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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

WF140JB

Oastler Grove

WF148PJ

Calder Road

WF140ET

Leeds Road

WF148AQ

Princess Street

WF149EF

Priory Way

WF140LH

Finching Grove

WF149JQ

Camm Lane

WF149DW

Haworth Close

WF140EF

Quarry Place

WF148LX

Lowlands Road

WF149EJ

Priory Close

WF148PF

Chadwick Fold Lane

WF140JG

Sunnybank Road

WF148JP

Hopton Lane

WF140BE

Wellhouse Lane

WF148BB

Huddersfield Road

WF149EA

Farrar Drive

WF140JR

Jubilee Gardens

WF149AZ

Francis Street

WF140EN

Coppin Hall Grove

WF149LY

Uplands Drive

WF148PA

Waste Lane

WF140HB

Stocks Bank Drive

WF140AA

Lee Green

WF140PF

Sunny Bank Grove

WF149PY

Huddersfield Road

WF149RS

York Grove

WF148AA

Huddersfield Road

WF149NE

Huddersfield Road

WF149RY

Kitson Hill Road

WF149JL

Vicarage Meadow

WF149SF

Water Royd Lane

WF149ND

Fernhurst Lea

WF149DZ

Lady Heton Drive

WF148DH

Knowl Road

WF149NH

Park Drive

WF149QQ

Quarryside Road

WF140BJ

Bishops Way

WF140QE

Sykes Avenue

WF140DR

Jill Lane

WF149BY

Kitson Hill Road

WF149NA

West Royd Park

WF149PW

Westfields Road

WF149AS

Wilson Road

WF148JB

Hill Park

WF149SZ

Holmdene Drive

WF149RN

The Knowl

WF140NF

Sunny Bank Avenue

WF149PS

Pinfold Lane

WF149HP

Huddersfield Road

WF140AN

Wellhouse

WF149SW

Foxroyd Avenue

WF148AH

Queen Street

WF149QJ

Nab Lane

WF140LE

Robin Royd Croft

WF149QZ

Kitson Hill Road

WF140LY

Taylor Hall Lane

WF140LX

Eastway

WF148AF

Huddersfield Road

WF148LB

Four Acres

Data Sources

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