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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

HU74QN

Stroud Crescent East

HU74AR

Clarondale

HU74BA

Grizedale

HU74HT

Pitsford Close

HU74DD

Stockleigh Close

HU74DG

Soffham Close

HU74QW

Stroud Crescent East

HU76DG

Thorndale

HU76EE

The Meadows

HU74QS

Tiverton Road

HU74AN

Calderdale

HU74AS

Clarondale

HU74BB

Jendale

HU74SE

Axminster Close

HU74BS

Nidderdale

HU74ED

Goodhart Road

HU74EF

Goodhart Road

HU74QA

Coleford Grove

HU74DA

Cadeleigh Close

HU74HG

Padstow Close

HU76DZ

Riverview Gardens

HU74HY

Porlock Drive

HU74ER

Exton Close

HU74RS

Littleham Close

HU74RT

Sheldon Close

HU76EG

Beckdale

HU74DJ

Blisland Close

HU74HE

Roebank Arcade

HU74JA

Lynmouth Close

HU74JG

Honiton Road

HU76ED

Windermere Court

HU74AD

Cotterdale

HU74DP

Penrose Close

HU74DQ

Soffham Close

HU74ET

Grimscott Close

HU74BL

Grandale

HU74BD

Jendale

HU76EF

The Croft

HU70AF

West Carr Lane

HU74BU

Jendale

HU76DE

Wensleydale

HU76DA

Paxdale

HU74ES

Cambeak Close

HU74JN

St Ambrose Court

HU74EB

Davidstow Close

HU74QQ

Stroud Crescent West

HU74SD

Axminster Close

HU74RW

Roborough Close

HU74RY

Dalwood Close

HU74SA

Dalwood Close

HU74WG

Oxford Violet

HU74AT

Gorsedale

HU74AW

Cheviotdale

HU74BT

Jendale

HU74AE

Cotterdale

HU74JH

West Carr

HU74DZ

Langtree Close

HU74EA

Davidstow Close

HU74HB

Bodmin Road

HU74PY

Bisley Grove

HU76DL

Weardale

HU76DW

Willowdale

HU74SB

Dalwood Close

HU74QD

Purton Grove

HU74RU

Sheldon Close

Data Sources

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