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About

Golcar is a hillside ward located west of Huddersfield within the Kirklees district. The area is characterised by rows of traditional stone weavers' cottages built on steep slopes, reflecting its history as a centre for the textile industry. Its elevated position provides extensive views across the Colne Valley. The local landscape is defined by patchwork fields, wooded cloughs, and the prominent landmark of Castle Hill visible to the east.

The community maintains strong connections to its industrial past, with the annual Golcar Lily Day parade being a notable tradition. The Colne Valley Museum, housed in former weavers' cottages, demonstrates historic cloth production processes. The ward's layout includes narrow, winding lanes that follow the contours of the hill. Scattered farms and open moorland at its higher edges blend the area's residential character with rural surroundings.

Area overview

On average Golcar has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 114 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 per household in Golcar is £46,627 per year. There are 6 schools in Golcar: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Golcar is home to around 18,736 people, with a population density of about 3,049.0 per km2.

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

114

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Golcar Population

18,736

Population density

3,049 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

61.06(+40%)

Public order

10.51(+17%)

Anti-social behaviour

10.09(-27%)

Criminal damage and arson

9.39(+11%)

Other theft

7.63(+15%)

Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

British

15,927

85.01%

Pakistani

666

3.55%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

494

2.64%

Other White

315

1.68%

Caribbean

205

1.09%

Total population: 18,735

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

4,553

30.02%

Level 3 (A level)

2,906

19.16%

No qualifications

2,747

18.11%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

2,043

13.47%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

1,468

9.68%

Total 16+ residents: 15,169

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

2,841

33.89%

Owns outright

2,646

31.57%

Private landlord or letting agency

1,572

18.75%

Social rents from council

794

9.47%

Other social rented

267

3.19%

Total households: 8,382

Property prices in Golcar

Based on 234 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Golcar area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,000 up to £625,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Golcar over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	20	£303,500	£189,500	£238,375	£387,625	£530,000
Flats	22	£101,000	£70,000	£85,000	£122,500	£157,375
Semi-Detached	71	£195,000	£102,500	£170,500	£232,000	£297,500
Terraced	121	£160,000	£98,000	£126,000	£190,000	£245,000

10 years median price trend in Golcar

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Crime per 1,000 population

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