Knowl Road is in Mirfield and in Kirklees district. WF14 9RQ 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 Knowl Road, Mirfield, WF14 9RQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF14 9RS, WF14 9RH, WF14 9RD, WF14 9JY, WF14 9RB, WF14 9RR, WF14 9SP, WF14 9RF, WF14 9RP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WF14 9RQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.2% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.8% | 0.5% | 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 | 35.5% | 41.3% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.7% | 34.2% | -10.5% | 44.2% | -10.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 12.3% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 7.8% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 | 44.7% | 39.9% | -4.8% | 48.4% | -8.5% |
| Good health | 30% | 38.4% | 8.4% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 18.4% | 14.1% | -4.3% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 6.9% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 34% | 27.8% | -6.2% | 18.2% | 9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 9.3% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 11.1% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 7.4% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 16.3% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.8% | 24.4% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 5.7% | 3.7% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 4.8% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 93.1% | 86.7% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 5.3% |
In this area, 92.7% 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 | 97.7% | 92.7% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 97.7% | 92.1% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 76.7% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 19% | 13.5% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.7% | 37.2% | -0.5% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Knowl Road was 38.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.5% lower than the Mirfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Knowl Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Mirfield and the 328th lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 27.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 Knowl Road, Mirfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £710,000 | 2021-12-16 | £829,107 |
| 99 Knowl Road, Mirfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2020-11-06 | £469,739 |
| 97 Knowl Road, Mirfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2011-05-12 | £299,627 |
| 88 Knowl Road, Mirfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2004-08-19 | £615,862 |
| 97 Knowl Road, Mirfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £88,500 | 1999-12-20 | £347,516 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatts Nursery School Ashworth Green , WF13 2SU | 4out of 4 | 4,641 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 | 687 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowlees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School Springfield Park , WF14 9PD | 4out of 4 | 790 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopton Primary School Woodend Road , WF14 8PR | 4out of 4 | 902 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Bank Academy Taylor Hall Lane , WF14 0HW | - not rated | 974 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School Wellhouse Lane , WF14 0BE | 3out of 4 | 1,205 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 | 747 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mirfield Free Grammar Kitson Hill Road , WF14 9EZ | 2out of 4 | 897 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spen Valley High School Roberttown Lane , WF15 7LX | 3out of 4 | 3,109 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 4,047 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH | 4out of 4 | 4,061 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,830 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenshall School Ravensthorpe Road , Thornhill Lees WF12 9EE | 4out of 4 | 3,686 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Cottage Montessori School Wakefield Road , HD6 4HA | - not rated | 3,692 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , WF13 4QS | 4out of 4 | 3,851 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rida Boys High School Perseverance Inn , Forge Lane WF12 9EJ | - not rated | 4,094 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | 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 | 613 yd | |
| Taylor's Cafe | Cafe Nosh, 188 Huddersfield Road | 645 yd | |
| Night & Day Mirfield Ltd | 184 Huddersfield Road, Mirfield | 659 yd | |
| Ravello | 192 Huddersfield Road, Mirfield | 673 yd | |
| Faustos Coffee Shop | 7B Princess Street, Mirfield | 699 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway | 212 Huddersfield Road, Mirfield | 439 yd | |
| Mirfield Constitutional Club | 18 St Paul's Road, Mirfield | 575 yd | |
| The Office | Fold Head Mills, Huddersfield Road | 608 yd | |
| Mirfield Masonic Lodge | 14 King Street, Mirfield | 646 yd | |
| Knowl Club | Mirfield Liberal Club, 17 Knowl Road | 699 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nab Lane Fisheries | 15 Nab Lane, Mirfield | 372 yd | |
| New Canton Garden | 11 Nettleton Road, Mirfield | 410 yd | |
| Pizza Island | 186A Huddersfield Road, Mirfield | 649 yd | |
| Kowloon Cantonese Takeaway | 186 Huddersfield Road, Mirfield | 673 yd | |
| Mirfield Fisheries | 83 Huddersfield Road, Mirfield | 673 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co Operative Food | Huddersfield Road, Mirfield | 694 yd | |
| Tesco Stores | Tesco Express, 130 Huddersfield Road | 694 yd | |
| Lidl | Station Road, Mirfield | 805 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Knowl Park KNOWL ROAD | grass pitches | 285 yd |
| Mirfield Community Centre WATER ROYD LANE | 610 yd | |
| Castle Hall Academy RICHARD THORPE AVENUE | grass pitches | 641 yd |
| Mirfield Free Grammar School (Kitson Hill Road) Kitson Hill Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 782 yd |
| Roy Ellam'S Premier Health Club TRINITY STREET | health and fitness suite | 833 yd |
| Lower Hopton Football Club CALDER CLOSE | grass pitches | 835 yd |
| Old Bank Recreation Ground OLD BANK ROAD | grass pitches | 907 yd |
| Mirfield Free Grammar And Sixth Form KITSON HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 957 yd |
| Mirfield Parish Cavaliers Cricket Club WELLHOUSE LANE | grass pitches | 965 yd |
| Wellhouse Lane Wellhouse Lane | grass pitches | 987 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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 | 8.3% |
| Median download speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.