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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 116 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
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

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 in West Carr area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,177 up to £233,000.

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
Semi-Detached42£150,000
Terraced53£115,000
Detached8£189,875

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

HU74ED

Goodhart Road

HU76EA

Ennerdale

HU74EB

Davidstow Close

HU76DU

Stonesdale

HU74EX

Ashworthy Close

HU74AN

Calderdale

HU74WH

The Willows

HU74AU

Gorsedale

HU74JF

Goodhart Road

HU74DS

Kingscott Close

HU74HR

Cleeve Drive

HU74QF

Deerhurst Grove

HU76EE

The Meadows

HU74BP

Newtondale

HU74BE

Jendale

HU74BT

Jendale

HU74HL

Sandford Close

HU74AG

Marsdale

HU76EG

Beckdale

HU74EJ

Dulverton Close

HU74QA

Coleford Grove

HU74RN

Roborough Close

HU74EF

Goodhart Road

HU74DA

Cadeleigh Close

HU74AS

Clarondale

HU74JP

West Carr

HU74BN

Newtondale

HU74DH

Tiverton Road

HU74BU

Jendale

HU74RY

Dalwood Close

HU74QG

Stroud Crescent West

HU74DP

Penrose Close

HU74HG

Padstow Close

HU74JA

Lynmouth Close

HU74WG

Oxford Violet

HU74BH

Newtondale

HU74RP

Roborough Close

HU76DL

Weardale

HU74EZ

Cookbury Close

HU74AB

Cotterdale

HU74SE

Axminster Close

HU74HU

Bossington Close

HU74HP

Cheriton Close

HU74JN

St Ambrose Court

HU74EL

Dulverton Close

HU76EF

The Croft

HU74SD

Axminster Close

HU74DY

Whitstone Close

HU74SG

Axminster Close

HU76DH

Waterdale

HU74AW

Cheviotdale

HU74SF

Axminster Close

HU76DD

Wensleydale

HU74AA

Cotterdale

HU74AQ

Marsdale

HU74DX

Whitstone Close

HU74HN

Sandford Close

HU74BW

Newtondale

HU76DA

Paxdale

HU70AF

West Carr Lane

HU76DR

Borrowdale

HU74BY

Flemingdale

HU74AL

Coverdale

HU74QJ

Stroud Crescent West

HU74QH

Stroud Crescent West

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.