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HD3 4SJ

Leymoor Road

Golcar

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Overview

Postcode HD3 4SJ 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 Golcar area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Golcar is £44,439 per year. The nearest station is Lockwood, about 1.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
9.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Golcar has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,945 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Golcar has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.7%

Approximately 9.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Golcar is £44,439 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Golcar near HD3 4SJ 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
288
Population density
8,275.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.8(-42%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.07(+5%)
Public order
5.58(-37%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.88(-66%)
Vehicle crime
4.18(-26%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
240
83.62%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
12
4.18%
Pakistani
6
2.09%
Indian
5
1.74%
African
4
1.39%
Total population: 287

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
53
24.88%
No qualifications
43
20.19%
Level 3 (A level)
41
19.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
13.62%
Apprenticeship
24
11.27%
Total 16+ residents: 213

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
47
37.9%
Owns outright
41
33.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
15.32%
Social rents from council
12
9.68%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.03%
Total households: 124

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 4SJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near HD3 4SJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Sept 2025101, Leymoor Road, Huddersfield, HD3 4SJTerracedFreehold£126,000
11 Dec 2025142, Leymoor Road, Huddersfield, HD7 4QXTerracedFreehold£200,000
03 Oct 2025150, Leymoor Road, Huddersfield, HD7 4QXTerracedFreehold£195,000
06 May 2025139, Leymoor Road, Huddersfield, HD7 4QXOtherFreehold£645
26 Feb 202645, Ayton Road, Huddersfield, HD3 4TNSemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000

Schools

In the HD3 4SJ postcode area, located within Golcar, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for HD3 4SJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimarySt John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryGolcar Junior Infant and Nursery SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryCrow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of HD3 4SJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for HD3 4SJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miCo-op FoodLeymoor Road, Kirklees, HD3 4SLWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miExpress Local70 Rufford Road, Milnsbridge, Huddersfield, HD3 4RNWalking directions to Express Local

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 4SJ, 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)GolcarE02002311
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Kirklees 041AE01011145
Police ForceWest Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about HD3 4SJ

Is HD3 4SJ (Golcar) safe?

The area around HD3 4SJ records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 public order.

What is the average house price near HD3 4SJ?

The median sale price around HD3 4SJ 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 4SJ?

There are 9 schools close to HD3 4SJ, including St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School (Good), Golcar Junior Infant and Nursery School (Good) and Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around HD3 4SJ?

HD3 4SJ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,945 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents HD3 4SJ (Golcar) in Parliament and on the local council?

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