Shepley Bridge, Mirfield, WF14 9HR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF14 9HR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.8%	51.3%	1.5%	51.0%	0.3%
Male	50.2%	48.7%	-1.5%	49.0%	-0.3%

Partnership Status

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	24%	26.1%	2.1%	37.9%	-11.8%
Married: Opposite sex	56.8%	49.6%	-7.2%	44.2%	5.4%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	0.4%	5.3%	4.9%	2.2%	3.1%
Divorced	8.4%	9.3%	0.9%	9.1%	0.2%
Widowed	10.4%	8.8%	-1.6%	6.1%	2.7%

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	40.5%	41.9%	1.4%	48.4%	-6.5%
Good health	33.9%	39%	5.1%	33.6%	5.4%
Fair health	19%	13.9%	-5.1%	12.7%	1.2%
Bad health	4.8%	4.9%	0.1%	4.0%	0.9%
Very bad health	1.7%	0.4%	-1.3%	1.2%	-0.8%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	26%	19.5%	-6.5%	18.2%	1.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10%	9.3%	-0.7%	9.6%	-0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.8%	16.8%	-4.0%	13.4%	3.4%
Apprenticeship	7.6%	10.2%	2.6%	5.3%	4.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.6%	12.4%	2.8%	16.9%	-4.5%
Degree or Similar	22%	26.5%	4.5%	33.8%	-7.3%
Other	4%	5.3%	1.3%	2.8%	2.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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)
Pakistani	1.4%	4.1%	2.7%	2.7%	1.4%
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.0%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
White	96.5%	94.7%	-1.8%	81.4%	13.3%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.1%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.6% 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	97.6%	96.6%	-1.0%	83.2%	13.4%
European Union	1.4%	1.1%	-0.3%	6.1%	-5.0%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	5.6%	-4.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.2%	96.6%	0.4%	83.2%	13.4%
10+ Years	0.7%	2.6%	1.9%	9.8%	-7.2%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	2.9%	-2.1%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82%	76.7%	5.3%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	16.5%	13.5%	3.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35%	37.2%	-2.2%
Christian	54.9%	46.2%	8.7%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	4.1%	6.5%	-2.4%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	5.3%	6.0%	-0.7%

Safety

Is Shepley Bridge Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shepley Bridge was 70.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.0% lower than the Mirfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Shepley Bridge has the 27th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Mirfield and the 662nd lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.8%.

🔎 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 9HR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 Shepley Bridge are based on 6 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 Shepley Bridge, Mirfield, WF14 9HR

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF14 9HR

Average Price
£356,743

Semi-Detached
£134,877

Terraced
£395,428

Detached
£448,333

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Shepley Bridge

Average Price
£349,344

Semi-Detached
£139,368

Terraced
£397,040

Detached
£387,539

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Shepley BridgeStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Shepley Bridge, Mirfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£130,000	2024-07-05	£139,368
5 Shepley Bridge, Mirfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£335,000	2021-09-28	£406,003
1 Shepley Bridge, Mirfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£360,000	2020-11-26	£461,505
5 Shepley Bridge, Mirfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£274,000	2018-08-10	£388,076
7 Shepley Bridge, Mirfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2007-06-08	£461,836

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF14 9HR

Employment

WF14 9HR 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in WF14 9HR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	80
Full-Time Employee	64
Part-Time Employee	36
Self-Employed	21
Other	7
Unemployed	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Student (economically inactive)	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Looking after home or family	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Education	19
Manufacturing	14
Construction	14
Human health and social work activities	10
Financial and insurance activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Other	5
Information and communication	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Transport and storage	2
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU	4out of 4	3,536 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Myrtle Road , Ravensthorpe WF13 3AS	3out of 4	879 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Crowlees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School Springfield Park , WF14 9PD	4out of 4	924 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Diamond Wood Community Academy North Road , Ravensthorpe WF13 3AD	3out of 4	999 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hopton Primary School Woodend Road , WF14 8PR	4out of 4	1,681 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School Wellhouse Lane , WF14 0BE	3out of 4	1,743 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Castle Hall Academy Richard Thorpe Avenue , WF14 9PH	1out of 4	1,059 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Mirfield Free Grammar Kitson Hill Road , WF14 9EZ	2out of 4	2,331 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE	3out of 4	3,101 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Oxford Road , WF13 4LL	1out of 4	3,360 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Spen Valley High School Roberttown Lane , WF15 7LX	3out of 4	3,991 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ravenshall School Ravensthorpe Road , Thornhill Lees WF12 9EE	4out of 4	2,048 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rida Boys High School Perseverance Inn , Forge Lane WF12 9EJ	- not rated	2,489 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Hollybank School Roe Head , Far Common Road WF14 0DQ	4out of 4	3,257 yd	Non-maintained special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , WF13 4QS	4out of 4	3,290 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Institute of Islamic Education South Street , Savile Town WF12 9NG	- not rated	3,499 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cofetarie Romaneasca	700 Huddersfield Road, Ravensthorpe	655 yd
Arthur's Cafe	Sands Lane, Mirfield	669 yd
Untouchables Lounge	Havelock Street, Ravensthorpe	772 yd
Rajas Grill Dewsbury LTD	Rajas, 676 Huddersfield Road	780 yd
Ravensthorpe Community Centre	24 Garden Street, Ravensthorpe	911 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dewsbury District Golf Club, The Pinnacle	10 Sands Lane, Mirfield	669 yd
Mirfield Cricket Club	The Pavilion, Mirfield Memorial Park	800 yd
Moorlands Cricket Club	Mirfield Memorial Park, Huddersfield Road	1,056 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dragon Inn	684 Huddersfield Road, Ravensthorpe	722 yd
Kebab Range	678 Huddersfield Road, Ravensthorpe	722 yd
Flavaz	692 Huddersfield Road, Ravensthorpe	722 yd
CP Dewsbury	Havelock Street, Ravensthorpe	772 yd
Snack Station	664 Huddersfield Road, Ravensthorpe	817 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Holroyd Park THE CRESCENT	grass pitches	705 yd
Dewsbury District Golf Club SANDS LANE	golf	787 yd
Mirfield Memorial Ground MIRFIELD MEMORIAL PARK MIRFIELD MEMORIAL PARK HUDDERSFIELD ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	788 yd
Ravensthorpe Ce (C) Junior School MYRTLE ROAD	grass pitches	839 yd
Ravensthorpe Community Centre Ltd GARDEN STREET		912 yd
Fitness Connection FOUNDRY STREET	health and fitness suite	984 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%

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

Overview of WF14 9HR