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About

West Carr is a residential ward located in the northwest of Kingston upon Hull. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. It is bordered by Orchard Park to the east and Bransholme to the north, with good transport links connecting it to the city centre and surrounding areas.

The ward includes local amenities such as schools, parks, and small shopping areas, catering to daily needs. West Carr has a community-focused atmosphere, with facilities like the North Point Shopping Centre nearby. The area is known for its affordability, making it a practical choice for families and first-time buyers. Green spaces, such as the nearby East Park, provide recreational opportunities for residents.

Area overview

On average West Carr has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 111 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 of residents in West Carr is £30,740 per year. There are 6 schools in West Carr: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
111
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

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

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 79 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in West Carr area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,565 up to £250,000.

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
Detached7£215,000
Semi-Detached34£146,250
Terraced38£111,750

10 years median price trend in West Carr

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.