Flugel Way is in Huddersfield and in Kirklees district. HD3 3HQ is located in the Lindley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Colne Valley. This postcode has been in use since 2005-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Flugel Way, Huddersfield, HD3 3HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HD3 3NX, HD3 3HN, HD3 3QQ, HD3 3PH, HD3 3NS, HD3 3NG, HD3 3BR, HD2 2DR, HD3 3LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HD3 3HQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 53.1% | 4.3% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 51.2% | 46.9% | -4.3% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.2% | 31.5% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59% | 47.9% | -11.1% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 10.9% | 5.4% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 9.1% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.3% | 35.8% | -12.5% | 48.4% | -12.6% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 43.2% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 9.6% |
| Fair health | 10% | 15.9% | 5.9% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.9% | 13.7% | 2.8% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6% | 6.5% | 0.5% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 10.7% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 4.8% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 14.9% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.1% | 47% | -1.1% | 33.8% | 13.2% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 6.2% | 11.4% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 8.3% |
| Pakistani | 9.1% | 10.3% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 7.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 77% | 73.7% | -3.3% | 81.4% | -7.7% |
In this area, 84.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.4% | 84.6% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.6% | 8.6% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89% | 85.1% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12.6% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 10% | 1.1% | -8.9% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.3% | 76.7% | 13.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.3% | 37.2% | -10.9% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 6.9% | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Muslim | 14.9% | 6.5% | 8.4% |
| Sikh | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 1.7% | 6.0% | -4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Flugel Way was 15.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.1% lower than the Ashbrow average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Flugel Way has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Ashbrow and the 79th lowest crime rate of 1,332 local areas in Kirklees .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -90.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Flugel Way, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2024-12-16 | £127,500 |
| 28 Flugel Way, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2024-10-21 | £131,613 |
| 10 Flugel Way, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2024-02-23 | £135,016 |
| 20 Flugel Way, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-02-16 | £137,125 |
| 18 Flugel Way, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2023-08-25 | £131,173 |
HD3 3HQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in HD3 3HQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 67 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Lodge Nursery School 128a Yews Hill Road , Lockwood HD1 3SP | - not rated | 3,240 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindley Church of England Voluntary Aided Infant School East Street , Lindley HD3 3NE | - not rated | 384 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindley Church of England Infant School Lindley Ce Infant School, East Street , Lindley HD3 3NE | 3out of 4 | 384 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindley Junior School George Street , Lindley HD3 3LY | 3out of 4 | 385 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindley Junior School George Street , Lindley HD3 3LY | - not rated | 385 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Huddersfield George Avenue , Birkby HD2 2BJ | - not rated | 1,187 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salendine Nook High School New Hey Road , HD3 4GN | - not rated | 1,796 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salendine Nook High School New Hey Road , HD3 4GN | 3out of 4 | 1,796 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royds Hall, A Share Academy Luck Lane , Paddock HD3 4HA | 3out of 4 | 2,120 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooksbank School Victoria Road , HX5 0QG | - not rated | 3,336 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooksbank School Victoria Road , HX5 0QG | - not rated | 3,336 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huddersfield New College New Hey Road , HD3 4GL | - not rated | 1,908 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhead College Greenhead Road , HD1 4ES | - not rated | 2,423 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirklees College Manchester Road , HD1 3LD | - not rated | 3,276 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royds Hall Community School Luck Lane , Paddock HD3 4HA | - not rated | 2,119 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barraclough Hall School Barraclough, 1 Bryan Road , Edgerton HD2 2AL | - not rated | 864 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount School 3 Binham Road , Edgerton HD2 2AP | - not rated | 911 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgerton College 7 Edgerton Road , Edgerton HD1 5RA | - not rated | 1,451 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's School Royds Mount , Luck Lane HD1 4QX | - not rated | 1,692 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Huddersfield Grammar School Royds Mount , Luck Lane HD1 4QX | - not rated | 1,758 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchencliffe Garden Centre | 75 Birchencliffe Hill Road, Lindley | 578 yd | |
| At Home in Lindley | At Home In Lindley, 17 Lidget Street | 585 yd | |
| Erics | 73-75 Lidget Street, Lindley | 585 yd | |
| The Lindley Tap Grill | Lindley Tap, 56 Lidget Street | 585 yd | |
| Caffe Dolce Vita | 47 Lidget Street, Lindley | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cavalry Arms | 81 Halifax Road, Lindley | 186 yd | |
| Lindley Bowling Club | Daisy Lea Lane, Lindley | 346 yd | |
| Lindley Liberal Club | 36 Occupation Road, Lindley | 579 yd | |
| The Black Horse | 107 Occupation Road, Lindley | 579 yd | |
| No 10 Bar And Kitchen | 10 Lidget Street, Lindley | 582 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizzeria Napoli | 29 Lidget Street, Lindley | 582 yd | |
| Souv Like Greek Food | 53 Lidget Street, Lindley | 597 yd | |
| Lindley Fish Bar | 32 West Street, Lindley | 697 yd | |
| Piccola Taverna | 10 Acre Street, Lindley | 1,079 yd | |
| Oriental Taste | 14 Acre Street, Lindley | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Local | Acre Street, Lindley | 617 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Halifax Road, Birchencliffe | 908 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lindley Junior School GEORGE STREET | grass pitches | 377 yd |
| Lindley Recreation Ground DAISY LEA LANE | grass pitches | 434 yd |
| Fern Lea Playing Fields WEST STREET | grass pitches | 815 yd |
| Birchencliffe Sports Club HALIFAX ROAD | grass pitches | 986 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 70.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.