Victoria Place is in Mirfield and in Kirklees district. WF14 9BD 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 Victoria Place, Mirfield, WF14 9BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF14 9AY, WF14 9AX, WF14 9BE, WF14 9BW, WF14 9BP, WF14 9BB, WF14 9AT, WF14 9BA, WF14 9BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF14 9BD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 51.8% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 47.4% | 48.2% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 22.3% | 32.9% | 10.6% | 37.9% | -5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.4% | 49.8% | -8.6% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 6% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 8.4% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 44.9% | 44.6% | -0.3% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 36.2% | 7.8% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 11.7% | -6.2% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 5.5% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 32.4% | 19.8% | -12.6% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 10.7% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 12.3% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 9.1% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 20.6% | 11.4% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 24.2% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -9.6% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.2% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 97.2% | 93.1% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 99.3% | 96.4% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.3% | 95.8% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88% | 76.7% | 11.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43% | 37.2% | 5.8% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Victoria Place was 92.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.6% higher than the Mirfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Victoria Place has the 20th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Mirfield and the 513th highest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 33.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Victoria Place, Mirfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £174,500 | 2023-06-16 | £195,505 |
| 3 Victoria Place, Mirfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2008-05-23 | £199,958 |
WF14 9BD 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 4,998 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School Nab Lane , WF14 9QH | 3out of 4 | 331 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopton Primary School Woodend Road , WF14 8PR | 4out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Bank Academy Taylor Hall Lane , WF14 0HW | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowlees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School Springfield Park , WF14 9PD | 4out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School Wellhouse Lane , WF14 0BE | 3out of 4 | 1,451 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 824 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hall Academy Richard Thorpe Avenue , WF14 9PH | 1out of 4 | 1,139 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spen Valley High School Roberttown Lane , WF15 7LX | 3out of 4 | 3,093 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH | 4out of 4 | 4,241 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 4,390 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 | 1,648 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Cottage Montessori School Wakefield Road , HD6 4HA | - not rated | 3,319 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenshall School Ravensthorpe Road , Thornhill Lees WF12 9EE | 4out of 4 | 4,084 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , WF13 4QS | 4out of 4 | 4,143 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brian Jackson College Vision House , Units 1 - 6 Grove Mills WF16 0AD | - not rated | 4,288 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Velvet Lounge | Unit 1, 159 Huddersfield Road | 303 yd | |
| Sugarcane Grill & Bar Limited | Sugarcane Grill and Bar Limited Unit 2, 159 Huddersfield Road | 558 yd | |
| Taylor's Cafe | Cafe Nosh, 188 Huddersfield Road | 873 yd | |
| Ravello | 192 Huddersfield Road, Mirfield | 885 yd | |
| Night & Day Mirfield Ltd | 184 Huddersfield Road, Mirfield | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirfield Working Mens Club | 91 Stocks Bank Road, Mirfield | 545 yd | |
| Airedale Heifer | 53 Stocks Bank Road, Mirfield | 545 yd | |
| The Railway | 212 Huddersfield Road, Mirfield | 607 yd | |
| The Pear Tree Inn Pub | The Pear Tree Inn, 259 Huddersfield Road | 750 yd | |
| The Office | Fold Head Mills, Huddersfield Road | 800 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nab Lane Fisheries | 15 Nab Lane, Mirfield | 171 yd | |
| Bakers Sandwich Bar | 374 Huddersfield Road, Mirfield | 390 yd | |
| New Canton Garden | 11 Nettleton Road, Mirfield | 594 yd | |
| Goodfillas | Garys Sandwiches, 34B Water Royd Lane | 764 yd | |
| Paradise Takeaway | 36A Water Royd Lane, Mirfield | 764 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co Operative Food | Huddersfield Road, Mirfield | 955 yd | |
| Tesco Stores | Tesco Express, 130 Huddersfield Road | 955 yd | |
| Lidl | Station Road, Mirfield | 1,043 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mirfield Free Grammar School (Kitson Hill Road) Kitson Hill Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 564 yd |
| Knowl Park KNOWL ROAD | grass pitches | 647 yd |
| Lower Hopton Football Club CALDER CLOSE | grass pitches | 683 yd |
| Mirfield Community Centre WATER ROYD LANE | 698 yd | |
| Mirfield Free Grammar And Sixth Form KITSON HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 836 yd |
| Castle Hall Academy RICHARD THORPE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,031 yd |
| Old Bank Recreation Ground OLD BANK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,035 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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 | 25.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.