Portal Drive is in Mirfield and in Kirklees district. WF14 0JL is located in the Mirfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dewsbury. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Portal Drive, Mirfield, WF14 0JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF14 0JS, WF14 0JT, WF14 0PG, WF14 0JP, WF14 0JJ, WF14 0JN, WF14 0JQ, WF14 0JY, WF14 0NJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF14 0JL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51.5% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.5% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of WF14 0JL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.3% | 24.9% | 2.6% | 37.9% | -13.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53% | 54.2% | 1.2% | 44.2% | 10.0% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 12.4% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 7% | -3.2% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 33.5% | 37% | 3.5% | 48.4% | -11.4% |
| Good health | 42.7% | 41.7% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 8.1% |
| Fair health | 18% | 15.7% | -2.3% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4.3% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 30.2% | 21.7% | -8.5% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 7.9% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 13.8% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.4% | 6.4% | -1.0% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 17.7% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.8% | 28.6% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -5.2% |
| Other | 5.6% | 3.9% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.7% | 94.8% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 98.7% | 97% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.7% | 97% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.6% | 37.2% | -0.6% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Portal Drive was 40.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.3% lower than the Mirfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Portal Drive has the 19th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Mirfield and the 355th lowest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 17.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Portal Drive, Mirfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2025-08-28 | £218,597 |
| 1 Portal Drive, Mirfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £171,000 | 2021-07-26 | £211,144 |
| 12 Portal Drive, Mirfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-05-13 | £266,211 |
| 24 Portal Drive, Mirfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £277,500 | 2020-06-15 | £384,258 |
| 23 Portal Drive, Mirfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2016-10-28 | £225,007 |
WF14 0JL 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in WF14 0JL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 74 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewsbury Moor Nursery School Knowles Hill Road , Dewsbury Moor WF13 4QS | - not rated | 3,027 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 3out of 4 | 4,233 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Savile Town Nursery School Warren Street , WF12 9LY | - not rated | 4,969 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Bank Junior Infant and Nursery School Taylor Hall Lane , WF14 0HW | - not rated | 546 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Bank Academy Taylor Hall Lane , WF14 0HW | 3out of 4 | 549 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School Wellhouse Lane , WF14 0BE | 3out of 4 | 839 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowl First School Water Royd Lane , WF14 9SG | - not rated | 858 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellhouse Mirfield First School Wellhouse Lane , WF14 0BE | - not rated | 960 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mirfield Free Grammar and Sixth Form Kitson Hill Road , WF14 9EZ | - not rated | 750 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mirfield Free Grammar Kitson Hill Road , WF14 9EZ | 3out of 4 | 750 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Liversedge Secondary School Roberttown Lane , WF15 7LX | - not rated | 1,565 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hall Academy Richard Thorpe Avenue , WF14 9PH | 3out of 4 | 1,568 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hall Academy Richard Thorpe Avenue , Crowlees Road WF14 9PH | - not rated | 1,580 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellhouse Middle School Wellhouse Lane , WF14 0BE | - not rated | 960 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Battyeford CofE (Controlled) Middle School Nab Lane , WF14 9QH | - not rated | 1,428 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grylls Community Middle School Second Avenue , Hightown WF15 8JP | - not rated | 3,339 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West End Middle School South Parade , BD19 3AE | - not rated | 4,431 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gomersal Church of England Voluntary Controlled Middle School Oxford Road , Gomersal BD19 4PX | - not rated | 4,807 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dewsbury College Halifax Road , WF13 2AS | - not rated | 4,420 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batley Grammar School Carlinghow Hill , WF17 0AD | - not rated | 5,452 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollybank School Roe Head , Far Common Road WF14 0DQ | 4out of 4 | 927 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks 2 Bullace Trees Lane , WF15 7PF | - not rated | 1,274 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brian Jackson College Vision House , Units 1 - 6 Grove Mills WF16 0AD | - not rated | 2,836 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , WF13 4QS | 4out of 4 | 3,041 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , Dewsbury Moor WF13 4QS | - not rated | 3,057 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pie Shed Mirfield | 80 Sunny Bank Road, Mirfield | 223 yd | |
| The Greek Grill | 40B Old Bank Road, Mirfield | 540 yd | |
| Capri Mirfield | 79 Old Bank Road, Mirfield | 540 yd | |
| Spice Of Bengal | 100 Greenside Road, Mirfield | 594 yd | |
| Route 62 Cafe & Sandwich Bar | Route 62 Cafe And Sandwich Bar, 206 Huddersfield Road | 763 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Bank WMC | 89 Old Bank Road, Mirfield | 540 yd | |
| Saville Arms | 1 Lee Green, Mirfield | 835 yd | |
| The Star Inn | 223 Roberttown Lane, Roberttown | 1,002 yd | |
| The Yew Tree (FORMER) | The Meadows Childcare, 195 Huddersfield Road | 1,006 yd | |
| Shoulder Of Mutton Inn | 59 Lee Green, Mirfield | 1,020 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capri Home Dining Mirfield | Capri Home Dining, 79A Old Bank Road | 527 yd | |
| Alicat All Day Food | Flippin Fish, 98 Greenside Road | 619 yd | |
| Hennie Penny's Ltd | Hennie Penny's Chicken, 4 Old Bank Road | 736 yd | |
| Pizza Carino | 8A Old Bank Road, Mirfield | 748 yd | |
| Sage | 2 Old Bank Road, Mirfield | 759 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co Operative Food | 54 Old Bank Road, Mirfield | 583 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local Unit 1, Fountain Court | 632 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mirfield Free Grammar School (Hillrich Park) Slipper Ln | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 587 yd |
| Old Bank Recreation Ground OLD BANK ROAD | grass pitches | 692 yd |
| Mirfield Free Grammar And Sixth Form KITSON HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 752 yd |
| Crossley Fields Junior And Infant School WELLHOUSE LANE | grass pitches | 865 yd |
| Mirfield Community Centre WATER ROYD LANE | 928 yd | |
| Liversedge Cricket Club ROBERTTOWN LANE | grass pitches | 1,054 yd |
| Mirfield Free Grammar School (Kitson Hill Road) Kitson Hill Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,062 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 82 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 141.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.