Granny Lane is in Mirfield and in Kirklees district. WF14 8LD 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 Granny Lane, Mirfield, WF14 8LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF14 8LQ, WF14 8LF, WF14 8HA, WF14 8LG, WF14 8QG, WF14 8LE, WF14 8LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF14 8LD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.3% | 50.3% | 3.0% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 52.7% | 49.7% | -3.0% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 36.9% | 32.5% | -4.4% | 37.9% | -5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.7% | 39% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -5.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 3.7% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 13.6% | 4.1% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 9.8% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
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 | 43.2% | 42.6% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 39.7% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 15.7% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 1.7% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 16.6% | 11.7% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 11.1% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 14.8% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 6.7% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.7% | 18.8% | 0.1% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.8% | 35.2% | 7.4% | 33.8% | 1.4% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.6% | 97.2% | 1.6% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 96.9% | 96.9% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 96.9% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.3% | 37.2% | 1.1% |
| Christian | 57.4% | 46.2% | 11.2% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 1.7% | 6.0% | -4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Granny Lane was 223.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 177.3% higher than the Mirfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Granny Lane has the 5th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Mirfield and the 110th highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 123.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 Granny Lane, Mirfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2025-02-28 | £895,038 |
| 21 Granny Lane, Mirfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2025-01-27 | £271,467 |
| 72 Granny Lane, Mirfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £695,000 | 2024-11-19 | £727,578 |
| 46 Granny Lane, Mirfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £155,250 | 2021-05-21 | £192,546 |
| 44 Granny Lane, Mirfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2021-03-12 | £170,925 |
WF14 8LD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 8LD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 96 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 4,689 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopton Primary School Woodend Road , WF14 8PR | 4out of 4 | 908 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowlees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School Springfield Park , WF14 9PD | 4out of 4 | 928 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Myrtle Road , Ravensthorpe WF13 3AS | 3out of 4 | 2,034 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School Nab Lane , WF14 9QH | 3out of 4 | 2,116 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Diamond Wood Community Academy North Road , Ravensthorpe WF13 3AD | 3out of 4 | 2,151 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Hall Academy Richard Thorpe Avenue , WF14 9PH | 1out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mirfield Free Grammar Kitson Hill Road , WF14 9EZ | 2out of 4 | 2,413 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 4,251 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spen Valley High School Roberttown Lane , WF15 7LX | 3out of 4 | 4,506 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL | 1out of 4 | 4,513 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenshall School Ravensthorpe Road , Thornhill Lees WF12 9EE | 4out of 4 | 2,984 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollybank School Roe Head , Far Common Road WF14 0DQ | 4out of 4 | 3,356 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rida Boys High School Perseverance Inn , Forge Lane WF12 9EJ | - not rated | 3,459 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , WF13 4QS | 4out of 4 | 4,382 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Institute of Islamic Education South Street , Savile Town WF12 9NG | - not rated | 4,589 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mardy Crumb | 48 Calder Road, Lower Hopton | 685 yd | |
| Cupushi | Former, 54 Calder Road | 710 yd | |
| Al Nawab | 17 Station Road, Mirfield | 728 yd | |
| Skyfall Trampolining | Private Gym, 49 Huddersfield Road | 789 yd | |
| Cafe 53 | 55 Huddersfield Road, Mirfield | 790 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flower Pot | 65 Calder Road, Lower Hopton | 469 yd | |
| Navigation Tavern | 6 Station Road, Mirfield | 650 yd | |
| Moorlands Cricket Club | Mirfield Memorial Park, Huddersfield Road | 706 yd | |
| Mirfield Cricket Club | The Pavilion, Mirfield Memorial Park | 768 yd | |
| Alexanders Bar and Kitchen | 118 Huddersfield Road, Mirfield | 790 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast & Sandwich Bar | Premier, 36 Calder Road | 791 yd | |
| Allan's Tradtional Fish and Chips | Allens Traditional Fish And Chips, 2 Princess Street | 840 yd | |
| Jacks Chippy | 26 Calder Road, Lower Hopton | 846 yd | |
| The Sandwich Shop | 30 Calder Road, Lower Hopton | 846 yd | |
| Rustic Pizza | 36 Calder Road, Lower Hopton | 846 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Station Road, Mirfield | 742 yd | |
| The Co Operative Food | Huddersfield Road, Mirfield | 839 yd | |
| Tesco Stores | Tesco Express, 130 Huddersfield Road | 839 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mirfield Memorial Ground MIRFIELD MEMORIAL PARK MIRFIELD MEMORIAL PARK HUDDERSFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 671 yd |
| Roy Ellam'S Premier Health Club TRINITY STREET | health and fitness suite | 697 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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 | 61.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.