Old Bank Road, Mirfield, WF14 0HS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF14 0HS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.1%	51.6%	1.5%	51.0%	0.6%
Male	49.9%	48.4%	-1.5%	49.0%	-0.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	31.6%	36.9%	5.3%	37.9%	-1.0%
Married: Opposite sex	53.3%	47%	-6.3%	44.2%	2.8%
Separated	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	10.2%	9.8%	-0.4%	9.1%	0.7%
Widowed	3.6%	5.2%	1.6%	6.1%	-0.9%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	50.6%	51%	0.4%	48.4%	2.6%
Good health	36.6%	35.5%	-1.1%	33.6%	1.9%
Fair health	9.7%	12.3%	2.6%	12.7%	-0.4%
Bad health	2.4%	1%	-1.4%	4.0%	-3.0%
Very bad health	0.7%	0.2%	-0.5%	1.2%	-1.0%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	14.5%	15.3%	0.8%	18.2%	-2.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.7%	7%	-8.7%	9.6%	-2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.7%	15.9%	-2.8%	13.4%	2.5%
Apprenticeship	5.4%	2.4%	-3.0%	5.3%	-2.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.3%	19.6%	6.3%	16.9%	2.7%
Degree or Similar	28.6%	35.5%	6.9%	33.8%	1.7%
Other	3.9%	4.3%	0.4%	2.8%	1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.5%	0.7%	0.2%	0.7%	0.0%
Indian	0%	3.7%	3.7%	3.1%	0.6%
Pakistani	0%	4.9%	4.9%	2.7%	2.2%
Other Asian	0.2%	1.2%	1.0%	1.6%	-0.4%
Black African	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%	1.0%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Asian	1.2%	0.2%	-1.0%	0.8%	-0.6%
Mixed White and African	0%	1%	1.0%	0.4%	0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	95.2%	87.2%	-8.0%	81.4%	5.8%
Other	0.7%	0.2%	-0.5%	1.6%	-1.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	96.1%	92.2%	-3.9%	83.2%	9.0%
European Union	0.5%	2.4%	1.9%	6.1%	-3.7%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.6%
Africa	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1%	4.6%	3.6%	5.6%	-1.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1%	0.5%	-0.5%	1.3%	-0.8%
Oceania	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.9%	92.6%	-3.3%	83.2%	9.4%
10+ Years	0%	5.4%	5.4%	9.8%	-4.4%
5-10 Years	1.2%	0.2%	-1.0%	2.9%	-2.7%
2-5 Years	1.5%	0.5%	-1.0%	2.2%	-1.7%
Less than 2 years	1.5%	1.2%	-0.3%	1.9%	-0.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.7%	76.7%	11.0%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Spain	0.2%	0.4%	-0.2%
Poland	0.5%	1.3%	-0.8%
Romania	0.2%	0.9%	-0.7%
Southern Asia	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%
Central and South America	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
No passport held	9.3%	13.5%	-4.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	49.6%	37.2%	12.4%
Christian	36.1%	46.2%	-10.1%
Muslim	7.4%	6.5%	0.9%
Sikh	2.5%	0.9%	1.6%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	3.7%	6.0%	-2.3%

Safety

Is Old Bank Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Bank Road was 55.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.8% lower than the Mirfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Old Bank Road has the 29th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Mirfield and the 534th lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,300

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in WF14 0HS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Old Bank Road are based on 77 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Kirklees.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Old Bank Road, Mirfield, WF14 0HS

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF14 0HS

Average Price
£166,113

Semi-Detached
£171,783

Terraced
£118,375

Detached
£244,117

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£184,041

Estimated Average Property Prices for Old Bank Road

Average Price
£172,007

Semi-Detached
£193,397

Terraced
£144,130

Detached
£243,012

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£248,977

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Old Bank Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7D Old Bank Road, Mirfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£235,000	2025-01-10	£245,364
1 Old Bank Road, Mirfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£145,000	2022-02-25	£169,875
7D Old Bank Road, Mirfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£128,000	2020-01-24	£177,344
4 Old Bank Road, Mirfield, West Yorkshire Other, an established residential building	£150,000	2019-07-19	£186,226
7C Old Bank Road, Mirfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£132,500	2018-09-20	£187,150

