Longwood & Quarmby

Longwood is a residential district positioned on the western slopes overlooking Huddersfield town centre. Its layout consists mainly of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with some more modern developments integrated among the older streets. The area provides direct access to large green spaces like Greenhead Park and the woodland of Castle Hill, which offer walking routes and views across the Colne Valley. Local commerce is centred along the main thoroughfares serving the community's day-to-day needs.

Directly adjacent, Quarmby is characterised by its mix of housing estates and former mill buildings that have been repurposed for other uses. The area retains a strong sense of its industrial past, with the distinct stone architecture of converted factories lining parts of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal. This canal towpath forms a quiet recreational corridor through the locality, contrasting with the busy traffic routes that also define its boundaries. Several local schools and community facilities serve the combined population of these interconnected neighbourhoods.