WF14 0BQ is a safe, established residential area on Wellhouse Close, 0.1km from Crossley Hill in Mirfield. Administratively it sits within Mirfield ward and the Dewsbury constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, WF14 0BQ is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £214k, up 13.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WF14 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00056489 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WELLHOUSE CLOSE, WF14 0BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLHOUSE CLOSE, WF14 0BQ.
307
36
£ 42,800 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
With 35% social renting, WF14 0BQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 13.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF14 0BQ. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 172,500
9 sales · Mean £ 175,522
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
WF14 0BQ has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School
Old Bank Academy
The Mirfield Free Grammar
Castle Hall Academy
Hollybank School
Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School
Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School
Crowlees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Maughans Caterers0.1 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- Lee Green News0.5 km
- One Stop0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- The Pie Shed Mirfield0.3 km
- The Greek Grill0.2 km
- Capri Mirfield0.2 km
- Spice Of Bengal0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Mirfield Parish Cricket Club0.7 km
- Old Bank WMC0.2 km
- Shoulder Of Mutton Inn0.5 km
- The Dusty Miller (88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger0.9 km
- Old Colonial Club0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Sage0.5 km
- Goodfillas0.6 km
- Hennie Penny's Ltd0.5 km
- Paradise Takeaway0.6 km
- Pizza Carino0.5 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co Operative Food0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Mirfield2.0 km
- Ravensthorpe2.9 km
- Dewsbury3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Greenside Rd Jenny Lane0.1 km
- Greenside Road Greenside Estate0.1 km
- Old Bank Rd Sunny Bank Avenue0.2 km
- Old Bank Rd Sunny Bank Avenue0.2 km
- Sunny Bank Rd Robin Royd Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WF140BQ · Data under Open Government Licence