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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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. 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 £51,618 per year. The median sale price in Mirfield is £235,000 (around £249 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £165,750 and £305,000. There are 7 schools in Mirfield: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 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

Median price: £235,000
Price per sq ft: £249
Sales (last 12 months): 270
Typical range (middle 50%): £166K – £305K

Based on 270 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £249 per square foot) in Mirfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £1,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mirfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached65£360,000£283
Semi-Detached99£247,000£270
Terraced72£182,625£215
Flats34£112,250£184

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mirfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mirfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£255,000£92,000£149,950£119,000
2017£245,000£133,000£155,000£115,750
2018£256,750£142,000£163,250£123,500
2019£267,500£120,000£169,975£136,000
2020£285,000£140,000£185,250£135,000
2021£330,000£142,000£188,000£147,000
2022£346,000£141,000£226,000£169,225
2023£379,995£155,000£210,000£158,500
2024£375,123£105,250£230,000£160,000
2025£377,500£115,000£245,000£178,000
2026£352,500£112,250£247,000£175,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mirfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mirfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£206£165£182£149
2017£207£192£171£146
2018£214£228£178£148
2019£217£195£184£153
2020£225£191£202£167
2021£255£204£210£181
2022£276£198£236£199
2023£285£231£242£197
2024£286£165£258£197
2025£277£188£263£207
2026£311£171£277£219
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mirfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Mirfield in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Kirklees district.

Band A£1,627
Band B£1,899
Band C£2,170
Band D£2,441
Band E£2,984
Band F£3,526
Band G£4,068
Band H£4,882

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Mirfield ward.

Local councillors

Martyn Bolt

Mirfield - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

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Hopton Avenue

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Overhall Road

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West Royd Avenue

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WF148JH

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WF149JF

Towngate Grove

WF149AJ

Nettleton Road

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Crossley Lane

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WF148ER

Hopton Hall Lane

WF149BT

Armoury Avenue

WF140AJ

Savile Place

WF148DL

Knowl Road

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Northorpe Court

WF140JT

Crossley Lane

WF140NE

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WF149LT

Water Royd Avenue

WF149NR

Ingham Garth

WF148RA

Chadwick Lane

WF149BL

Heathfield

WF149AL

Littlemoor Road

WF148LG

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WF140AB

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Leeds Road

WF148AB

Huddersfield Road

WF149RH

The Knowl

WF140LD

Robin Royd Garth

WF149PZ

Stocks Bank Road

WF140NT

Quarryfields

WF140NH

Sunny Bank Walk

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WF148EG

Back Lane

WF140PB

Crossley Lane

HD50BU

Highgate Lane

WF148JX

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Bracken Grove

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West Royd Drive

WF149RP

The Knowl

WF148QG

Hagg Lane

WF149BG

Green Terrace

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Huddersfield Road

WF148HG

Woodbottom

WF149DS

Kitson Hill Road

WF140EG

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WF140EA

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WF140NA

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Southway

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Flash Lane

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Crossley Lane

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Savile Place

WF140BD

Wellhouse Lane

WF140ND

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WF140JP

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WF149PN

Westfields Avenue

WF148HF

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Hopton Lane

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Lowlands Road

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