Town Pop. 19,515

Living in Mirfield: Liveability Score 60/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Mirfield is 60/100, built from 9 categories. Transport is where Mirfield most outperforms the national norm: 69/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 58/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Mirfield places 3rd of 4 in the WF14 postcode district. Notably, nothing falls below 50/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. That sits 10 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the WF14 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
58
102.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 900 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 216 crimes
↓ 27% below national average
Other theft 145 crimes
↑ 19% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 137 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 135 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 468 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 116 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 69 crimes
  3. 3 Crescent Walk 60 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 11.1 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 10.9 µg/m³
68
Green Space 39
Parks Ample 13
Sports Pitches Ample 13
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Adequate 3
Playgrounds Ample 14

Services

Schools
64
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 12 in area · 27 within 4km
2Outstanding10Good
  • Crowlees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Outstanding
  • Hollybank SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Castle Hall AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Crossley Fields Junior and Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Diamond Wood Community AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Hopton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Norristhorpe Junior and Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Old Bank AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Ravensthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
53
A&E departmentsDewsbury & District Hospital1.5 mi
Huddersfield Royal Infirmary4 mi
Calderdale Royal Hospital5.3 mi
Hospital waitsSouth West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks96.4%
1 GP surgery in area 7 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,929 patients per GP
2dentists3pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
69
Full fibre (FTTP)92.4%
available across Kirklees
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 523 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
60
Employment rate55.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.7%Unemployed2.5%Retired28.4%Student3.9%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.7%Skilled & technical33.3%Routine & elementary26%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.9%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership75.1%
Among the least-deprived 37% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
50
Council tax Kirklees · 2026-27
A £1,627
B £1,899
C £2,170
D £2,441
E £2,983
F £3,526
G £4,068
H £4,882
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
69
Mirfield 0.6 mi
Ravensthorpe 1.7 mi
Deighton 2.4 mi
J25 M62 2.4 mi
J25 M62 2.6 mi
J26 M62 3.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
50
Pubs & Bars Ample 15
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 10
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 12
Retail Shopping Ample 54
Takeaways Adequate 10
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £230,000 161
Detached £352,500 38
Semi-detached £240,000 59
Terraced £187,625 40
Flat / Maisonette £106,000 24
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£94k £197k £303k £406k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Moor Top 62 1.1 mi away ⇄
Liversedge 62 1.9 mi away ⇄
Kirkheaton 59 2.0 mi away ⇄
Heckmondwike 64 2.3 mi away ⇄
Dewsbury 60 2.7 mi away ⇄
Grange Moor 47 3.1 mi away ⇄
Cleckheaton 57 3.3 mi away ⇄
Lepton 58 3.3 mi away ⇄
Batley 66 3.6 mi away ⇄
Scholes (near Cleckheaton) 56 3.9 mi away ⇄
Flockton 45 4.2 mi away ⇄
Brighouse 59 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Mirfield a nice place to live?

Mirfield is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Mirfield is 60/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Mirfield?

Mirfield has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 58/100. There were 2,001 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Mirfield?

Among the top-rated schools in Mirfield are Crowlees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School and Hollybank School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 12 rated schools in Mirfield in total.

What are house prices like in Mirfield?

The current median house price in Mirfield is £230,000, around 19% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £352,500, semi-detached £240,000, terraced £187,625, flat £106,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 17%. There were 161 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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