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF14 0HS

Employment

WF14 0HS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	147
Retired	67
Part-Time Employee	40
Self-Employed	21
Student (economically inactive)	15
Other	10
Looking after home or family	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Unemployed	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	36
Manufacturing	29
Human health and social work activities	28
Construction	20
Education	17
Accommodation and food service activities	12
Administrative and support service activities	11
Other	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Transport and storage	9
Financial and insurance activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Information and communication	7
Real estate activities	6
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU	4out of 4	4,373 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Old Bank Academy Taylor Hall Lane , WF14 0HW	- not rated	186 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School Wellhouse Lane , WF14 0BE	3out of 4	703 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School Nab Lane , WF14 9QH	3out of 4	849 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Crowlees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School Springfield Park , WF14 9PD	4out of 4	1,370 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hopton Primary School Woodend Road , WF14 8PR	4out of 4	1,707 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Mirfield Free Grammar Kitson Hill Road , WF14 9EZ	2out of 4	315 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Castle Hall Academy Richard Thorpe Avenue , WF14 9PH	1out of 4	1,004 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Spen Valley High School Roberttown Lane , WF15 7LX	3out of 4	2,306 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH	4out of 4	3,368 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE	3out of 4	3,726 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hollybank School Roe Head , Far Common Road WF14 0DQ	4out of 4	1,200 yd	Non-maintained special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , WF13 4QS	4out of 4	3,368 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brian Jackson College Vision House , Units 1 - 6 Grove Mills WF16 0AD	- not rated	3,414 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mill Cottage Montessori School Wakefield Road , HD6 4HA	- not rated	3,464 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ravenshall School Ravensthorpe Road , Thornhill Lees WF12 9EE	4out of 4	3,863 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Greek Grill	40B Old Bank Road, Mirfield	347 yd
Capri Mirfield	79 Old Bank Road, Mirfield	347 yd
Spice Of Bengal	100 Greenside Road, Mirfield	461 yd
The Pie Shed Mirfield	80 Sunny Bank Road, Mirfield	522 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Saville Arms	1 Lee Green, Mirfield	101 yd
Old Bank WMC	89 Old Bank Road, Mirfield	347 yd
Shoulder Of Mutton Inn	59 Lee Green, Mirfield	447 yd
Mirfield Parish Cricket Club	Wellhouse Lane, Mirfield	810 yd
Old Colonial Club	Dunbottle Lane, Mirfield	878 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hennie Penny's Ltd	Hennie Penny's Chicken, 4 Old Bank Road	1 yd
Pizza Carino	8A Old Bank Road, Mirfield	37 yd
Sage	2 Old Bank Road, Mirfield	38 yd
Paradise Takeaway	36A Water Royd Lane, Mirfield	123 yd
Goodfillas	Garys Sandwiches, 34B Water Royd Lane	123 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co Operative Food	54 Old Bank Road, Mirfield		367 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Old Bank Recreation Ground OLD BANK ROAD	grass pitches	185 yd
Mirfield Community Centre WATER ROYD LANE		196 yd
Mirfield Free Grammar And Sixth Form KITSON HILL ROAD	health and fitness suite	427 yd
Mirfield Free Grammar School (Kitson Hill Road) Kitson Hill Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	587 yd
Mirfield Free Grammar School (Hillrich Park) Slipper Ln	athletics tracks, grass pitches	658 yd
Crossley Fields Junior And Infant School WELLHOUSE LANE	grass pitches	669 yd
Wellhouse Lane Wellhouse Lane	grass pitches	675 yd
Mirfield Parish Cavaliers Cricket Club WELLHOUSE LANE	grass pitches	797 yd
Castle Hall Academy RICHARD THORPE AVENUE	grass pitches	916 yd
Knowl Park KNOWL ROAD	grass pitches	1,016 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	85.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	85.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	85.7%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	62 Mbit/s
Average download speed	90.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	14.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of WF14 0HS