Top Meadow, Mirfield, WF14 8QA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF14 8QA 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	49.2%	51.5%	2.3%	51.0%	0.5%
Male	50.8%	48.5%	-2.3%	49.0%	-0.5%

Partnership Status

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 8QA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63% 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	17.6%	22.1%	4.5%	37.9%	-15.8%
Married: Opposite sex	74.2%	63%	-11.2%	44.2%	18.8%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.6%	1.3%	-0.3%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	2%	3%	1.0%	9.1%	-6.1%
Widowed	3.9%	10.6%	6.7%	6.1%	4.5%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	48.5%	50.4%	1.9%	48.4%	2.0%
Good health	38%	32.5%	-5.5%	33.6%	-1.1%
Fair health	10.8%	11.9%	1.1%	12.7%	-0.8%
Bad health	2.6%	4.5%	1.9%	4.0%	0.5%
Very bad health	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%

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.

In the area around WF14 8QA this area, 6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 60.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	6.6%	6%	-0.6%	18.2%	-12.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.2%	8.6%	-1.6%	9.6%	-1.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.4%	10.3%	-6.1%	13.4%	-3.1%
Apprenticeship	2.3%	2.2%	-0.1%	5.3%	-3.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.5%	12.5%	0.0%	16.9%	-4.4%
Degree or Similar	48%	60.3%	12.3%	33.8%	26.5%
Other	3.9%	0%	-3.9%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% 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	1.3%	1.9%	0.6%	3.1%	-1.2%
Pakistani	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Other Asian	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.9%	0.6%
White	98.4%	92.9%	-5.5%	81.4%	11.5%
Other	0%	1.5%	1.5%	1.6%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.3% 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	97%	96.3%	-0.7%	83.2%	13.1%
European Union	0.7%	2.6%	1.9%	6.1%	-3.5%
Rest of Europe	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	1.3%	0.7%	-0.6%	5.6%	-4.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97%	97.4%	0.4%	83.2%	14.2%
10+ Years	0%	2.6%	2.6%	9.8%	-7.2%
5-10 Years	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
Less than 2 years	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	96.3%	76.7%	19.6%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
No passport held	3%	13.5%	-10.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.8%	37.2%	-2.4%
Christian	56.9%	46.2%	10.7%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Muslim	1.1%	6.5%	-5.4%
Sikh	1.5%	0.9%	0.6%
Not answered	4.9%	6.0%	-1.1%

Safety

Is Top Meadow Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Top Meadow was 37.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.0% lower than the Mirfield average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

Top Meadow has the 15th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Mirfield and the 323rd lowest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£41,500

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in WF14 8QA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 8/10 (high )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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 Top Meadow are based on 12 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 Top Meadow, Mirfield, WF14 8QA

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF14 8QA

Average Price
£589,564

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£589,564

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Top Meadow

Average Price
£577,759

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£577,759

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Top MeadowStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Top Meadow, Mirfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£470,000	2025-12-22	£461,368
9 Top Meadow, Mirfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£337,500	2017-05-19	£492,207
5 Top Meadow, Mirfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£390,000	2015-11-11	£599,871
7 Top Meadow, Mirfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£380,000	2010-05-17	£635,712
5 Top Meadow, Mirfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£345,000	2006-08-18	£552,931

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF14 8QA

Employment

WF14 8QA 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 8QA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	103
Full-Time Employee	67
Part-Time Employee	19
Self-Employed	16
Looking after home or family	9
Other	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Education	17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Manufacturing	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Human health and social work activities	12
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Financial and insurance activities	7
Construction	7
Information and communication	4
Other	3
Transport and storage	2
Administrative and support service activities	1
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	5,431 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Upper Hopton CofE (Controlled) First School Hopton Hall Lane , Hopton WF14 8HP	- not rated	385 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hopton Primary School Woodend Road , WF14 8PR	3out of 4	1,091 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	1,844 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Kirkheaton Primary School New Road , Kirkheaton HD5 0HR	3out of 4	1,892 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kirkheaton Primary School New Road , Kirkheaton HD5 0HR	- not rated	1,892 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Castle Hall Academy Richard Thorpe Avenue , Crowlees Road WF14 9PH	- not rated	2,298 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Castle Hall School: A Specialist Language College Richard Thorpe Avenue , Crowlees Road WF14 9PH	- not rated	2,298 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Castle Hall Academy Richard Thorpe Avenue , WF14 9PH	3out of 4	2,306 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Mirfield Free Grammar and Sixth Form Kitson Hill Road , WF14 9EZ	- not rated	2,814 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Mirfield Free Grammar Kitson Hill Road , WF14 9EZ	3out of 4	2,814 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Battyeford CofE (Controlled) Middle School Nab Lane , WF14 9QH	- not rated	2,257 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wellhouse Middle School Wellhouse Lane , WF14 0BE	- not rated	3,141 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lepton Middle School Rowley Lane , Lepton HD8 0JD	- not rated	4,096 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Almondbury Community School Fernside Avenue , Almondbury HD5 8PQ	- not rated	4,225 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Fields Rise School Fields Rise , Kirkeaton HD5 0LZ	- not rated	1,715 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hollybank School Roe Head , Far Common Road WF14 0DQ	4out of 4	3,625 yd	Non-maintained special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ravenshall School Ravensthorpe Road , Thornhill Lees WF12 9EE	4out of 4	4,184 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Southgate School Southfield Road , Almondbury HD5 8TG	3out of 4	4,248 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rosemeade School 12 Bank End Lane , Almondbury HD5 8ES	- not rated	4,483 yd	Other independent 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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Mardy Crumb	48 Calder Road, Lower Hopton		981 yd
Cupushi	Former, 54 Calder Road		995 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Upper Hopton Cricket Club	Jackroyd Lane, Upper Hopton	249 yd
Upper Hopton Working Mens Club	36 Jackroyd Lane, Upper Hopton	249 yd
Travellers Rest	252 Hopton Lane, Upper Hopton	747 yd
Flower Pot	65 Calder Road, Lower Hopton	911 yd
Lower Hopton Working Mens Club	53 North Street, Lower Hopton	1,044 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Breakfast & Sandwich Bar	Premier, 36 Calder Road	1,036 yd
Jacks Chippy	26 Calder Road, Lower Hopton	1,080 yd
The Sandwich Shop	30 Calder Road, Lower Hopton	1,080 yd
Rustic Pizza	36 Calder Road, Lower Hopton	1,080 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Upper Hopton Cricket Club UPPER HOPTON CRICKET CLUB UPPER HOPTON CRICKET CLUB JACKROYD LANE	grass pitches	211 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	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%

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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	121.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of WF14 8QA