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Property for sale in Mirfield
Mirfield is in the Kirklees borough of West Yorkshire and has a population of about 19,000. The compact town centre occupies a half-mile stretch of the Huddersfield - Dewsbury road and is famous for its associations with historical figures such as Robin Hood, the Luddites, the Brontë sisters, and a character from the future called Jean-Luc Picard, captain of the Starship Enterprise, played by former Mirfield resident Patrick Stewart. Mirfield has managed to retain many of its impressive Victorian buildings, including the former Town Hall, now occupied by the Salvation Army, and the striking Black Bull public house.
Property for sale in Mirfield is a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced cottages and houses, post-war semi-detached houses, and new-build townhouses. Estate agents in Mirfield also represent a wide choice of larger houses including semi-detached and detached contemporary houses within attractive new developments, and a fine selection of executive-sized houses with integral garages.
Flats for sale in Mirfield are fairly rare and usually found in converted commercial premises including former textile mills. For details of flats currently on the market, and for information regarding cottages and houses, please contact Mirfield estate agents.
Amenities for Mirfield properties
Mirfield has retained much of its Victorian character and there is a strong sense of local community. The town centre has undergone regeneration and there are new retail outlets complemented by convenient car parks and bus services. Mirfield has good pubs and restaurants and the Calder and Hebble Navigation Canal is popular with pleasure craft. The canal also offers wonderful walks along the tow paths and the local countryside is perfect for seeking out picturesque inns. Primary schools in Mirfield include several infant and junior schools and for secondary education there is Mirfield Free Grammar & Sixth Form, and Castle Hall.
Transport in Mirfield
The railway station in Mirfield is within walking distance of the town centre and is on the Leeds - Manchester - Liverpool line. Local bus services are supplied by Metro and include routes to Huddersfield, Dewsbury, Pudsey, Bradford and Leeds. By car, Mirfield is a few minutes' drive from Junction 25 of the M62.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Mirfield, which is covered by postcode, WF14, you may also like to consider Ossett, Batley, Cleckheaton, Heckmondwike, Liversedge, Wakefield, Brighouse, Huddersfield, Elland and Halifax.