Lodge Drive, Mirfield, WF14 9JS

People

Gender

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

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.3%	51%	0.7%	51.0%	0.0%
Male	49.7%	49%	-0.7%	49.0%	0.0%

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 9JS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.5% 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	19.2%	20.3%	1.1%	37.9%	-17.6%
Married: Opposite sex	71.7%	64.5%	-7.2%	44.2%	20.3%
Separated	1.3%	0.8%	-0.5%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	4.6%	6.7%	2.1%	9.1%	-2.4%
Widowed	3.3%	7.7%	4.4%	6.1%	1.6%

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	55.6%	48.6%	-7.0%	48.4%	0.2%
Good health	31.9%	33.6%	1.7%	33.6%	0.0%
Fair health	10.1%	14.7%	4.6%	12.7%	2.0%
Bad health	2.4%	2.4%	0.0%	4.0%	-1.6%
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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	10.1%	14.4%	4.3%	18.2%	-3.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.7%	6.2%	-7.5%	9.6%	-3.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.9%	15.4%	-1.5%	13.4%	2.0%
Apprenticeship	5.5%	6.9%	1.4%	5.3%	1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.1%	14.4%	5.3%	16.9%	-2.5%
Degree or Similar	42.7%	39.3%	-3.4%	33.8%	5.5%
Other	2%	3.3%	1.3%	2.8%	0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	4.5%	5.5%	1.0%	3.1%	2.4%
Pakistani	1.1%	5.1%	4.0%	2.7%	2.4%
Other Asian	1.3%	0.9%	-0.4%	1.6%	-0.7%
Black African	0%	0.2%	0.2%	2.5%	-2.3%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.0%	-0.8%
Other Black	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.5%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.5%	1.3%	0.8%	0.8%	0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.4%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	92.3%	85.6%	-6.7%	81.4%	4.2%
Other	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.6%	-1.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.2% 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	95.5%	95.2%	-0.3%	83.2%	12.0%
European Union	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	6.1%	-5.2%
Africa	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.7%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	3.7%	3.1%	-0.6%	5.6%	-2.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.5%	0.2%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.2%	95.2%	0.0%	83.2%	12.0%
10+ Years	0.3%	4.4%	4.1%	9.8%	-5.4%
5-10 Years	0%	0.2%	0.2%	2.9%	-2.7%
2-5 Years	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.5%	0.2%	-3.3%	1.9%	-1.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.4%	76.7%	14.7%
Ireland	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
North Africa	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
No passport held	8.2%	13.5%	-5.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	22.6%	37.2%	-14.6%
Christian	62.6%	46.2%	16.4%
Hindu	1.5%	1.7%	-0.2%
Muslim	8.8%	6.5%	2.3%
Sikh	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other religion	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Not answered	3.7%	6.0%	-2.3%

Safety

Is Lodge Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lodge Drive was 70.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.1% lower than the Mirfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Lodge Drive has the 28th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Mirfield and the 666th highest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£42,800

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in WF14 9JS, 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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 3/10 (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 Lodge Drive are based on 9 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 Lodge Drive, Mirfield, WF14 9JS

Estimated Average Property Prices for WF14 9JS

Average Price
£465,825

Semi-Detached
£388,274

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£478,750

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lodge Drive

Average Price
£478,864

Semi-Detached
£399,805

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£501,452

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lodge DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
9 Lodge Drive, Mirfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£365,000	2023-09-29	£404,160
1 Lodge Drive, Mirfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£465,000	2023-05-16	£511,931
7 Lodge Drive, Mirfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£500,000	2022-06-10	£556,771
2 Lodge Drive, Mirfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£272,500	2010-07-22	£453,037
2 Lodge Drive, Mirfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£330,000	2005-12-19	£559,952

