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HD3 4RG

Wood Street

Golcar

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Overview

Postcode HD3 4RG 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 Longwood & Quarmby area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Longwood & Quarmby is £48,320 per year. The nearest station is Lockwood, about 1.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
1.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Longwood & Quarmby has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,775 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Longwood & Quarmby has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.1%

Approximately 1.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Longwood & Quarmby is £48,320 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near HD3 4RG.

Flood risk

No risk

Longwood & Quarmby near HD3 4RG 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
430
Population density
4,232.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.95(-12%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.13(+6%)
Public order
7.3(-17%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.7(-53%)
Other theft
6.09(-8%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
353
82.09%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
29
6.74%
Pakistani
8
1.86%
Caribbean
6
1.4%
Other
6
1.4%
Total population: 430

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
114
32.57%
No qualifications
61
17.43%
Level 3 (A level)
58
16.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
14.86%
Apprenticeship
31
8.86%
Total 16+ residents: 350

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
67
36.81%
Owns outright
51
28.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
51
28.02%
Other forms of private rent
8
4.4%
Shared ownership
3
1.65%
Total households: 182

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 4RG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HD3 4RG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Apr 202663, Wood Street, Huddersfield, HD3 4RFTerracedLeasehold£142,000
10 Oct 202529, Wood Street, Huddersfield, HD3 4RFSemi-DetachedLeasehold£230,000
01 Aug 202535, Wood Street, Huddersfield, HD3 4RFTerracedLeasehold£195,000
01 Aug 202535, Wood Street, Huddersfield, HD3 4RFSemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000
24 Mar 2026103, Side Lane, Huddersfield, HD3 4SRTerracedFreehold£225,000

Schools

In the HD3 4RG postcode area, located within Longwood & Quarmby, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HD3 4RG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryCrow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.6 miSecondarySalendine Nook High School AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.6 mi16 plusHuddersfield New CollegeFurther education

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HD3 4RG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HD3 4RG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMetro Express95 Thornhill Road, Longwood, Huddersfield, HD3 4ULWalking directions to Metro Express
0.2 miExpress Local70 Rufford Road, Milnsbridge, Huddersfield, HD3 4RNWalking directions to Express Local
0.3 miCo-op FoodLeymoor Road, Kirklees, HD3 4SLWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 4RG, 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)Longwood & QuarmbyE02002308
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Kirklees 038AE01011150
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HD3 4RG

Is HD3 4RG (Longwood & Quarmby) safe?

The area around HD3 4RG records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, public order and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near HD3 4RG?

The median sale price around HD3 4RG 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 4RG?

There are 10 schools close to HD3 4RG, including Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School (Good), Salendine Nook High School Academy (Good) and Huddersfield New College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around HD3 4RG?

HD3 4RG scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,775 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HD3 4RG (Longwood & Quarmby) in Parliament and on the local council?

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