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HD3 4EW

Lowergate

Golcar

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Overview

Postcode HD3 4EW is located in a major urban area, within the Golcar ward of Kirklees in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Cowlersley & Milnsbridge area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 155.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cowlersley & Milnsbridge is £44,385 per year. The nearest station is Lockwood, about 1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
155
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
14.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Cowlersley & Milnsbridge has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,872 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Cowlersley & Milnsbridge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 155.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.3%

Approximately 14.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Cowlersley & Milnsbridge is £44,385 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 183 ft away from HD3 4EW.

Flood risk

No risk

Cowlersley & Milnsbridge near HD3 4EW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Lockwood located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
252
Population density
898.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
81.02(+83%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.65(+94%)
Shoplifting
11.1(+27%)
Other crime
10.54(+216%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.99(-30%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
218
86.85%
Pakistani
8
3.19%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.99%
Other White
5
1.99%
Chinese
3
1.2%
Total population: 251

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
58
26.01%
No qualifications
44
19.73%
Level 3 (A level)
42
18.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
13.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
9.87%
Total 16+ residents: 223

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
66
42.86%
Owns outright
35
22.73%
Owns with a mortgage
27
17.53%
Social rents from council
15
9.74%
Other social rented
7
4.55%
Total households: 154

Property prices in Golcar

Median price£182,000
Price per sq ft£210
Sales (last 12 months)241
Typical range (middle 50%)£140K – £230K

Based on 241 recent sales, the median property price is £182,000 (about £210 per square foot) in Golcar area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,000 up to £655,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Golcar over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached29£355,000£273
Semi-Detached64£220,000£239
Terraced127£165,000£194
Flats21£105,000£154

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Golcar

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Golcar.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£244,000£79,000£145,500£98,500
2017£230,000£93,000£150,000£110,000
2018£250,000£75,000£152,000£112,000
2019£274,995£87,750£153,000£118,500
2020£294,496£96,000£159,500£120,000
2021£290,000£83,000£180,000£132,000
2022£305,000£97,000£195,000£134,000
2023£295,000£94,500£189,000£139,500
2024£323,000£103,000£191,250£150,000
2025£322,500£111,000£205,000£162,500
2026£360,000£100,000£217,000£168,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Golcar.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Golcar.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£207£128£171£139
2017£180£122£171£142
2018£199£122£177£142
2019£222£136£176£141
2020£231£129£203£147
2021£243£138£215£162
2022£245£155£220£176
2023£284£141£223£172
2024£288£155£227£184
2025£270£170£230£194
2026£276£142£238£192
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Golcar.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Golcar in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HD3 4EW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HD3 4EW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Jun 2026206, Lowergate, Huddersfield, HD3 4EWDetachedFreehold£445,000
15 May 2026199, Longwood Road, Huddersfield, HD3 4EHTerracedFreehold£99,000
24 Nov 2025127, Longwood Road, Huddersfield, HD3 4EHTerracedLeasehold£65,500
28 Oct 2025117, Longwood Road, Huddersfield, HD3 4EHFlatsLeasehold£45,000
25 Mar 2025125, Longwood Road, Huddersfield, HD3 4EHTerracedLeasehold£64,000

Schools

In the HD3 4EW postcode area, located within Cowlersley & Milnsbridge, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HD3 4EW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryLuck Lane, A Share Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.2 miSecondaryRoyds Hall, A Share AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryCrow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HD3 4EW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HD3 4EW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAldiScar Lane, Kirklees, HD3 4HYWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miSelect & SaveLuck Lane, Kirklees, HD1 4RBWalking directions to Select & Save
0.3 miPremier Cash & CarryClough Lane, Paddock, Huddersfield, HD1 4UWWalking directions to Premier Cash & Carry
0.4 miPremier Express SupermarketBack South Street, Kirklees, HD1 4UQWalking directions to Premier Express Supermarket
0.4 miArif Super Store128 Church Street, Paddock, Huddersfield, HD1 4UDWalking directions to Arif Super Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Kirklees district.

Band A£1,627
Band B£1,899
Band C£2,170
Band D£2,441
Band E£2,984
Band F£3,526
Band G£4,068
Band H£4,882

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for HD3 4EW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Angela Pamela Sewell

Golcar - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Paul Davies

Colne Valley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictKirkleesE08000034
Parliamentary ConstituencyColne ValleyE14001177
WardGolcarE05001401
ParishKirklees, unparished areaE43000188
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Cowlersley & MilnsbridgeE02002315
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Kirklees 045BE01011149
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HD3 4EW

Is HD3 4EW (Cowlersley & Milnsbridge) safe?

The area around HD3 4EW records about 155 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near HD3 4EW?

The median sale price around HD3 4EW in Golcar is £182,000 (about £210 per square foot) based on 241 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near HD3 4EW?

There are 11 schools close to HD3 4EW, including Luck Lane, A Share Primary Academy, Royds Hall, A Share Academy (Good) and Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around HD3 4EW?

HD3 4EW scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,872 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HD3 4EW (Cowlersley & Milnsbridge) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Colne Valley covering HD3 4EW is Paul Davies (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Angela Pamela Sewell (Labour Party).