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WF14 9JS

Employment

WF14 9JS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 9JS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	152
Full-Time Employee	128
Part-Time Employee	40
Self-Employed	30
Looking after home or family	14
Student (economically inactive)	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Manufacturing	23
Human health and social work activities	22
Education	21
Construction	17
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Financial and insurance activities	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Administrative and support service activities	8
Other	7
Transport and storage	7
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Information and communication	4
Real estate activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	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	3,147 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU	3out of 4	3,532 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Savile Town Nursery School Warren Street , WF12 9LY	- not rated	3,681 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Crowlees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School Springfield Park , WF14 9PD	4out of 4	823 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	875 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Diamond Wood Community Academy North Road , Ravensthorpe WF13 3AD	3out of 4	980 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ravensthorpe Infant and Nursery School North Road , Ravensthorpe WF13 3AD	- not rated	980 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wellhouse Mirfield First School Wellhouse Lane , WF14 0BE	- not rated	1,516 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	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	906 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	906 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Castle Hall Academy Richard Thorpe Avenue , WF14 9PH	3out of 4	916 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Mirfield Free Grammar and Sixth Form Kitson Hill Road , WF14 9EZ	- not rated	2,187 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Mirfield Free Grammar Kitson Hill Road , WF14 9EZ	3out of 4	2,187 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wellhouse Middle School Wellhouse Lane , WF14 0BE	- not rated	1,516 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Battyeford CofE (Controlled) Middle School Nab Lane , WF14 9QH	- not rated	2,242 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dewsbury College Halifax Road , WF13 2AS	- not rated	3,951 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	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	2,144 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rida Boys High School 2 Chapel Street , WF12 9NQ	- not rated	2,575 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Hollybank School Roe Head , Far Common Road WF14 0DQ	4out of 4	3,109 yd	Non-maintained special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , Dewsbury Moor WF13 4QS	- not rated	3,212 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , WF13 4QS	4out of 4	3,222 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	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	Distance
Cofetarie Romaneasca	700 Huddersfield Road, Ravensthorpe	767 yd
Rajas Grill Dewsbury LTD	Rajas, 676 Huddersfield Road	884 yd
Arthur's Cafe	Sands Lane, Mirfield	898 yd
Untouchables Lounge	Havelock Street, Ravensthorpe	910 yd
Skyfall Trampolining	Private Gym, 49 Huddersfield Road	1,000 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mirfield Cricket Club	The Pavilion, Mirfield Memorial Park	622 yd
Moorlands Cricket Club	Mirfield Memorial Park, Huddersfield Road	887 yd
Dewsbury District Golf Club, The Pinnacle	10 Sands Lane, Mirfield	898 yd
Knowl Club	Mirfield Liberal Club, 17 Knowl Road	927 yd
The Dusty Miller (88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger	The Dusty Miller, 47 Dunbottle Lane	944 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Quatro Pizza	35A Dunbottle Lane, Mirfield	788 yd
Kebab Range	678 Huddersfield Road, Ravensthorpe	827 yd
Flavaz	692 Huddersfield Road, Ravensthorpe	827 yd
Dragon Inn	684 Huddersfield Road, Ravensthorpe	827 yd
CP Dewsbury	Havelock Street, Ravensthorpe	910 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Mirfield Memorial Ground MIRFIELD MEMORIAL PARK MIRFIELD MEMORIAL PARK HUDDERSFIELD ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	635 yd
Holroyd Park THE CRESCENT	grass pitches	724 yd
Ravensthorpe Ce (C) Junior School MYRTLE ROAD	grass pitches	888 yd
Castle Hall Academy RICHARD THORPE AVENUE	grass pitches	914 yd
Roy Ellam'S Premier Health Club TRINITY STREET	health and fitness suite	985 yd
Ravensthorpe Community Centre Ltd GARDEN STREET		987 yd
Dewsbury District Golf Club SANDS LANE	golf	1,014 yd
Fitness Connection FOUNDRY STREET	health and fitness suite	1,074 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	200 Mbit/s
Average download speed	318.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	24.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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

Overview of WF14 9JS