Oakleigh Gardens is in Mirfield and in Kirklees district. WF14 8QE is located in the Mirfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dewsbury. This postcode has been in use since 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oakleigh Gardens, Mirfield, WF14 8QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF14 8PX, WF14 8PH, WF14 8PF, WF14 8PG, WF14 8PQ, WF14 8PA, WF14 8PL, WF14 8NY, WF14 8NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF14 8QE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.1% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.9% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 8QE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.9% 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% | 30.5% | 8.2% | 37.9% | -7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.5% | 56.9% | -5.6% | 44.2% | 12.7% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 1.5% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 9.7% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (88.2%) 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 | 66.2% | 56.3% | -9.9% | 48.4% | 7.9% |
| Good health | 23.7% | 31.9% | 8.2% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 6.4% | 7.8% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 12.4% | 10.9% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 5.6% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.3% | 16.2% | -6.1% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 4.1% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 21.8% | 9.8% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.7% | 41% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 7.2% |
| Other | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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 | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.1% | 94% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 97.2% 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 | 95.8% | 97.2% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 96.9% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 0.9% | -2.2% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.5% | 76.7% | 12.8% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45% | 37.2% | 7.8% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakleigh Gardens was 36.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.2% lower than the Mirfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oakleigh Gardens has the 12th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Mirfield and the 305th lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 Oakleigh Gardens, Mirfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £199,950 | 2025-07-18 | £204,456 |
| 44 Oakleigh Gardens, Mirfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-07-21 | £195,863 |
| 71 Oakleigh Gardens, Mirfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2021-07-07 | £213,867 |
| 67 Oakleigh Gardens, Mirfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2017-08-22 | £228,314 |
| 81 Oakleigh Gardens, Mirfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2014-03-14 | £374,349 |
WF14 8QE 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| 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 | 5,272 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 | 251 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 | 1,084 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School Nab Lane , WF14 9QH | 3out of 4 | 1,509 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Bank Academy Taylor Hall Lane , WF14 0HW | - not rated | 2,123 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School Wellhouse Lane , WF14 0BE | 3out of 4 | 2,270 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,502 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mirfield Free Grammar Kitson Hill Road , WF14 9EZ | 2out of 4 | 2,004 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spen Valley High School Roberttown Lane , WF15 7LX | 3out of 4 | 4,254 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherhall Learning Campus High School Netherhall Avenue , Rawthorpe HD5 9PG | 3out of 4 | 4,489 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 4,760 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 | 2,863 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenshall School Ravensthorpe Road , Thornhill Lees WF12 9EE | 4out of 4 | 3,796 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Cottage Montessori School Wakefield Road , HD6 4HA | - not rated | 4,214 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rida Boys High School Perseverance Inn , Forge Lane WF12 9EJ | - not rated | 4,261 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , WF13 4QS | 4out of 4 | 4,736 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cupushi | Former, 54 Calder Road | 210 yd | |
| Mardy Crumb | 48 Calder Road, Lower Hopton | 221 yd | |
| Ravello | 192 Huddersfield Road, Mirfield | 558 yd | |
| Night & Day Mirfield Ltd | 184 Huddersfield Road, Mirfield | 594 yd | |
| Taylor's Cafe | Cafe Nosh, 188 Huddersfield Road | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Hopton Working Mens Club | 53 North Street, Lower Hopton | 199 yd | |
| Flower Pot | 65 Calder Road, Lower Hopton | 451 yd | |
| Navigation Tavern | 6 Station Road, Mirfield | 491 yd | |
| The Office | Fold Head Mills, Huddersfield Road | 576 yd | |
| Mirfield Masonic Lodge | 14 King Street, Mirfield | 658 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast & Sandwich Bar | Premier, 36 Calder Road | 201 yd | |
| Jacks Chippy | 26 Calder Road, Lower Hopton | 232 yd | |
| The Sandwich Shop | 30 Calder Road, Lower Hopton | 232 yd | |
| Rustic Pizza | 36 Calder Road, Lower Hopton | 232 yd | |
| Kowloon Cantonese Takeaway | 186 Huddersfield Road, Mirfield | 558 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Station Road, Mirfield | 555 yd | |
| The Co Operative Food | Huddersfield Road, Mirfield | 643 yd | |
| Tesco Stores | Tesco Express, 130 Huddersfield Road | 643 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Hopton Football Club CALDER CLOSE | grass pitches | 679 yd |
| Roy Ellam'S Premier Health Club TRINITY STREET | health and fitness suite | 723 yd |
| Knowl Park KNOWL ROAD | grass pitches | 999 yd |
| Upper Hopton Cricket Club UPPER HOPTON CRICKET CLUB UPPER HOPTON CRICKET CLUB JACKROYD LANE | grass pitches | 1,027 yd |
| Mirfield Memorial Ground MIRFIELD MEMORIAL PARK MIRFIELD MEMORIAL PARK HUDDERSFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,047 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 169.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.