Golcar is a ward in Kirklees, West Yorkshire, located on the hillside above the Colne Valley. The area is known for its historic textile industry, with remnants of mills and workers' cottages still visible. Golcar has a mix of residential areas, green spaces, and local amenities, including shops, pubs, and community facilities. The ward offers views over Huddersfield and the surrounding valleys, with walking routes like the Colne Valley Circular Trail passing through.
The area has strong community ties, with events often held at Golcar Lily Day and the local library. Schools, churches, and sports clubs contribute to its neighbourhood feel. Public transport links connect Golcar to Huddersfield town centre and nearby villages. The ward retains a semi-rural character, with pockets of woodland and farmland blending into the urban fringe.
On average Golcar has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Golcar is £36,789 per year. There are 6 schools in Golcar: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).
Based on 232 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Golcar area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,000 up to £825,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £288,000 |
| Flats | 14 | £99,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 81 | £195,000 |
| Terraced | 112 | £160,000 |
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Longwood Road
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Rufford View
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Avison Road
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Handel Street
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Golcar
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Church Street
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Edge Close
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Mulberry Court
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Hollin Hall Lane
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Carolan Court
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Scapegoat Hill, Outlane & West Golcar
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George Street
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Market Street
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Parkland Avenue
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Cowlersley & Milnsbridge
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Glastonbury Drive
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Gilead Road
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Mount Street
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Golcar
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Birch Grove
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Quarmby Road
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Cowlersley & Milnsbridge
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Fernleigh Drive
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Prospect Road
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Parkwood Road
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Knowl Road
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Carr Top Lane
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Dowker Street
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Armitage Road
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Hoffman Street
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Cowlersley & Milnsbridge
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Cowlersley & Milnsbridge
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Edge Terrace
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Fountain Grove
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Clara Street
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New Street
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Banks Side
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Willow Grove
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Longwood Road
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Victory Avenue
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Factory Lane
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Bankhouse Lane
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Britannia Road
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Beaumont Street
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Beech Avenue
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Leymoor Road
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Ayres Drive
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Manchester Road
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Cowlersley Lane
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James Street
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Heathfield Mews
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Darbyfields
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Helene Court
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New Hey Road
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Pickford Street
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Elmfield Avenue
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Ballroyd Lane
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Ballroyd Lane
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Longwood & Quarmby
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Longwood Gate
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Botham Hall Road
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Dodlee Lane
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Park Road
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Cowlersley Lane
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Lime Grove
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Cherry Tree Close
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Ryefields Road
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Edge Close
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Golcar
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Ramsden Mill Lane
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Ainley Park
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Dowker Street
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Armitage Road
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Glastonbury Drive
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Grove Street
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Cliffe Ash
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New Hey Road
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Quarmby Road
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Radcliffe Road
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Colne Vale Road
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Dale Street
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Tintern Avenue
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Rufford View
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Bankhouse Road
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Royd Street
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Beaumont Street
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Botham Hall Road
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Longwood Edge Road
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Manchester Road
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.