Southway is in London Park, Mirfield and in Kirklees district. WF14 0LN 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 Southway, London Park, Mirfield, WF14 0LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF14 0LU, WF14 9EL, WF14 0LL, WF14 0HW, WF14 0HR, WF14 9EN, WF14 0HS, WF14 9EW, WF14 0ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF14 0LN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51.1% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.9% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 36.4% | 37.7% | 1.3% | 37.9% | -0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.4% | 44.4% | 6.0% | 44.2% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 7.1% | 3.5% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 10.2% | -3.6% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 4.3% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 49.3% | 47.9% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 36% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 11.5% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.8% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 24% | 20.1% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 15.2% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 11.8% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 5.3% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 15.8% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.5% | 30.7% | 11.2% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.6% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 96.7% | 90.6% | -6.1% | 81.4% | 9.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 98.4% | 93% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 0.2% | 4.1% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 93.3% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.1% | 76.7% | -2.6% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 20.7% | 13.5% | 7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Christian | 50.1% | 46.2% | 3.9% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southway was 93.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.5% higher than the Mirfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Southway has the 18th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Mirfield and the 504th highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 37.8%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Southway, Mirfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2022-08-26 | £144,459 |
| 205 Southway, Mirfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2021-10-28 | £200,415 |
| 210 Southway, Mirfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2021-06-09 | £135,663 |
| 141 Southway, Mirfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2018-10-05 | £144,445 |
| 205 Southway, Mirfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2014-01-31 | £138,726 |
WF14 0LN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 151 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 48 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Education | 25 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 4,529 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Bank Academy Taylor Hall Lane , WF14 0HW | - not rated | 283 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School Nab Lane , WF14 9QH | 3out of 4 | 761 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School Wellhouse Lane , WF14 0BE | 3out of 4 | 861 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowlees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School Springfield Park , WF14 9PD | 4out of 4 | 1,498 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopton Primary School Woodend Road , WF14 8PR | 4out of 4 | 1,756 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mirfield Free Grammar Kitson Hill Road , WF14 9EZ | 2out of 4 | 142 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hall Academy Richard Thorpe Avenue , WF14 9PH | 1out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spen Valley High School Roberttown Lane , WF15 7LX | 3out of 4 | 2,259 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH | 4out of 4 | 3,432 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 3,877 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,046 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Cottage Montessori School Wakefield Road , HD6 4HA | - not rated | 3,288 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brian Jackson College Vision House , Units 1 - 6 Grove Mills WF16 0AD | - not rated | 3,477 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , WF13 4QS | 4out of 4 | 3,494 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pivot Acadmey Rawfolds Way , Cleckheaton BD19 5LJ | - not rated | 3,950 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greek Grill | 40B Old Bank Road, Mirfield | 444 yd | |
| Capri Mirfield | 79 Old Bank Road, Mirfield | 444 yd | |
| The Pie Shed Mirfield | 80 Sunny Bank Road, Mirfield | 506 yd | |
| Spice Of Bengal | 100 Greenside Road, Mirfield | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saville Arms | 1 Lee Green, Mirfield | 244 yd | |
| Old Bank WMC | 89 Old Bank Road, Mirfield | 444 yd | |
| Shoulder Of Mutton Inn | 59 Lee Green, Mirfield | 622 yd | |
| Mirfield Parish Cricket Club | Wellhouse Lane, Mirfield | 987 yd | |
| Old Colonial Club | Dunbottle Lane, Mirfield | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hennie Penny's Ltd | Hennie Penny's Chicken, 4 Old Bank Road | 177 yd | |
| Pizza Carino | 8A Old Bank Road, Mirfield | 213 yd | |
| Sage | 2 Old Bank Road, Mirfield | 213 yd | |
| Paradise Takeaway | 36A Water Royd Lane, Mirfield | 228 yd | |
| Goodfillas | Garys Sandwiches, 34B Water Royd Lane | 229 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co Operative Food | 54 Old Bank Road, Mirfield | 481 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mirfield Free Grammar And Sixth Form KITSON HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 252 yd |
| Mirfield Community Centre WATER ROYD LANE | 281 yd | |
| Old Bank Recreation Ground OLD BANK ROAD | grass pitches | 338 yd |
| Mirfield Free Grammar School (Kitson Hill Road) Kitson Hill Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 459 yd |
| Mirfield Free Grammar School (Hillrich Park) Slipper Ln | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 496 yd |
| Crossley Fields Junior And Infant School WELLHOUSE LANE | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| Wellhouse Lane Wellhouse Lane | grass pitches | 851 yd |
| Mirfield Parish Cavaliers Cricket Club WELLHOUSE LANE | grass pitches | 973 yd |
| Castle Hall Academy RICHARD THORPE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,068 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 253.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.