Back Knowl Road is in Mirfield and in Kirklees district. WF14 9SA 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 Back Knowl Road, Mirfield, WF14 9SA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WF14 9SJ, WF14 9RW, WF14 9RJ, WF14 9SN, WF14 9RN, WF14 9BN, WF14 9RP, WF14 9SW, WF14 9BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WF14 9SA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 54.9% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 3.9% |
| Male | 48.6% | 45.1% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -3.9% |
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 | 26.2% | 29% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.1% | 45.5% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 14% | 13% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 10% | 8% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 | 35.4% | 48.1% | 12.7% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 27.4% | -11.1% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 19% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 6.3% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 2.5% | -5.3% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 | 38% | 20.1% | -17.9% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 8.8% | 0.2% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 16.2% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 6.9% | -0.3% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 16.2% | 7.6% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.2% | 28.9% | 11.7% | 33.8% | -4.9% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% 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 | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.1% | 93.3% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 97.5% 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 | 98.1% | 97.5% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 97.5% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 76.7% | 9.8% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 42.6% | 46.2% | -3.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Back Knowl Road was 50.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.7% lower than the Mirfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Back Knowl Road has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Mirfield and the 473rd lowest crime rate of 1,334 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Back Knowl Road, Mirfield, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £173,360 | 2024-08-16 | £183,468 |
| 28B Back Knowl Road, Mirfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2024-05-17 | £169,620 |
| 6 Back Knowl Road, Mirfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-07-22 | £177,796 |
| 7 Back Knowl Road, Mirfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-03-25 | £240,691 |
| 2 Back Knowl Road, Mirfield, West Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2021-08-26 | £179,833 |
WF14 9SA 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 | 73 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4,730 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 | 457 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Bank Academy Taylor Hall Lane , WF14 0HW | - not rated | 804 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 | 1,059 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopton Primary School Woodend Road , WF14 8PR | 4out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School Wellhouse Lane , WF14 0BE | 3out of 4 | 1,166 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 | 641 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hall Academy Richard Thorpe Avenue , WF14 9PH | 1out of 4 | 926 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spen Valley High School Roberttown Lane , WF15 7LX | 3out of 4 | 2,893 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heckmondwike Grammar School High Street , WF16 0AH | 4out of 4 | 3,967 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westborough High School Stockhill Street , WF13 2JE | 3out of 4 | 4,116 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 | 1,555 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Cottage Montessori School Wakefield Road , HD6 4HA | - not rated | 3,442 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethos College Knowles Hill Road , WF13 4QS | 4out of 4 | 3,858 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenshall School Ravensthorpe Road , Thornhill Lees WF12 9EE | 4out of 4 | 3,899 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brian Jackson College Vision House , Units 1 - 6 Grove Mills WF16 0AD | - not rated | 4,014 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 | 585 yd | |
| Sugarcane Grill & Bar Limited | Sugarcane Grill and Bar Limited Unit 2, 159 Huddersfield Road | 833 yd | |
| Taylor's Cafe | Cafe Nosh, 188 Huddersfield Road | 911 yd | |
| Night & Day Mirfield Ltd | 184 Huddersfield Road, Mirfield | 926 yd | |
| Ravello | 192 Huddersfield Road, Mirfield | 935 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saville Arms | 1 Lee Green, Mirfield | 541 yd | |
| The Railway | 212 Huddersfield Road, Mirfield | 676 yd | |
| Shoulder Of Mutton Inn | 59 Lee Green, Mirfield | 750 yd | |
| Mirfield Working Mens Club | 91 Stocks Bank Road, Mirfield | 773 yd | |
| Airedale Heifer | 53 Stocks Bank Road, Mirfield | 773 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nab Lane Fisheries | 15 Nab Lane, Mirfield | 146 yd | |
| Goodfillas | Garys Sandwiches, 34B Water Royd Lane | 500 yd | |
| Paradise Takeaway | 36A Water Royd Lane, Mirfield | 500 yd | |
| Sage | 2 Old Bank Road, Mirfield | 614 yd | |
| Hennie Penny's Ltd | Hennie Penny's Chicken, 4 Old Bank Road | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co Operative Food | 54 Old Bank Road, Mirfield | 962 yd | |
| The Co Operative Food | Huddersfield Road, Mirfield | 969 yd | |
| Tesco Stores | Tesco Express, 130 Huddersfield Road | 969 yd | |
| Lidl | Station Road, Mirfield | 1,076 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mirfield Community Centre WATER ROYD LANE | 430 yd | |
| Mirfield Free Grammar School (Kitson Hill Road) Kitson Hill Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 501 yd |
| Knowl Park KNOWL ROAD | grass pitches | 566 yd |
| Mirfield Free Grammar And Sixth Form KITSON HILL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 688 yd |
| Old Bank Recreation Ground OLD BANK ROAD | grass pitches | 764 yd |
| Castle Hall Academy RICHARD THORPE AVENUE | grass pitches | 815 yd |
| Lower Hopton Football Club CALDER CLOSE | grass pitches | 926 yd |
| Wellhouse Lane Wellhouse Lane | grass pitches | 998 yd |
| Mirfield Free Grammar School (Hillrich Park) Slipper Ln | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 1,020 yd |
| Mirfield Parish Cavaliers Cricket Club WELLHOUSE LANE | grass pitches | 1,023 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 | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| 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 | 193.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.