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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 average crime levels, with around 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. 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 5 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
116
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
57.72(+31%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.01(+98%)
Public order
13.81(+56%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.69(-11%)
Shoplifting
9.98(+14%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Median price£138,000
Price per sq ft£153
Sales (last 12 months)98
Typical range (middle 50%)£115K – £160K

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £138,000 (about £153 per square foot) in West Carr area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £233,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Carr over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£189,875£205
Semi-Detached47£150,000£180
Terraced45£116,000£124

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Carr

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Carr.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£167,000£107,000£74,500
2017£185,000£110,000£83,250
2018£203,750£115,000£86,750
2019£151,750£120,000£86,000
2020£155,500£120,000£95,000
2021£172,500£125,000£100,000
2022£175,000£140,250£112,500
2023£217,000£145,000£108,000
2024£180,000£140,000£104,500
2025£189,875£150,000£115,500
2026£230,000£140,000£105,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Carr.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Carr.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£156£124£93
2017£176£133£93
2018£169£139£96
2019£144£141£100
2020£182£147£102
2021£196£166£106
2022£194£180£122
2023£226£187£125
2024£234£171£110
2025£187£181£128
2026£220£204£114
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Carr.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West Carr in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.