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About

West Carr is a residential ward situated in the western part of Kingston upon Hull. The area is primarily characterised by post-war housing, with a mix of terraced homes and semi-detached properties. It contains several local shopping parades catering to daily needs, with the main retail concentration found along Boulevard and surrounding streets. The ward is served by a number of primary schools and community facilities, including the Ennerdale Leisure Centre, which provides a focal point for local recreation and sports activities.

The physical geography of the area is notably flat, a common feature across Hull, with the Holderness Drain running along its southern boundary. A significant local landmark is the large B&Q warehouse and DIY superstore on Hessle Road, which marks a prominent commercial presence on the ward's edge. Housing estates like the Orchard Park estate, one of the largest in the city, form a substantial part of West Carr's residential makeup. Public transport connections, primarily bus routes, link the ward to Hull city centre and other districts.

Area overview

On average West Carr has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 119 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 33.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Carr is £36,603 per year. There are 6 schools in West Carr: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). West Carr is home to around 12,525 people, with a population density of about 3,973.7 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
119
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
33.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

West Carr Population
12,525
Population density
3,973.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.2(+38%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.12(+114%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.69(-8%)
Public order
12.22(+36%)
Burglary
9.5(+85%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,903
95.03%
Other White
278
2.22%
Other Asian
51
0.41%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
44
0.35%
African
44
0.35%
Total population: 12,526

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,982
29.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,600
15.95%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,563
15.58%
Level 3 (A level)
1,546
15.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,325
13.21%
Total 16+ residents: 10,031

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,746
32.45%
Social rents from council
1,406
26.13%
Owns with a mortgage
1,374
25.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
579
10.76%
Other social rented
175
3.25%
Total households: 5,380

Property prices in West Carr

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in West Carr area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £230,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West Carr in the 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 West Carr over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£185,000
Semi-Detached38£149,000
Terraced46£115,000

10 years median price trend in West Carr

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Carr.

All postcodes in West Carr

HU74HN

Sandford Close

HU74BN

Newtondale

HU74JJ

Axminster Close

HU74QG

Stroud Crescent West

HU76DN

Willowdale

HU74BH

Newtondale

HU74SQ

Axminster Close

HU74EZ

Cookbury Close

HU74RZ

Dalwood Close

HU76DT

Airedale

HU74DS

Kingscott Close

HU74QP

Stroud Crescent East

HU76DR

Borrowdale

HU74DU

Hartland Close

HU74HD

Bodmin Road

HU74AH

Marsdale

HU74EH

Dulverton Close

HU74QF

Deerhurst Grove

HU74RR

Littleham Close

HU74DE

Westleigh Close

HU74DX

Whitstone Close

HU74DH

Tiverton Road

HU74AQ

Marsdale

HU74HJ

Sandford Close

HU74HU

Bossington Close

HU76DJ

Weardale

HU76DQ

Thorndale

HU74DR

Penrose Close

HU74EU

Ashworthy Close

HU74AJ

Marsdale

HU74AY

Grizedale

HU74BE

Jendale

HU74PZ

Bisley Grove

HU74RN

Roborough Close

HU74DN

Towan Close

HU76DS

Bretherdale

HU74BG

Newtondale

HU74EN

Dulverton Close

HU74HP

Cheriton Close

HU74QL

Stroud Crescent East

HU74JP

West Carr

HU74AX

Grizedale

HU74HZ

Porlock Drive

HU74WH

The Willows

HU74AG

Marsdale

HU74AL

Coverdale

HU74SG

Axminster Close

HU76EA

Ennerdale

HU74HX

Allerford Drive

HU76DB

Paxdale

HU74QJ

Stroud Crescent West

HU74SF

Axminster Close

HU74HW

Minehead Road

HU74JL

Mylor Close

HU74DL

Camelford Close

HU74EP

Exton Close

HU76EH

Ribblesdale

HU74DW

Goodhart Road

HU74EJ

Dulverton Close

HU74EL

Dulverton Close

HU74HL

Sandford Close

HU74HR

Cleeve Drive

HU76EL

Tynedale

HU76DD

Wensleydale

HU76EJ

Temsdale

HU74DY

Whitstone Close

HU74HQ

Barnstaple Road

HU74AB

Cotterdale

HU74AU

Gorsedale

HU76DH

Waterdale

HU74EX

Ashworthy Close

HU74JF

Goodhart Road

HU76DP

Baysdale

HU76DU

Stonesdale

HU74HA

Minehead Road

HU74QE

Deerhurst Grove

HU74BX

Edendale

HU74BY

Flemingdale

HU74EY

Cookbury Close

HU74HH

Malpas Close

HU76DF

Ridsdale

HU74BJ

Littondale

HU74EE

North Point Shopping Centre

HU74EW

Minehead Road

HU74BQ

Newtondale

HU74BZ

Newtondale

HU74RP

Roborough Close

HU74WF

Flanders Red

HU74AA

Cotterdale

HU74DT

Hartland Close

HU74YL

Sutton Gardens

HU74WJ

Salix Court

HU76DX

Stonesdale

HU74HF

Bodmin Road

HU74BW

Newtondale

HU74RX

Sheldon Close

HU74BP

Newtondale

HU74DB

Stockleigh Close

HU74QB

Cranham Grove

HU74QH

Stroud Crescent West

Data Sources

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