crossley Lane

WF149NJ

Park Drive

WF149AU

Wilson Avenue

WF148JN

Hopton Lane

WF149BB

Francis Street

WF140LG

Robin Royd Lane

WF140QR

Eastfield Road

WF148AG

East Thorpe Place

WF148JR

Hopton Drive

WF149DL

Huddersfield Road

WF149BS

Brickyard

WF148HS

Jackroyd Lane

WF140FA

Strawberry Way

WF148ET

Northgate

WF140JF

Old Engine Close

WF148BD

Huddleston Court

WF140EJ

Coppin Hall Lane

WF149EX

Woodsome Drive

WF148AN

Huddersfield Road

WF149NP

Ingham Close

WF148JD

Calder View

WF149RQ

Knowl Road

WF140LW

Northway

WF149RU

Scarboro Meadows

WF148NS

Hirst Street

WF140AQ

Whitehall Avenue

WF148NN

Calder Road

WF148NW

Wheatley Drive

WF149RL

Castle View

WF149SQ

Fox Royd View

WF149JH

Dunbottle Lane

WF149HU

Church Lane

WF149EN

Kitson Hill Road

WF148EX

Hand Bank Lane

WF140LJ

Dyke Close

WF149JG

Towngate

WF140PY

Woodward Court

WF149SR

Norman Road

WF148JJ

Banks Mews

WF140DY

Summers Drive

WF140DF

Greenside Court

WF148QF

Back Station Road

WF149HG

Park View

WF140EU

Stocks Bank Road

WF149LJ

Fernhurst Road

WF149ED

Farrar Avenue

WF140LR

Northway Crescent

WF149DR

Tannery Court

WF149AQ

Nettleton Road

WF148NZ

Ledgard Wharf

WF149DY

Lady Heton Grove

WF148ES

Hopton Lane

WF148BU

Riverside Close

WF148BP

Bellstring Lane

WF148JG

Calder Close

WF149JS

Lodge Drive

WF148QH

Fishermans Walk

WF140HT

Redlands Close

WF149SG

Water Royd Lane

WF148PN

North Street

WF149LD

West Royd Avenue

WF149DF

Water Royd Lane

WF140EZ

Bracken Hill

WF140PR

Hepworth Lane

WF148JU

Hopton Lane

WF149LR

Water Royd Avenue

WF149JT

Crowlees Close

WF149EU

Fox Royd Drive

WF140JA

Old Bank Road

WF149BD

Victoria Place

WF148AZ

Huddersfield Road

WF140BB

Jenny Lane

WF149JN

Overhall Park

WF149PG

Crowlees Road

WF148AT

Huddersfield Road

WF149NY

Parker Lane

WF148DF

Fenton Street

WF140DU

Shillbank Lane

WF148BJ

Huddersfield Road

WF148EJ

Hopton Lane

WF149QL

Meadowbank Crescent

WF148PG

Marshall Street

WF149HX

Church Lane

WF149PJ

Crowlees Road

WF149QY

Abbey Close

WF140AZ

Green Side Estate

WF140BQ

Wellhouse Close

WF140JS

Sunnybank Road

WF149RJ

Knowl Road

WF149JU

Dunbottle Way

WF148PL

South Street

WF148QE

Oakleigh Gardens

WF148PQ

Johnson Street

WF149SY

Water Royd Crescent

WF149EY

Woodsome Drive

WF149LN

Water Royd Drive

WF149LE

West Royd Avenue

Data Sources

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