Postcode Analysis Kirklees, Yorkshire and The Humber

WELLHOUSE LANE, WF14 0BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLHOUSE LANE, WF14 0BE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

278

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WF14 0BE spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. £272k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 33.9% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WF14 0BE is a safe, established residential area on Wellhouse Lane, 0.3km from Crossley Hill in Mirfield. Administratively it sits within Mirfield ward and the Dewsbury constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £272k, down 33.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WF14 0BE are sourced from Output Area E00056142 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WF14 0BE. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 213,000

8 sales · Mean £ 212,868

Terraced

£ 184,000

3 sales · Mean £ 251,333

Detached

£ 410,000

3 sales · Mean £ 358,333

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

WF14 0BE has low crime rates — 40 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.

Violence and sexual offences50
Shoplifting42
Criminal damage and arson9
Other theft9
Public order9

school Local Schools

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Crossley Fields Junior and Infant School

Good567 pupils0.0 km
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Old Bank Academy

Inadequate116 pupils0.6 km
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Castle Hall Academy

Good690 pupils0.8 km
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The Mirfield Free Grammar

Good1465 pupils1.0 km
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Crowlees Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School

Outstanding418 pupils1.2 km
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Battyeford CofE (VC) Primary School

Good457 pupils1.4 km
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Norristhorpe Junior and Infant School

Good418 pupils1.5 km
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Hollybank School

Outstanding33 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Shillbank Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Lee Green News0.5 km
  • One Stop0.2 km
  • Maughans Caterers0.4 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • China Garden0.9 km
  • Alicat All Day Food0.2 km
  • Goodfillas0.6 km
  • Hennie Penny's Ltd0.6 km
  • Paradise Takeaway0.6 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Saville Arms0.6 km
  • Old Colonial Club0.6 km
  • Mirfield Parish Cricket Club0.4 km
  • Northorpe Working Mens Club And Institute0.9 km
  • Old Bank WMC0.3 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Capri Mirfield0.3 km
  • Spice Of Bengal0.2 km
  • The Pie Shed Mirfield0.6 km
  • The Greek Grill0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co Operative Food0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Mirfield1.8 km
  • Ravensthorpe2.6 km
  • Dewsbury3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Greenside Rd Shepley Moiunt0.1 km
  • Greenside Rd Shepley Mount0.2 km
  • Greenside Rd Jenny Lane0.2 km
  • Greenside Road Greenside Estate0.2 km
  • Old Bank Rd Sunny Bank Avenue0.3 km